Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Greets Sikhs on Gurgaddi Divas
Synopsis
The Chief Minister's Office of Punjab, on behalf of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, extended greetings to all Sikh Sangats on Gurgaddi Divas — commemorating the 1708 proclamation of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji as the eternal Guru of the Sikhs.
Key Takeaways
The Punjab CMO issued official greetings on Gurgaddi Divas on behalf of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann .
Gurgaddi Divas marks the 1708 proclamation of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji as the eternal Guru by Guru Gobind Singh Ji at Nanded .
The message used the reverential phrase 'Jugo Jugg Attal' — meaning eternal across all ages — mirroring Sikh theological language.
The greeting was addressed to all Sikh Sangats (congregations), extending 'lakh-lakh vadhaiyaan' .
Punjab governments across administrations have maintained the practice of formally acknowledging major Sikh religious anniversaries.
On a morning of deep spiritual significance for the Sikh community, the Chief Minister's Office of Punjab extended heartfelt greetings to the entire Sikh congregation on the occasion of Gurgaddi Divas — the day that marks the installation of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji as the eternal, living Guru of the Sikhs.
The message, issued on behalf of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and the Punjab Government, conveyed 'lakh-lakh vadhaiyaan' [a hundred thousand congratulations] to all Sangats — the Sikh congregations — in a gesture of official solidarity with the faith's most solemn remembrances.
The Day the Eternal Guru Was Proclaimed
Gurgaddi Divas commemorates a defining moment in Sikh history: in 1708, at Nanded in present-day Maharashtra, Guru Gobind Singh Ji — the tenth and last human Guru — bestowed Guruship upon the sacred scripture itself. From that moment, Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji was declared 'Jugo Jugg Attal' — eternal across all ages — the living, perpetual Guru of the Sikh faith. No mortal successor. The word itself became the guide. For Sikhs worldwide, the day carries immense theological weight. It is not merely a historical anniversary; it is a reaffirmation of the centrality of the scripture to Sikh identity, governance, and spiritual life.Punjab Government's Message in Official Words
The CMO's post opened by invoking those very words — 'Jugo Jugg Attal Sahib Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji de Gurgaddi Divas' — before extending greetings to all Sangats. The phrasing was deliberate: official messaging from the state government mirrored the reverent language of the community rather than the bureaucratic register of routine press releases. Punjab governments, across administrations, have maintained the practice of issuing formal acknowledgements on major Sikh anniversaries. For Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's Aam Aadmi Party-led government — which draws much of its political base from Punjab's majority Sikh population — such observances carry both cultural and political resonance. For the Sikh Sangat across Punjab and the diaspora, the state's public acknowledgement of Gurgaddi Divas is a signal that the scripture's legacy remains at the heart of the state's public life — as it has, unbroken, since 1708.Point of View
Official acknowledgement of Gurgaddi Divas is both a cultural obligation and a political signal — the state government aligning itself publicly with the Sikh community's most sacred observances. This is consistent with a broader pattern of AAP's Punjab administration using religious and cultural messaging to consolidate its base in a state where Sikh identity is deeply intertwined with public life. The deliberate use of reverential Punjabi phrasing rather than bureaucratic language suggests the CMO is calibrating its communication for community resonance, not merely administrative record. It reflects how religion, governance, and electoral politics remain inseparable in Punjab's public sphere.
NationPress
11 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gurgaddi Divas?
Gurgaddi Divas commemorates the day in 1708 when Guru Gobind Singh Ji proclaimed Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji — the Sikh holy scripture — as the eternal, living Guru of the Sikh faith at Nanded , Maharashtra.
What does 'Jugo Jugg Attal' mean in Sikhism?
'Jugo Jugg Attal' is a Punjabi phrase meaning 'eternal across all ages.' It is used to describe Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji , affirming that the scripture is the permanent and living Guru of the Sikhs, beyond time.
Why did the Punjab government issue greetings for Gurgaddi Divas?
The Punjab Government under CM Bhagwant Singh Mann issued greetings as part of a long-standing practice of formally acknowledging major Sikh religious anniversaries, reflecting the deep significance of Sikh heritage in Punjab's public and cultural life.
Who is Bhagwant Singh Mann?
Bhagwant Singh Mann is the Chief Minister of Punjab , leading the state government under the Aam Aadmi Party . His office, the CMO Punjab, issued the official Gurgaddi Divas greetings.
Where was Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji proclaimed as eternal Guru?
Guru Gobind Singh Ji proclaimed Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji as the eternal Guru in 1708 at Nanded , in present-day Maharashtra, India.
