Islamabad, April 19: The Pakistani government has denied visas to 92 Indian pilgrims, according to a report published on the ‘Khalsa Walks’ news portal.
The report states that these pilgrims were initially granted visas to travel between April 10 and 19, during which they planned to celebrate Khalsa Sajna Day at Gurdwara Panja Sahib.
The article notes that the names of these 92 pilgrims do not include “Singh” or “Kaur,” yet they hold deep faith in Sikh Gurus. The author, Sudeep Singh, attributes this decision to the “poor policies” of the Pakistani government.
He emphasized that this action has hurt the religious sentiments of Indian families and deprived them of their spiritual journey. The article also alleges that this decision may be part of a deliberate attempt to distance Sikh pilgrims from their gurdwaras.
Furthermore, the report highlights that not only in India but also in Pakistan’s Sindh province and worldwide, there are numerous families who revere Guru Granth Sahib and adhere to Sikh traditions.
The article underscores the unbreakable bond between Hindu and Sikh families, asserting that separating them is nearly impossible.
Additionally, it mentions that the visa schedule issued by Pakistan did not align with India’s program. The Indian government had planned to send a ‘jatha’ from April 12 to 21 based on recommendations from the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee and the Punjab government.
The report accuses Pakistan of showing sympathy towards the Sikh community while simultaneously facing allegations against its intelligence agency, the ISI, for sending drugs and weapons into India and financially supporting pro-Khalistan elements abroad.
Paramjit Singh Chandok, advisor for foreign affairs at the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee, stated that this issue has been raised with the Pakistani government.
The article also mentions the faith of the Sindhi community in Sikh institutions, expressing concerns that such policies could lead to restrictions on their access to gurdwaras in the future.
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