Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini has urged members of the Sikh community to register as many names as possible in the voter list of the….
Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini has urged members of the Sikh community to register as many names as possible in the voter list of the….
- Election of Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee to be held soon
Chandigarh, August 2-
Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini has urged members of the Sikh community to register as many names as possible in the voter list of the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (HSGMC). The state government has abolished the earlier fee of Rs. 100 for registering names. A campaign will be launched to create voter IDs, he said.
The Haryana Chief Minister assured that if no legal obstacles arise, the elections for the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee will be held soon. He assured that Assandh would be made a district, stating that a sub-committee of the cabinet has been formed for this purpose. Asandh will be made a district once the necessary norms are fulfilled.
The Haryana Chief Minister was addressing members of the Sikh community led by Sardar Jagdish Singh Jhinda at his residence, Sant Kabir Kutir on Friday.
Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that the present state government is committed to spread the teachings of Guru Sahibs to the present and coming generations. He urged everyone to follow the path of goodwill, tolerance, brotherhood, and mutual love shown by the Sikh Gurus in their lives, stating that this is the true mantra for human welfare and the real devotion to the Sikh Gurus.
The Haryana Chief Minister acknowledged that it is only with the blessings of the Gurus that he has reached his present position.
Sh. Nayab Singh praised the bravery of the Sikh community, which has made sacrifices to protect their religion, never bowing down. He expressed pride in the community’s sacrifices and valour, stating that all Indians are proud of their contributions.
The Haryana Chief Minister said that the brave warriors of this community have actively participated in the country’s independence movement by following the ideals and principles of the great Gurus. He expressed great honour in being among such a courageous community.
Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi has promoted the teachings of Guru Granth Sahib globally for the first time. He said the construction of the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor by Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, which has allowed Sikh devotees to pay their respects beyond the border.
The Haryana Chief Minister said that during his tenure, the government provided land to Gurdwara Sri Chilla Sahib in Sirsa, where the holy feet of Guru Nanak Dev Ji once touched.
He further shared that Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi has made numerous announcements for the Sikh religion over the past decade, including observing December 26 as Veer Bal Diwas’, to mark the martyrdom of sons of Sri Guru Gobind Singh – Sahibzadas Baba Zorawar Singh Ji and Baba Fateh Singh Ji.
On this occasion, members of the Sikh community also presented a memorandum of demands before the Chief Minister.
Political Advisor to Chief Minister, Sh. Bharat Bhushan Bharti, Media Secretary, Sh. Parveen Attrey, Sardar Karnail Singh Nimanabad, Sardar Daljit Singh Bajwa, Sardar Jasbir Singh Khalsa were also present on the occasion.
