Overview
- The first procession began at Gurusar Rori Sahib in Sirsa, opening a state-led series honoring the ninth Sikh Guru.
- Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini joined an ardas at the historic gurdwara and offered prayers for Haryana’s peace and prosperity.
- Saini described Guru Tegh Bahadur as a global defender of human rights and said the yatras aim to spread his message of sacrifice and righteousness.
- Four routes are planned across Haryana, with officials confirming the Kurukshetra gatherings on November 24–25 as the culmination.
- The government highlighted related heritage steps, including jobs for one member of 121 riot-affected Sikh families, the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee’s 2022 formation, and a Yamunanagar medical college to be named for Guru Tegh Bahadur.