SRINAGAR: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and National Convener of AAP Arvind Kejriwal along with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah participated in the Nagar Kirtan as a part of the commemorative events to mark 350th martyrdom of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur ji.
The nagar Kirtan which started from Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi here today will reach Gurdwara Shri Sis Ganj Sahib, Sri Anandpur Sahib on November 22 after halting at Jammu (November 19), Pathankot (November 20) and Hoshiarpur (November 21). The magnificent nagar kirtan comprising a huge cavalcade of vehicles including that for Public Announcement, gatka, perfume, shahadat-e-loh, Palki sahib, panj pyaare, panj nischaanchi, nagada, raagi and sound, digital museum, langar, storage, sangat (bus and car), ambulance, crew, recovery and others will complete the yatra upto Sri Anandpur Sahib in four days. Thousands of devotees imbued in religious fervor are participating in this Nagar Kirtan to mark the sacred occasion.
Meanwhile, the Chief Minister and National Convener of AAP said that it was a historic occasion as all of us were commemorating the 350th martyrdom day of the ninth Sikh Guru, who made supreme sacrifice for humanity. They said that all of us were very fortunate to have got the chance to be part of these historic events during our lifetime. Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the Almighty had bestowed his bountiful blessings on the state government to accomplish this gigantic task and no stone will be left unturned for this noble cause.
The Chief Minister and National Convener of AAP called upon the people to follow the path shown by great Guru Sahib to the entire humanity. They said that the Punjab government was committed to observe this sacred occasion in an unsurpassed and befitting manner. Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Singh Mann said that Guru ji’s universal message of peace, humanity, love and brotherhood continued to be relevant even in the contemporary national and international scenario.
The Chief Minister and National Convener of AAP also placed on record the gratitude to the Jammu and Kashmir government and Sikh sangat personally on behalf of the Punjab Government and Punjabis for making this possible. They said that to commemorate Guru Sahib’s martyrdom day, the Punjab Government is organizing events across various states. Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Singh Mann said that events begin from Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib on October 25 and a grand Kirtan Darbar was organized at Gurdwara Sri Rakab Ganj Sahib.
The Chief Minister and National Convener of AAP said that from November 1 to November 18, light-and-sound shows took place across all districts of Punjab, showcasing the life and philosophy of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. Similarly, they said that Kirtan darbars are being organized in towns and cities sanctified by Guru sahib’s visits and on November 18 (Tuesday), a Kirtan Darbar was organized in Srinagar. Likewise, Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Singh Mann said that today this Nagar Kirtan has started from this land which will culminate at Sri Anandpur Sahib on November 22.