PM Modi will be addressing the nation from the lawns of the Red Fort and not its ramparts.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the Red Fort today to mark the 400th birth anniversary of Guru Teg Bahadur. PM Modi is the first prime minister to deliver a speech at the Mughal-era monument after sunset.
The Prime Minister addressed the nation from the lawns of the Red Fort and not its ramparts.
The fort was chosen as the venue for the event as it was from here that Mughal ruler Aurangzeb had given orders for the execution of Guru Teg Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru, in 1675, according to officials of the culture ministry.
Here are the HIGHLIGHTS from PM Modi's address to the nation:
PM Modi releases a commemorative coin and postage stamp
Prime Minister Narendra Modi releases a commemorative coin and postage stamp on the occasion of the 400th Parkash Purab celebrations at Red Fort, Delhi.
Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib Is A Symbol Of Guru Tegh Bahadur's sacrifice: PM Modi
When Guru Tegh Bahadur was born, it was said that this child will eliminate sorrow of the marginalised. Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib, which is close to the Red Fort, is a symbol of Guru Tegh Bahadur's sacrifice: PM Modi
"I welcome you to the grand celebration of 400th birth anni of Guru Tegh Bahadur. I felt at peace while listening to the shabad. I am happy that the country is following the path of our gurus," says PM Modi.
PM Modi begins his address to the nation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing the nation from the Red Fort today to mark the 400th birth anniversary of Guru Teg Bahadur. PM Modi is the first prime minister to deliver a speech at the Mughal-era monument after sunset.
Watch: PM Modi attends Guru Teg Bahadur celebrations at Red Fort
Sikh diaspora praises PM Modi for Red Fort address on Guru Tegh Bahadur's anniversary
The Sikh diaspora across the world praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his scheduled address to the nation from the historic Red Fort in Delhi on Thursday to mark the 401st anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru.
Over 1,000 cops, multi-layered security at Red Fort
A multi-layered security ring comprising over 1,000 Delhi Police personnel and those from various agencies has been deployed at the Red Fort, from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on the 400th birth anniversary of Sikh guru Tegh Bahadur on Thursday, officials said.
More than 100 CCTV cameras have been installed inside the Red Fort compound.