Amritsar, October 2 - Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami welcomed the Indian government's decision to allow a group of Sikh pilgrims to visit Sri Nankana Sahib and other Gurudwaras in Pakistan on the occasion of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji's Prakash Utsav. He said that this decision of the government came to light through media reports, which the Shiromani Committee appreciates.
The Shiromani Committee President said that the Prakash Utsav of Sri Guru Nanak Sahib is of utmost importance not only for the Sikh community but for all humanity. On this occasion, the Sikh community's desire to visit Sri Nankana Sahib and pay their respects on the occasion of Guru Sahib's Prakash Utsav is emotional.
He said that the Sangat is disappointed by the recent decision to ban the Sikh group, following which the Shiromani Committee has appealed to the government to reconsider its decision.
A letter was written to the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, four days ago on September 29, 2025, in this regard, and it is gratifying that the government has considered it.
Advocate Dhami stated that the decision taken by the Government of India respects the sentiments of the Sikh community, for which, on behalf of the Shiromani Committee, we thank the Prime Minister and Home Minister of the country.
Advocate Dhami stated that every year the Sikh community submits their passports for this pilgrimage with great anticipation, but when news of the group's failure to go is received, the religious sentiments of the community are hurt. He stated that this pilgrimage symbolizes mutual solidarity and the strength of ties, the continuation of which is extremely important. The Shiromani Committee President also appealed to the government to open the corridor to Gurdwara Shri Kartarpur Sahib.