SRI GOINDWAL SAHIB (TARN TARAN): Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami questioned Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for not declaring a holiday in Punjab on the ocassion of ‘Gurgaddi Diwas’ of Guru Ramdas and ‘Joti Jot Diwas’ of Guru Amardas.
"In the past, every government used to show respect on the occasion of centenaries, but the negative attitude of the present one is very sad.
The development work and participation by the state government here is a far-fetched thing, but while being dedicated to the Guru, they did not even announce a holiday in Punjab. This is not a true representation of the people of Punjab, " said SGPC President while speaking during the grand centenary congregation after the bhog (concluding ceremony) of Sri Akhand Path Sahib at Gurdwara Sri Baoli Sahib.
During the main congregation organized by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on the occasion of the 450th Guruship Day of Sri Guru Ramdas and Joti Joti Diwas (passing away day) of Guru Amardas, prominent personalities of the Sikh community paid obeisance to the Guru at Gurdwara Sri Baoli Sahib here today.
While paying their respects, they emphasized the need for the Sikh community to determine the future priorities in the light of the philosophy and principles of Sikh Gurus.