Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 4: 350th `Prakash Ustav’ of Guru Gobind Singh Ji was organized at MBS College of Engineering and Technology at Jeewan Nagar, Babliana here.
The grand religious function was organised under the supervision of Mahant Manjit Singh Ji of Dera Nangali Sahib, Poonch. A large number of devotees participated in this programme.
The function was organized with cooperation of Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee and light and sound programme was also held. On the life and history of 10th Guru, various Sikh organizations of J&K including Sikh United Front (J&K), Bhai Kanaya Nishkam Sewa Society (J&K), AISSF, Sikh Welfare Society, Sikh Naujawan Sabha, District Gurdwara Prabandhk Committee Jammu and Sikh Istri Sadar Sabha also participated.
Ragi Parcharak Bhai Jatinder Singh Ragi of Delhi Gurdwara, Bhai Baldev Singh Bulandpuri Punjab wale and many leaders of various political parties including Kavinder Gupta Speaker J&K Legislative Assembly, Raman Bhalla former minister, Ashok Khajuria, MLC BJP, Rajesh Gupta MLA Jammu East and Ajay Sadotra former minister attended the function.
Manjit Singh GK, president Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee while addressing the gathering said the Sikhism is spreading in J&K under the religious guide of Dera Nangali Sahib and appreciated the role of Mahant Manjit Singh Ji in the field of education. He said that many programmes in the country and abroad are being organized to celebrate the 350th the Parkash Utsav of 10th Guru to educate the people to the sacrifices of great Guru for the sake of religion and country.
Sudershan Singh Wazir, president Sikh United Front J&K and former president of SGPB said the 10th Guru raise the voice of Indian people against the rulers of that time who used to do cruelty and press the people by dictator attitude and forcibly changing their religion. He appreciated Manjit Singh from Delhi for organizing many programmes at Lal Qila Delhi, Qutab Minar and on India Gate to educate the people about Sikhsim and history Sikhs.
Mahant Manjit Singh Ji of Dera Nangali Sahib lauded the role of Manjit Singh GK for his achievements towards the Sikh Community with in and abroad. He also extended gratitude to the religious, social, political and Sikh Sangat for their participation in the programme.
Prominent among others who participated in the Samagam included Ramnik Singh, Darbinder Singh, Fateh Singh, Raja Singh, Surinder Singh Kala, Amrik Siingh, Paramjit Singh, Kulwant Singh, Manmohan Singh and Sukhdev Singh.