The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh has said that Guru Teg Bahadur's Martyrdom Day is a solemn occasion to remember the teachings and sacrifices of Guru Teg Bahadur. It is a day to rededicate ourselves to the ideals of equality, brotherhood and compassion as epitomised by Guru Teg Bahadur.

Dr. Singh expressed hope that the Martyrdom Day of Guru Teg Bahadur would inspire people to embrace the values of tolerance and strengthen the mosaic of cultural and communal harmony in the country.