Nawanshahr/Ropar, November 13 (Jatinderpal Singh Kaler):- A grand religious event dedicated to the birth anniversary of Sher-e-Punjab Maharaja Ranjit Singh Ji was organised today by the Sarkar-e-Khalsa Federation with great devotion and enthusiasm at Sikh Raj Virasati Chownki, Asron, near the Sutlej River in Ropar. Prominent Sikh personalities attended the event, adding to its significance and grandeur. On this sacred occasion, Jathedar Kuldeep Singh Garh Gajj made a special appearance. The congregation accorded him a warm welcome, and a large number of devotees gathered to pay their respects and seek his blessings.
As part of the spirit of serving humanity, a large blood donation camp was organised during the event by the District Youth Clubs Coordination Committee (Regd.), Rupnagar, in collaboration with the Puadh Student Organisation. The blood team from Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Blood Centre rendered special services at the camp. Young people, women and elderly people participated in large numbers and donated blood, giving practical expression to the message, "Donate blood, help save a life." A large number of donors donated blood at the camp, which will help save the lives of patients in need. The organisers also honoured the blood donors.
On the occasion, Sarkar-e-Khalsa Federation leader Kulwant Singh Saini said that the life of Maharaja Ranjit Singh Ji conveys the message of the welfare of all, service to humanity, humility and the Khalsa spirit. He said that the religious event and blood donation camp had been organised in keeping with these ideals. He emphasised that blood donation is a great act of charity and every healthy person should donate blood from time to time so that precious lives can be saved. He also expressed heartfelt gratitude to the entire congregation, supporting organisations—including the Sarkar-e-Khalsa Virasat Bachao Morcha Committee, Puadh Student Organisation, Mission Sutlej, Bharatiya Kisan Union (Majhail), Bharatiya Kisan Union (Behramke)—and all volunteers whose cooperation made the event a success.
Prominent personalities of the Sikh Panth attended the event, including the Dhadi Jatha of Giani Gurwinder Singh Bains, a complete international gold medallist Dhadi, along with Giani Pritpal Singh Bains, and Baba Jasvir Singh Khalsa of Sri Anandpur Sahib. They informed the congregation about Maharaja Ranjit Singh Ji's life, his bravery, sense of justice and the glory of the Sikh Empire. Through Gurbani Kirtan, Dhadi ballads and Panthic deliberations, the congregation was connected with the legacy of Maharaja Ranjit Singh Ji. At the conclusion, Guru Ka Langar was served continuously to the devotees. A large number of people from across the region participated in the event.
