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Sikhs apprise
Indian minister about Kartarpur marg demand
WSN Network
Los
Angeles, CA: A delegation of Sikh representatives from USA led by
Sarbjit Singh Mann met Shri Vayalar Ravi, Union Minister of
Overseas Indian Affairs in Seattle during his recent trip to USA.
He was apprised of the sentiments of Sikh Community living in India
and abroad about Kartarpur Sahib Marg to Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib in
Pakistan which is only 3 km from international border.
The minister
promised to take up the matter with Indian Prime Minister and
Foreign Minister immediately. The Sikh delegation also thanked the
Minister for building the airport at Nanded and spending Rs 300
crore for development of the city.
Mr.
Ravi
was informred about "20 Million Signature Campaign" to open
Kartarpur Sahib Corridor, launched overseas by Sikh Community.
People can signup petition at www.TeriSikhi.com, to lobby
Indian and
Pakistan
governments.
Mr. Mann informed that 20 Million Signature Campaign is not related
to any political organization. He said it is voice of the Sikh
people around the world. Community representatives were thankful to
S. Inder Singh of Los Angeles for facilitating this meeting.
26 November
2008
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