ITI to be named after Nirmal Singh Khalsa: Amarinder
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, April 20
In a tribute to late Padma Shri and former Hazoori Ragi of Sri Darbar Sahib Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa, Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Monday announced his government’s decision to name the upcoming ITI at Lohian (Shahkot) after him.
Khalsa had passed away due to coronavirus on April 2 at Amritsar.
Amarinder, in a condolence to the family on Sunday, said he was deeply saddened over the untimely demise of the great Ragi, who was an expert in all Ragas of Sri Guru Granth Sahib.
Sharing his heartfelt sympathies with the bereaved family, relatives and friends, as well as the lakhs of Bhai Sahib’s admirers in Punjab, country and abroad, Amarinder said Khalsa dedicated his entire life to propagating Gurmat Sangeet by performing kirtan across the globe.
