Amritsar, January 1, 2020 : Bibi Jagir Kaur, president of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) and her family on Friday prayed for Sarbat Da Bhala (welfare of all) and for Chardi Kala (high spirits) of kisan sangharsh (farmers’ agitation) after the bhog (culmination) of Sri Akhand Path Sahib at Gurdwara Shaheed Baba Gurbakhsh Singh related to Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib.
On this occasion the hazuri ragi jathas of Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib connected the sangat with Gurbani kirtan. Ardas (prayer) was offered by Bhai Sultan Singh and the Hukamnama was read by Giani Jagtar Singh, head granthi of Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib and he also gave siropao (robe of honour) to Bibi Jagir Kaur and her family members including Yuvraj Bhupinder Singh and Rajneet Kaur. Giani Raghbir Singh, Jathedar of Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib also attended the function.
Speaking on the occasion, SGPC president Bibi Jagir Kaur said, “Ardas has a great importance in Sikhism and following this, an Ardas was done before the Guru Sahib for the success of Kisan Sangharsh. The farmers’ struggle is directly linked to the existence of the people of the country and every citizen is praying for the Chardi Kala and success of this struggle.”
Advising the Prime Minister of India of giving up the stubborn stand, the SGPC president Bibi Jagir Kaur said, “It is not a crime to accept any wrong decision and then withdraw it. Today when the cold wave is at its peak, the annadaata (farmers) of the country are sitting on the streets of Delhi fighting for their rights. The government of the country should address this issue on a priority.”
She added that the SGPC is supportive to the farmers of the country at all levels and is providing langar, medical services, toilets, waterproof tents and bedding in Delhi.
On this occasion the senior vice-president of the SGPC S. Surjit Singh Bhitewad, secretary Mahinder Singh Ahli, Sukhdev Singh Bhurakohna, Sukhminder Singh, OSD Dr Amrik Singh, Dr Sukhbir Singh, assistant secretary Kulwinder Singh Ramdas, Harjit Singh Lalughuman, Tejinder Singh Padda, Harjinder Singh Kaironwal, manager . Mukhtar Singh and the staff SGPC were present.
