URGES PRESIDENT OF INDIA TO BE A PART OF THE HISTORIC CELEBRATIONS
New Delhi/ Chandigarh October 27-
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday extended an invitation to the President of India Droupadi Murmu to attend the events commemorating the 350th martyrdom day of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur ji at the holy city of Sri Anandpur Sahib.
In a meeting held here at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, Bhagwant Singh Mann urged the President of India to join the mega events to mark the auspicious occasion. The Chief Minister said that he had urged Droupadi Murmu ji to be a part of the historic celebrations adding that modalities for their visit will be finalized very soon. He said that a detailed official program of events had been shared with the President of India and she has been requested to attend these events as per their convenience.
Bhagwant Singh Mann apprised the President of India that the state government has already chalked a number of events to commemorate this once in a lifetime event across the state in a befitting manner. The Chief Minister said that on the historic occasion of the 350th Martyrdom Day of the ‘Hind Di Chadar’ (Protector of India), Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji, the Punjab Government will organize grand and historic events. He said that these series of events will be organized with deep reverence and respect across the state and these historic events will primarily take place on the sacred land of Sri Anandpur Sahib under the auspices of the state government.
The Chief Minister said that the commemorative events had already begun from Saturday after the Punjab government performed Ardas at Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib and later grand Kirtan Darbar was organized at Gurdwara Sri Rakab Ganj Sahib. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that from November 1 to November 18, light-and-sound shows will take place across all districts of Punjab, showcasing the life and philosophy of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. Likewise, he said that Kirtan darbars will be organized in towns and cities sanctified by Guru sahib’s visits and on November 18, a Kirtan Darbar will be held in Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir).
The Chief Minister said that on the next day viz. November 19 a Nagar Kirtan will be organized from Srinagar, in which hundreds of Kashmiri Pandits will participate. Similarly, he e said that on November 20, three Nagar Kirtans will be organized from Takht Sri Damdama Sahib (Talwandi Sabo), Faridkot, and Gurdaspur adding that all these four nagar kirtans will culminate at Sri Anandpur Sahib on November 22. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that from November 23 to 25, the state government will organize massive events at Sri Anandpur Sahib to commemorate the occasion.
The Chief Minister said that a “Tent City,” named “Chakk Nanaki,” will be set up for the accommodation of thousands of pilgrims arriving in large numbers. Likewise, he said that an interfaith conference will be held, along with exhibitions and drone shows illuminating Guru Sahib’s life and message. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that on November 24, a special session of the Punjab Legislative Assembly will take place at Sri Anandpur Sahib, where prominent personalities will share reflections on the Guru ji’s life, philosophy, and his sacrifice for religious freedom and human rights.
