• Two Nagar Kirtans to commence from Malwa, says Bains
•EM announces Guard of Honour for Nagar Kirtan, assures seamless arrangements
• Harjot Bains, Harbhajan ETO, Tarunpreet Sond, Deepak Bali review development projects, roadworks & logistical arrangements in Faridkot, Ferozepur, Moga, Ldh & Fatehgarh Sahib
• Light & Sound Shows from November 1 to 18 in all districts of Punjab, says Bains
Chandigarh, October 11;
In preparation for the 350th Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji, Punjab Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains led a comprehensive review meetings with district administrations of five districts – Faridkot, Ferozepur, Moga, Ludhiana, and Fatehgarh Sahib. The meetings focused on ensuring seamless arrangements for the Nagar Kirtan, set to commence from Faridkot in the Malwa region.
While addressing the media following the meeting with Faridkot district authorities, S. Harjot Singh Bains, along with PWD Minister S. Harbhajan Singh ETO, Cultural & Tourism Affairs Minister S. Tarunpreet Singh Sond and Advisor to Cultural & Tourism Affairs department Mr. Deepak Bali, informed that two Nagar Kirtans will commence from the Malwa region to commemorate the 350th Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur ji. A Nagar Kirtan will start from Faridkot, covering Ferozepur, Moga, Ludhiana and Fatehgarh Sahib, while the other will commence from Takht Sri Damdama Sahib, covering key districts en route. The Nagar Kirtans will converge at Sri Anandpur Sahib on November 22 evening.
S. Harjot Singh Bains announced that a guard of honour will be extended to the Nagar Kirtan in all districts. Light and Sound Shows will be hosted in all the 23 districts across the state from November 1 to 18, highlighting 9th Guru Sahib’s life and his devoted disciples Bhai Mati Das Ji, Bhai Sati Das Ji and Bhai Dayala Ji. Kirtan Darbars will be held at 130 ‘Charan Chhoeh’ holy sites closely associated with the Guru Sahib.
S. Bains informed that Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government will observe the 350th martyrdom day of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji at grand level, honouring his supreme sacrifice as the ‘Hind Di Chadar’. He stated, “We are meticulously reviewing all arrangements, including development projects, roadworks and logistics, to ensure seamless execution. We’re engaging with Deputy Commissioners, Local MLAs and prominent religious leaders to make sure smooth coordination for this historic occasion.”
S. Bains said that the primary religious functions commemorating the 350th Martyrdom Day of Guru Sahib will take place in Sri Anandpur Sahib from November 23-25, expecting over 1 crore devotees globally. A Tent City, “Chakk Nanki,” will accommodate over 11,000 devotees daily from November 19-30.
Urging the people to participate in the historic events, S. Bains emphasised that the 350th Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji will inspire the people to uphold the values of secularism, compassion and humanism. The Guru’s ultimate sacrifice for protecting religious freedom serves as a timeless message to stand firm in faith while respecting the sacred beliefs of all.
Meanwhile, the Cabinet Ministers directed the Moga district administration to upgrade the service lane of the National Highway and ensure proper functioning of traffic lights by October 31.
