Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has said that Sikh Gurus gave a new direction to humanity through their service and dedication and inspired the entire world. Addressing the 39th Annual Day of Delhi University's Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce, Mr Birla said, values like spirituality, sacrifice, and service have always been paramount in Sikh society. Describing hard work and service as the foundation of Sikhism, Mr Birla recalled that Guru Gobind Singh made sacrifices for the protection of Dharma and fought for the upliftment of weaker sections of society.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Speaking on research and innovation, Mr Birla said that the Indian youth are contributing towards socio-economic change through startups. He added that on the strength of skilled demography, India will lead the whole world. Lok Sabha Speaker also observed that today the world is looking towards India and India is providing leadership in every field.</span>