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Kejriwal, Mann Attend Srinagar Kirtan Darbar Marking 350th Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur

Punjab sets a Srinagar-to-Anandpur Sahib procession to extend commemorations highlighting the Guru’s defense of religious freedom.

Overview

  • The Punjab government organised a Kirtan Darbar at Gurdwara Chevin Patshahi in Srinagar, drawing large participation from the Sikh community and local leaders.
  • Arvind Kejriwal urged followers to uphold love, secularism, religious tolerance and freedom of faith, calling the Guru’s martyrdom a sacrifice unmatched in history.
  • Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann paid homage to Pandit Kirpa Ram and said Kashmiri Pandits would join a Nagar Kirtan in Srinagar as a gesture of communal harmony.
  • Leaders announced a religious procession departing from Srinagar on Wednesday that is scheduled to reach Anandpur Sahib on November 22 for major state-level programmes.
  • Organisers said commemorations will continue through the month, including a special legislative session planned at Anandpur Sahib on November 24.