Punjab ministers Sanjeev Arora and Gurmeet Singh Khudian met Telangana CM Revanth Reddy in Hyderabad to invite him to Guru Tegh Bahadur’s 350th martyrdom anniversary celebrations at Anandpur Sahib starting November 20.

Punjab Ministers Extend Invitation to Telangana CM for Guru Tegh Bahadur’s 350th Martyrdom Anniversary

Hyderabad: Punjab Cabinet Ministers Sanjeev Arora and Gurmeet Singh Khudian on Friday met Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy in Hyderabad to personally invite him to the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur, scheduled to begin on November 20 at Anandpur Sahib, Punjab — a city revered for its spiritual and cultural heritage in Sikh history.

During the meeting, the ministers underscored the event’s message of sacrifice, unity, and interfaith harmony, describing it as a platform to promote national integration and shared values. CM Revanth Reddy thanked the delegation for the invitation and conveyed his appreciation, expressing his intent to attend the commemoration.

The leaders also held wide-ranging discussions on improving health and education systems in their respective states, exchanging best practices and exploring opportunities for collaboration. Their conversation highlighted the growing spirit of cooperative federalism and the importance of cultural exchange in strengthening ties between Punjab and Telangana.

A Punjab government spokesperson said that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has assigned each cabinet minister to personally deliver invitations to Chief Ministers across India, ensuring participation from all states in this historic celebration.

Analysis: The outreach by the Punjab government reflects a deeper effort to build inter-state goodwill around a moment of profound spiritual significance. Such initiatives not only honour Sikh heritage but also serve as a reminder of Guru Tegh Bahadur’s enduring message of religious tolerance and human rights, values that remain as relevant in contemporary India as they were three centuries ago.