About 25 lakh people raised their voices for release of Bandi Singhs
Amritsar, April 22:
The proformas filled under the signature campaign started by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on December 1, 2022, for the release of Bandi Singhs (Sikh prisoners) lodged in different Indian jails even after completing their sentences will be handed over to the Governor of Punjab Shri Banwari Lal Purohit on April 27.
SGPC secretary Partap Singh said that under the signature campaign for the release of Bandi Singhs, about 25 lakh people have filled the proforma, which will be handed over to the Governor of Punjab at Chandigarh on April 27.
He said that a four-member delegation led by SGPC President Harjinder Singh Dhami will meet the Governor Shri Banwari Lal Purohit. The rest three members of SGPC delegation include SGPC senior vice-president Baldev Singh Qaimpur, junior vice- president Avtar Singh Raya and general secretary Bhai Gurcharan Singh Grewal.
SGPC secretary said that before proceeding for the Governor house on April 27, a Panthic (community’s) gathering will be held to offer Ardas (Sikh prayer) at Sri Akal Takht Sahib at 7 am. In this Panthic meeting, Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib Giani Harpreet Singh, Jathedar of Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib Giani Raghbir Singh, head granthi of Sachkhand Sri Harmandar Sahib Giani Jagtar Singh, SGPC President Harjinder Singh Dhami and heads of various Sikh organizations including all SGPC office-bearers and members will participate.