World Sikh Chamber of Commerce hails move to end hostilities
The World Sikh Chamber of Commerce (WSCC) has expressed relief and joy over the de-escalation of hostilities between India and Pakistan, following the announcement of a ceasefire. Leaders of the WSCC, including Global Chairman Parmeet Singh Chadha, Rajinder Singh Marwaha, Harpal Singh Ahluwalia, Hardesh Dawesar, Dr Amarjit Singh Sachdeva and Amarjit Singh Narang, welcomed the return to normalcy after days of tension that threatened to push both nations towards conflict.
The World Sikh Chamber of Commerce leadership praised the ceasefire agreement and emphasised the urgent need to resume domestic and international flight operations at Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, Amritsar. In a collective appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah, the Chamber urged immediate directives to restore air connectivity. Many flights were suspended amid the conflict-like situation, leaving travellers stranded and uncertain.
Highlighting the economic and strategic importance of Amritsar’s airport, the World Sikh Chamber of Commerce leaders reiterated that it serves as a backbone of the holy city’s economy and development. They also called for an immediate withdrawal of blackout orders that had disrupted civic life, requesting that normalcy be restored for residents.
The World Sikh Chamber of Commerce noted that since the onset of cross-border firing, civilians had been living in a state of anxiety and despair. Today’s prudent decision to halt the shelling has rekindled hope and brought smiles back to people’s faces, they stated.
It is worth noting that the ceasefire decision is believed to have been influenced by the far-sighted diplomatic efforts of US President Donald Trump. The move is being seen as a ray of hope for citizens whose livelihoods and routines had been severely affected in recent days.
In a final appeal, the World Sikh Chamber of Commerce emphasised the importance of reopening all educational institutions — including schools, colleges and universities — to ensure the uninterrupted academic engagement of students and bring life fully back on track.
