AMRITSAR: During today's meeting of the five-member high-level committee formed by Sri Akal Takht Sahib for the commutation of Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana's sentence and the release of other captive Singhs, a commitment was expressed to continue efforts while expressing the hope of a meeting with the government soon.
The President of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami, President of Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee. Dr. Harmeet Singh Kalka, Chief Editor of Ajit Publishing Group. Barjinder Singh Hamdard, senior Akali leader. Virsa Singh Valtoha and Bibi Kamaldeep Kaur Rajoana were present.
Addressing the media after the meeting, SGPC President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami said that after evaluating the action of the five-member committee so far, it has been felt that this work is going to be done smoothly and seriously, which will take some time. can Although the time till January 27 has been given by Sri Akal Takht Sahib, more efforts are required to bring it to a positive conclusion through talks with the government.
He said that at present, in view of the January 22 event at Ayodhya, there is a possibility that the talks will proceed only after that.
Advocate Dhami said that the five-member committee is united in this regard that priority should be given to taking this matter forward in a friendly environment with the government.
He said that the main priority is to implement the central government's notification of 2019 on the issue of Bandi Singhs, while at the same time, the issue of the release of other Sikh prisoners who have completed their sentences will also be taken up.
He said that Jathedar Sri Akal Takht Sahib will also be informed about the ongoing action and spirit of the five-member committee.