LG Manoj Sinha Greets People on Baisakhi | Kashmir Life

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the eve of Baisakhi, which will be celebrated tomorrow.

In his message, the Lieutenant Governor conveyed warm wishes and highlighted the significance of the harvest festival, noting that it serves as a reminder of the vital contribution of farmers whose hard work, sacrifice, and dedication form the backbone of the nation.

He also recalled the historic foundation of the Khalsa Panth by the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji, stating that Baisakhi symbolizes empowerment, righteousness, unity, devotion, and selfless service to humanity.

The Lieutenant Governor urged people to reaffirm their commitment to these eternal teachings and wished that the festival brings peace, prosperity, and joy to all.

Meanwhile, expressing joy and happiness over the festival of Baisakhi, the All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC) expressed hope that the festival of Baisakhi would be a harbinger of peace and prosperity in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and the world.

In his message, APSCC Chairman Jagmohan Singh Raina said that a festival like Baisakhi brings happiness and joy among the people. Raina said such festive occasions provide an opportunity for people of different communities to come closer to each other while exchanging pleasantries.

“For Sikhs, Baisakhi is celebrated as the day of the creation of the Khalsa Panth. Baisakhi is truly a sacred and pious day for the community, and the community, especially the youth, should follow the path shown by Guru Gobind Singh Ji for peace and development,” said Raina.

The APSCC Chairman said that every household of the Sikh community celebrates Baisakhi in nearby gurdwaras. “I appeal to the Sikh community on this auspicious day to remain united and calm for the redressal of our long-pending issues by the government and pray that our issues do not last long,” Raina said.

Other APSCC leaders who extended greetings include Ajit Singh Mastana, Principal Niranjan Singh, Navtej Singh, Sandeep Singh, Eng Jetinder Singh, Rekhi Singh, DP Singh, Davinder Singh, Sant Singh, Gurdayal Singh, and others.

Raina regretted that successive governments of Jammu and Kashmir have not taken the festival of Baisakhi seriously, even though it is very important for the Sikh community. He said that glaring issues like neglect of the Punjabi language, unemployment, and relatively less attention to the celebrations and festivals of the Sikh community are still a concern.