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Punjab prepares to honour supreme sacrifice of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji; Ministers review arrangements
Babushahi Bureau
Gurdaspur (Punjab), October 10, 2025: Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains and his cabinet colleagues today issued detailed directions to district administrations of Amritsar and Gurdaspur for ensuring flawless arrangements and timely completion of Infrastructure development works ahead of the 350th Martyrdom Day commemorative events of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji.
S. Harjot Singh Bains, along with PWD Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO, Rural Development and Panchayats Minister S. Tarunpreet Singh Sond and Advisor to the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs Mr. Deepak Bali, reviewed preparations during separate meetings held at Gurdaspur and Amritsar.
S. Bains said that Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government has been working meticulously for several months to pay befitting tributes to the unparalleled and supreme martyrdom of the Ninth Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji and His devoted disciples Bhai Mati Das Ji, Bhai Sati Das Ji and Bhai Dayala Ji.
During the meetings, S. Bains directed both the Deputy Commissioners and other concerned district authorities to ensure that arrangements related to infrastructure, sanitation, lighting, sangat's accommodation, traffic and security are completed well in advance. He asked the district administrations to maintain close coordination with religious organisations and local gurdwara committees to ensure smooth conduct of all events.
The Education Minister instructed the departments of PWD, Rural Development, Local Government and Tourism to work in complete synergy to beautify the Nagar Kirtan routes, upgrade all roads, repair street lighting, improve sanitation and make available potable water and parking facilities.
“Our duty is to serve as sewadars and ensure that every aspect of these sacred and historic events is organised with utmost devotion and discipline,” categorically said S. Harjot Singh Bains, while sharing that four major Nagar Kirtans will commence from different parts of the country and will converge at Sri Anandpur Sahib on November 22. The first Nagar Kirtan will begin from Srinagar on November 19, passing through Jammu, Pathankot and Hoshiarpur; the second from Gurdaspur, covering Batala, Baba Bakala and Amritsar; the third from Faridkot via Ferozepur, Ludhiana and Sri Fatehgarh Sahib; and the fourth Nagar Kirtan from Takht Sri Damdama Sahib, passing through Bathinda, Sangrur, Patiala and Mohali.
The Education Minister said Amritsar and Baba Bakala will host Kirtan Darbars and Light & Sound Shows depicting the life and sacrifice of the Ninth Guru Sahib. Similar shows will also be organised across all 23 districts from November 1 to 18. He added that beautification drives are underway around Guru Ke Mahal (the birthplace of the Ninth Guru Sahib) and adjoining heritage sites.
Highlighting the grand events, S. Harjot Singh Bains said that the main events will be held at Sri Anandpur Sahib from November 23 to 25, where over one crore devotees are expected to attend the historic occasion. A Tent City “Chakk Nanki” will accommodate more than 11,000 devotees daily. The three-day celebration will feature Akhand Path Sahib, Sarb Dharam Sammelan, Virasat-e-Khalsa exhibition, a drone show on the Guru’s life and “Shahaadat di Lo.” The Punjab Vidhan Sabha will also hold a special session at Bhai Jaita Ji Memorial for the first time in history to honour the supreme sacrifice of the Ninth Guru Sahib.
Prominent amongst others who were present in the meetings included Sant Baba Kashmir Singh Ji Bhuri Wale, MLA Amansher Singh Sherry Kalsi, senior officers of the district administrations of Gurdaspur and Amritsar, religious leaders and representatives from Sikh organisations.
S. Harjot Singh Bains said the sacred commemorations of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji’s martyrdom will inspire generations to uphold the Guru’s eternal message of peace, compassion and religious freedom. He said the Punjab Government is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that every devotee experiences a blend of spiritual devotion and administrative efficiency during these historic celebrations.