Govt empowering Sikh community: LG

Jammu, Dec 26: Stressing that the contributions of the Sikhs to the country’s progress were immense, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Thursday said that the government was taking several initiatives to empower the Sikh community.

Paying tributes to the Sahibzades, Mata Gujri Ji and Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji in 'Vishesh Shaheedi Samagam', a programme organised by 'All Jammu Kashmir Sikh Coordination Committee' on ‘Veer Baal Diwas’, at Gurdwara Digiana Ashram, LG Sinha said, “Sikh Gurus have made unparalleled sacrifices for the country. India and its history have witnessed the efforts of the Sikh community and the Sikh Gurus to awaken the society and continuously protect its values.”

He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had taken various steps to honour the legacy of Sikh Gurus and revive their legacy.

“For hassle-free pilgrimage, Sri Kartarpur Sahib corridor was developed and state-of-the-art infrastructure was created for devotees,” the LG said.

He said that the government had also ensured FCRA registration of the Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib, Sri Darbar Sahib, Punjab, creating an opportunity for global Sikh Sangat to partake in sewa.

LG Sinha said that the ideals of revered Sikh Gurus were inspiring the society to move forward on the path of peace and progress by strengthening the faith towards the nation.