People, Positions and Obituaries · 24 March 2026

Amit Shah Pays Tributes to Guru Angad Dev on Jyoti Jyot Day

Exam-focused facts from the 24 March 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tributes to the second Sikh Guru, Guru Angad Dev, on his Jyoti Jyot Day.
  • Guru Angad Dev developed the Gurmukhi script, which helped spread the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev widely.
  • He strengthened the traditions of langar and sangat, promoting service, equality, and brotherhood.
  • Amit Shah highlighted that Guru Angad Dev's ideals and teachings continue to guide society and inspire generations.

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