AMRITSAR: Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh of Sri Akal Takht Sahib gave a message to the Sikh panth from the Darshai Deori of Sachkhand Sri Harimandir Sahib, while congratulating the Bandi Chhod Day, at the same time, the challenges faced by the Sikh community are unitedly faced.
Giani Harpreet Singh was addressing the sikh sangat from Darshani Deori on the occasion of Bandhi chhor diwas, said that patriarchy, drugs, declining Sikh population in India and migration trend of Sikh youth are signs of future crisis, from which the nation has to be aware. He said that the so-called fake pastors are spreading hypocrisy in the guise of Christianity on the land of Punjab and are converting innocent Sikhs by physical, economic and mental exploitation and the silence of the governments on this issue is a matter of concern.
At the same time, he emphasized the need to strike together for the release of the captive Singhs and said that especially the immigrant Sikhs should try to release the captive Singhs through their governments apart from the protests to open the closed ears of the Indian government.
He also asked all sectarian parties to work together for the strengthening of Sikh organizations and sects against the government's attempt to weaken the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee.
He said that the religious, educational and human welfare activities of the Shiromani Committee are making the society stronger and efforts are necessary to make them more active.
Jathedar Sri Akal Takht Sahib said that not only political unity is important from the point of view of panthic unity, but all the parties of the panth should start constructive work to take the Sikh community forward with a minimal work plan.
He questioned the improper use of social media and said that if one does not defame each other through it, then only good work can be possible.
Talking about the failure of the governments in stopping the deadly attacks on drugs, he said that there is a need to form village-by-village committees and organizations to solve the visible failure in destroying the organized structure of its use and trade. It is a matter of serious concern that the central and Punjab governments have not succeeded in stopping the trade and use of drugs despite using all the means and powers.
Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh also asked everyone to fulfill their own responsibility against caste discrimination, environment maintenance and social evils.
Expressing concern about the low interest in reading among Sikh children, he said that panthic institutions should encourage children so that they succeed in competitive examinations and join administrative, army, security forces and other high jobs in the country and abroad. To be the honor of the nation. He also asked the needy children to fulfill their religious responsibility for education.
On this occasion, Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib Chief Granthi Singh Sahib Giani Jagtar Singh and Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh congratulated the devotees on Bandi Chod Divas and informed them about the history of this day and the rise of the cult in the light of Sikh traditions and customs. Inspired to contribute to art. Meanwhile, Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh and Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh honored the leaders and representatives of Nihang Singh organizations and sects at Sri Akal Takht Sahib.
On this occasion, Shiromani Committee President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami, Shiromani Panthak Akali Budha Dal Chief Baba Balbir Singh, Damdami Taksal Chief Baba Harnam Singh Khalsa Chief Speaker Giani Sukhdev Singh, Baba Nihal Singh Harian Velan Baba Nagar Singh, Dal Baba Bidhi Chief of Chand Baba Avtar Singh Sursingh, Chief of Tarna Dal Baba Gajan Singh, Baba Manmohan Singh Baranwale, Baba Naurang Singh, Lakha Singh, Baba Jassa Singh, Bhai Amarjit Singh Maskin, Chief Grantee of Sri Akal Takht Sahib Giani Gurmukh Singh, Giani Malikit Singh, Dhadi Giani Tarsem Singh Moravali, Shiromani Committee Member S. Surjit Singh Bhittewad, Mr. Bhagwant Singh Sialka, Bhai Ajaj Singh Prakhyasi, s. Jagsir Singh Mangayana, s. Amarjit Singh Bhaliapur, S. Gurnam Singh Jasal, Secretary Pratap Singh, OSD Satbir Singh, Additional Secretary Sukhminder Singh, Mr. Kulwinder Singh Ramdas, s. Balwinder Singh Kahlwan, s. Bijay Singh, Mr. Harjit Singh Lalughumman, s. Gurmeet Singh Buttar, Manager S. Sulakhan Singh Bhangali, Superintendent S. Malkit Singh Beharwal, in charge Shahbaj Singh etc. were present.