Chandigarh, June 11 -- The Haryana government has introduced chapters on Sikh Gurus and Baba Banda Singh Bahadur in the Class 8 history curriculum, fulfilling a commitment made by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini during the 350th martyrdom anniversary observance of Guru Tegh Bahadur.
Announcing the development, Saini said the decision was aimed at familiarising younger generations with the teachings, sacrifices and contributions of Sikh Gurus and Baba Banda Singh Bahadur. He noted that the promise was made during the commemorative events held in honour of Guru Tegh Bahadur and has now been implemented through the state's education system.
The Chief Minister said the teachings of Sikh Gurus, from Guru Nanak Dev Ji to Guru Gobind Singh Ji, ...