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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday described early 18th century Sikh military commander Banda Singh Bahadur as a "great warrior" and said farmers for the first time got their rights and the common man felt empowered due to his efforts.
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"Baba Banda Singh Bahadur-ji was not just a great warrior but was also very sensitive towards common people. After getting inspiration from Guru Gobind Singh-ji, he imbibed values of a warrior and embarked on a new journey for social development," Modi said at a function here to mark the 300th anniversary of the Sikh military commander's martyrdom.
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"During Baba Banda Singh Bahadur-ji's time, for the first time, farmers were given their rights, the common man felt empowered, poor people and the minorities felt secured. He favoured economic freedom," he added.
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The Prime Minister also released a book on the Sikh warrior.
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Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal were also present on the occasion.
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