Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) member Prem Singh Chandumajra Wednesday demanded in the Lok Sabha that the death anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur be declared as martyrdom day and a national holiday.
Guru Tegh Bahadur was the ninth of the ten Sikh Gurus.
"I request the central government to declare the day as martyrdom day and announce a national holiday," he said.
Chandumajra also urged members to speak about the Guru in the House.
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