Struggle to establish SGPC laid foundation for freedom of country: Bhai Gurcharan Singh Grewal
Amritsar, November 15:
The 102nd Foundation Day of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) was celebrated here at Gurdwara Sri Manji Sahib Diwan Hall located at Sri Darbar Sahib campus. On this occasion, after the bhog (concluding ceremony) of Sri Akhand Path Sahib (uninterrupted recitation of Guru Granth Sahib), raagi jatha of Bhai Gurkirat Singh of Sachkhand Sri Harmandar Sahib performed Gurbani Kirtan and Granthi Giani Gurminder Singh shared his views and appreciated the work done by SGPC during its one century long journey.
Speaking at the congregation held on the occasion of the Foundation Day, SGPC General Secretary Bhai Gurcharan Singh Grewal said that the Sikh community has embarked on a journey of struggles from the beginning, under which the sacrifices made for the establishment of the SGPC, the representative body of the Sikh community, are great. He said that the movement that took place during the establishment of the SGPC also laid the foundation for the country’s freedom struggle. He said that the SGPC has left no stone unturned to uplift the country, but it is a matter of regret that today government moves are being made to destroy this organization. Bhai Grewal said that perhaps the reason for this is the work done by the SGPC as a leader in every field, from which the governments are nervous. He said that although many challenges are being given to the Sikh organisation by anti-Sikh forces, still it is moving forward according to its history and traditions and will continue to perform its duty with honour in the future.
Bhai Gurbhej Singh’s dhadi jatha also participated in the event with enthusiastic ballads.
On this occasion, SGPC Junior Vice President Avtar Singh Ria, SGPC members Bhai Rajinder Singh, Bhai Manjit Singh, Harjap Singh Sultanwind, secretary Partap Singh, additional secretary Paramjit Singh Saroa, Kulwinder Singh Ramdas, Balwinder Singh Kahlwan, Harjit Singh Lalughumman, Gurinder Singh Mathrewal, assistant secretary Nirvail Singh, Lakhbir Singh, Paramjit Singh, Manager Sukhraj Singh, superintendent Malkit Singh Beharwal, head preacher Bhai Jagdev Singh, were present.
Harjinder Singh Dhami congratulate Sangat on Foundation Day of SGPC
Expressed devotion on martyrdom day of Shaheed Baba Deep Singh
SGPC President Harjinder Singh Dhami congratulating the Sikhs on the foundation day of SGPC said that the history of this Sikh organization, which came into existence with the sacrifices of Sikhs, has been very honorable for a century. This premier organization of the Sikh community has made notable achievements in the fields of religious preaching, education, health, Sikh issues, sports and public welfare, along with the service and maintenance of Gurdwara Sahibs. He said that today efforts are being made to break this representative organization of Sikhs. The governments are trying their best to weaken the Sikh power by creating divisions among the Sikhs, but the Sikh community will never allow these mischievous conspiracies to succeed. Harjinder Singh Dhami said that the SGPC has been working for the betterment of the Sikh community in the light of its glorious history, traditions and customs and will continue to do so in the future.
Meanwhile, SGPC President also paid homage and respect to Shaheed Baba Deep Singh, on the occasion of his martyrdom day. He said that the martyrdom given by the important hero of Sikh history, Shaheed Baba Deep Singh, for the sanctity of Sri Darbar Sahib is a source of inspiration for the Sangat, from which they should get guidance and resolve to guard the shrines and institutions.