Open Kartarpur corridor before Gurpurb, demand activists

Activists of the Guru-Adab Morcha and Lok-Raj, Punjab, held a protest outside the Kartarpur corridor demanding that restrictions on visiting Nankana Sahib must be removed before Guru Nanak Dev’s Gurpurb.

The activists demanded that the Kartarpur corridor be fully opened before the upcoming Gurpurb. They also called for control of the dams to be handed over to riparian Punjab and an impartial inquiry into how and why the government failed to check floods.

Dr Manjeet Singh Randhawa, convener of the Guru-Adab Morcha, said efforts are being made to improve the economic condition of flood-affected families. He explained that with community support, projects like large-scale fruit farming, pearl cultivation, herbal farms, cooperative marketing, and agro-based industries will be started soon.

He said various Kar Sewa groups have agreed to support this mission, including those already working on repairing river embankments and rebuilding flood-hit homes. “With the blessings of Waheguru (the Almighty) and the collective contribution of sangat, rebuilding homes, restoring livelihoods and creating strong flood-prevention structures is possible,” he said.

Dr Randhawa emphasised that Sikhs worldwide should unite, contribute and promote self-reliance by using and supporting local products. He said the spirit of true service lies in working selflessly under the guidance of Sikh values.