Sikh-Americans Seek PM Modi's Help to Open Kartarpur Sahib CorridorTop Stories

October 30, 2018 10:46
Sikh-Americans Seek PM Modi's Help to Open Kartarpur Sahib Corridor

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A delegation of Sikhs from various parts of the United States has sought Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi's help in opening the Kartarpur Sahib corridor, which would give the community members unhindered access to the historic place in Pakistan where Guru Nanak Dev spent last 18 years of his life. 

Kartarpur is situated in Narowal district of Pakistan's Punjab province, close to the Indo-Pak border. 

The Sikh-American body under the banner of California-based United Sikh Mission submitted a memorandum addressed to the Prime Minister at the Indian Embassy. 

The Punjab State Assembly has already passed twice a resolution in this regard, the memorandum noted. 

"The distance from the border to Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib is three km into Pakistan," the memorandum suggested. 

"Pilgrims from India will be able to go to Gurdwara with an official Indian ID without having a visa from Pakistan or any other complicated formalities hurting the pilgrims that are not that technology savvy. Pilgrims must return to India the same day after attending the services," the memorandum said.

-Sowmya Sangam

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