Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini stated that the state's year-round programs honoring Sikh Gurus are a matter of faith and devotion, not a political strategy. He emphasized that these events, including commemorating birth and martyrdom anniversaries, are long-standing traditions aimed at expressing gratitude and reverence for the Sikh community's contributions to Haryana and the nation. Saini dismissed suggestions that the outreach is linked to upcoming Punjab Assembly elections, asserting that such programs have been held for an extended period.