ANANDPUR SAHIB: The temporary structure of Punjab Vidhan Sabha being constructed to commemorate the 350th martyrdom anniversary of the Ninth Guru, Hind Di Chadar Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, will be completed by November 20, announced Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan while chairing a meeting with the Group of Ministers and senior officials at Virasat-e-Khalsa.
The Speaker said that this special session of the Punjab Assembly, dedicated to Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s supreme sacrifice, has been envisioned by the Punjab Government with the aim of spreading the Guru’s divine philosophy to every corner of the world.
He recalled that after Guru Sahib’s martyrdom in Delhi, Bhai Jaita Ji brought Guru Sahib’s sacred head to Gurdwara Bibangarh Sahib (Kiratpur Sahib). From there, Bhai Jaita Ji, along with Mata Gujri Ji and ‘Bal Guru Gobind Ji’, carried it to Sri Anandpur Sahib, where the cremation was performed. The site now stands as Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib.
Cabinet Minister Harjot Singh Bains stated that on November 24, a Nagar Kirtan will commence from Gurdwara Bibangarh Sahib (Kiratpur Sahib). The procession will be welcomed at various locations by ministers and MLAs. Upon its arrival at Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib, the special session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha will formally begin.
Cabinet Minister S. Tarunpreet Singh Sond informed that special arrangements have been made for Cabinet Ministers and MLAs to stay at Bhai Sati Das Pandal, so they and their families can arrive at Sri Anandpur Sahib on November 23 and participate in the religious events with devotion.
He added that for MLAs who wish to attend the session directly, separate transport and logistical arrangements are being made to ensure smooth participation without traffic or other difficulties.
Advisor to the Tourism Department Shri Deepak Bali said that Cabinet Ministers and MLAs will participate in the commemorative events as humble sevadars (volunteers) along with the sangat (devotees), honoring the supreme sacrifice of Guru Sahib. He further shared that following the Assembly session, a special drone show will be organized — a unique attraction expected to captivate all devotees.
After the meeting, former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi and Punjab In-Charge Shri Manish Sisodia and Speaker S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan, along with the Group of Ministers and Tourism Department Advisor Deepak Bali, reviewed the preparations for the Vidhan Sabha session at Bhai Jaita Ji and issued the necessary directions.
Additional Chief Secretary, Parliamentary Affairs Shri D.K. Tiwari Secretary, Water Supply Department S. Harpreet Singh, Secretary Tourism Department Dr. Abhinav Trikha, Special Secretary Public Works Department Mrs. Hargunjeet Kaur; MD Infotech S. Jaspreet Singh, Director Local Government S. Kulwant Singh, Director Hospitality S. Tej Singh Saini, ADGP S. Surinderpal Singh Parmar, DIG Ropar Range S. Nanak Singh, Deputy Commissioner Ropar Shri Varjeet Walia, SSP Ropar S. Gulneet Singh Khurana, Additional Deputy Commissioner Mrs. Pooja Syal Garewal, Executive Engineer PWD S.S. Bhullar, Executive Engineer Public Works Shri Vivek Dureja, Executive Engineer Water Supply S. Harjitpal Singh, and other senior officers were present in the meeting.