Sikh sammelan in Karnal on September 8

Chandigarh, August 30

The Haryana Sikh Ekta Dal has announced that a congregation of the community members would be organised in Karnal on September 8. Sikh leaders, including Giani Raghubir Singh, Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib; Giani Harpreet Singh, Jathedar of Takht Sri Damdama Sahib; and Giani Sultan Singh, Jathedar of Takht Sri Kesgarh Saheb; would grace the event. Invitations had also been extended to the Jathedars of Takht Sri Hazur Saheb and Takht Sri Patna Saheb. Besides, renowned Sikh historian Dr Sukhpreet Singh Udhoke and other influential Sikh personalities would attend the event.

The Dal demanded immediate elections to the Haryana Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee, proper representation of the Sikhs in the Legislative Assembly and the promotion of the Punjabi language.