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Time to rise against anti-Sikh forces says Harinder Singh Khalsa Vaisakhi celebrated with traditional fervour at Gurdwara Fremont
Satnam Singh Khalsa 

FREMONT: The birth anniversary of the Khalsa Panth-Vaisakhi was celebrated with piety and religious fervour by the Sikh Sangat at Gurdwara Sahib Fremont on 14th and 17th April 2009.  It was also an opportunity for the Sangat to pay tributes to the martyrs of April 1978. After the Bhog of Akhand Path Sahib, there was a Nagar Kirtan in which hundred participated amidst the chant of Waheguru and Bole So Nihal-Sat Sri Akal. Culminating in the Diwan where Kirtani Jathas, Kavishri Jathas and other speakers held discourses on issues concerning religion and the present state of affairs of the Sikh nation. Baba Balwinder Singh of Nanaksar Kurali also performed Kirtan on the occasion.  

Speaking at the function, former diplomat and Member Parliament, Harinder Singh Norway disclosed that when the Indian government had attacked Darbar Sahib and other Gurdwaras in June 1984, non-Sikh officers working with him were rejoicing and spewing venom against the Sikh people. He said that their utterances had a serious impact on him and he decided to quit his service as an Indian diplomat. Expressing his pain, he pointed out that he burnt all his hard-earned university degrees and preferred to work in a restaurant washing dishes rather than compromise on ethics and serve the Indian government.  

Talking about the present Punjab political scene, Harinder Singh Khalsa said that the Badal leadership was undermining Hukamnamas of the Akal Takht and continuing to have association with anti-Sikh forces and political organizations.  

The Prabhandhak Committee of Gurdwara Sahib Fremont honoured Harinder Singh Khalsa with a Saropa. Sikh Sangat was served Langar of various varieties at the Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale Langar Hall by a large number of selfless volunteers. 

The President of Gurdwara Fremont, Harjot Singh Khalsa apprised the Sangat of the “Gurbani Is Jag Meh Chanan” programme to be held in the Gurdwara Sahib from 15th May onwards. A similar programme would also be held from 5 June to 7 June to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Saka Akal Takht. He further said that a string of Akhand Paths will be held from 19-21 June 2009 in the memory of martyrs of 1984 and the martyrdom day of Guru Arjan Dev Ji.  

The entire programme was broadcast live on Radio Geet Sangeet.  

22 April 2009
 

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