Cabinet Minister Harjot Bains reviews preparations for the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji

Light and Sound shows to be organized across Districts: Harjot Singh Bains

Punjab Government to give nagar kirtan a grand ‘Guard of Honour’ for the first time: Deepak Bali

Jalandhar, October 8,2025 (The Hind Canadian Times) : Punjab’s Minister for School Education, Higher Education, Languages, Technical Education & Industrial Training, and Information & Public Relations Harjot Singh Bains today reviewed the arrangements in Jalandhar, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, and Kapurthala districts regarding the series of events dedicated to the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji.

Cabinet Minister Mohinder Bhagat, Advisor to the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs Deepak Bali, Secretary Dr. Abhinav Trikha, and MLAs Balkar Singh and Inderjit Kaur Mann were also present.

Presiding over a review meeting at the District Administrative Complex Jalandhar with Deputy Commissioners, Commissioners of Police/Senior Superintendents of Police, administrative officers, and public representatives of the three districts, Harjot Singh Bains said that the Punjab Government is commemorating the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji on a grand scale. He stated that various programs have been planned under this commemoration, including large-scale Nagar Kirtans. One such Nagar Kirtan will begin from Gurdaspur on November 20, enter Jalandhar on November 21, and proceed to Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar on November 22. The Nagar Kirtan will halt in Jalandhar on November 21.

The Minister said that special arrangements would be made for cleanliness, langar service, flower showers, and drinking water along the entire route. He added that the Nagar Kirtan would be accorded a grand welcome in all cities, towns, and villages it passes through.

Bains further announced that from November 1 to November 18, light and sound shows based on the life and teachings of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji will be held in these districts. He appealed to all devotees to participate in large numbers and seek blessings.

Directing officials to ensure all necessary arrangements in accordance with religious protocol, the Minister also presented the official logo dedicated to the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary to officers of all three districts.

Advisor Deepak Bali said that for the first time ever, the Punjab Government will accord a ceremonial ‘Guard of Honour’ to the Nagar Kirtan upon its arrival in each district. He added that elaborate preparations are underway to make these celebrations truly memorable.

Among those present were Deputy Commissioner Jalandhar Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal, Deputy Commissioner Kapurthala Amit Panchal, Deputy Commissioner SBS Nagar Dr. Ankurjeet Singh, Police Commissioner Jalandhar Dhanpreet Kaur, SSP Jalandhar Harvinder Singh Virk, SSP Kapurthala Gaurav Dhura, SSP SBS Nagar Dr. Mehthab Singh, and several other dignitaries and senior officers from various departments.