Modi not likely to take part in events at Anandpur Sahib
Chandigarh, Nov. 22 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not likely to be part of the commemorative events to mark the 350th martyrdom day of the ninth Sikh Guru Teg Bahadur, being organised by the Punjab government at Anandpur Sahib from November 23 to 25.
"The Punjab government has not received any information regarding the PM's visit," Punjab chief secretary KAP Sinha said.
According to an official in the state government, chief minister Bhagwant Mann has sought an appointment from the Prime Minister's office to extend an invitation, but has received no response so far.
The cabinet ministers from the state have already extended invitations to the chief ministers of different states and the ministers in the Union cabinet.
Meanwhile, Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) is also organising different events starting with the 350th Gurta Gaddi Diwas of the tenth Guru Gobind Singh on November 23.
"We have extended an invitation to everyone, and there is no special invite for a particular person," said an official in the Amritsar-based SGPC.
The Prime Minister is also expected to attend the events being organised by the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) at the Red Fort from November 23 to 25.
CM Rekha Gupta led Delhi government is collaborating with the DSGMC in organising these events.
A light and sound show already kicked off on Wednesday as part of the commemoration.
As per reports, PM Modi is likely to attend the event on November 25; however, a confirmation from the PMO is still awaited.
President Droupadi Murmu and Union home minister Amit Shah have already confirmed their participation at the functions in Delhi.
"On all three days from November 23 to 25, we are organising Kirtan Darbar, and on the concluding day, we are expecting Prime Minister Modi, and we are hopeful of receiving a confirmation by tomorrow," said DSGMC president Harmeet Singh Kalka....
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