Chandigarh, Aug. 30 -- Nomadic communities have a long, glorious and inspiring history. Even in the most challenging circumstances, these communities have preserved their spirit of hard work, rich art, unique culture and self-respect.
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said this while addressing a delegation representing various nomadic communities of Haryana and Punjab at his Chandigarh residence, Sant Kabir Kutir, on Sunday.
He said that the contribution of the bravehearts and great personalities belonging to denotified and nomadic communities occupies a distinguished place in India's history and its glorious past.
He recalled Bhai Makhan Shah Lubana Ji, who identified Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji as the true Guru, Bhai Lakhi Shah Banjara Ji and Bhai Nigahia Ji, who risked everything to ensure the cremation of the sacred body of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji and Bhai Jaita Ji, who carried Guru Sahib's sacred head from Delhi to Sri Anandpur Sahib and earned the honour of being called 'Rangreta Guru Ka Beta'.
Saini said that skilled warriors of the Sikligar and Banjara communities strengthened the Khalsa army by making highly effective weapons for battles against the Mughals.
He also recalled Bhamashah and heroes of the Banjara community who supported Maharana Pratap's struggle for self-respect by supplying essential provisions and material, thereby contributing to the defence of the country.
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