Bhuj, 25 December 2013

Under the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister Narendra Modi, all the Shikh families live with the spirit of brotherhood and fraternity in Gujarat and the Shikh have always co-operated in the development of the state. Gujarat has always had a positive viewpoint for the Shikh society, said Member of Parliament and celebrity Mr. Navjot Singh Sidhu.

A large religious meeting was organised in the premises of the sacred Gurudwara of the Shikh society, situated at western end in Lakhpat of Kutch, wherein Mr. Navjot Singh Sidhu addressed a large gathering in his unique style of verses and poems. He expressed, ‘‘ Mr. Modi is the man of the era. He has created Gujarat and no other places have as much peace and security as Gujarat has. Mr. Sidhu added, ‘‘all the 45, 000 Sikhs have co-operated in the development of this state and most importantly, for the Shikh farmers, we have intense sympathy’’.

Mr. Sidhu stated, ‘‘Gujarat government hols clear and fair policies and definitely has full faith in the Shikh people. He further said, ‘‘recently, the Kutch Shikh farmers’ issue is in the Supreme Court and since it’s the matter of legal procedures and policies, the law itself will decide upon it but being a Shikh, I’m standing by the Kutch Shikh farmers.’’

The state government has to be abided by the law and being a Shikh MP, It’s my duty to ensure that the state government rightly persuades the truth along with keeping sympathy over the Shikh people. Appreciating the former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and the prime ministerial candidate Mr. Modi, Mr. Sidhu stated, ‘‘I’m driven by such veterans and after thoroughly considering over the Shikh farmers’ issues, I will put forward the truth before the state government.’’

Directing sympathetic approach of the state government for the welfare of the Shikh people, Mr. Sidhu said, ‘‘ the Shikh will surely avail their rights’’. He further appealed them to not to be driven by any rumours and entrusted them saying, ‘‘the Shikh have always been into the core legislature and will forever remain’’

It’s a huge instance of development as the waters of the river Narmada enriched the Kutch regions. Mr. Modi has really achieved great envisions for the nation. No one has known before 15-years but today not only Gujarat but also the whole nation has accepted Mr. Modi’s mantra of development.

During this religious meeting, the State Education Minister Mr. Bhupendrasinh Chudasama said. ‘‘any Shikh residing in any corner of Gujarat is first a Gujarati. It is a soul of Gujarat. Since the Shikh community have played their parts in the development of Gujarat; including Kutch, the Kutch Shikh farmers will surely get their rights. And whatever the Shikh community expect from the State Government, sounds pretty right.

Reminiscing his recent visit to the holy land of Amritsar as a part of ‘Statue of Unity’ drive, the Education Minister said, ‘‘ this time, I’ve got an opportunity to visit Lakhpat Gurudwara. Both of these places are holy and soothing to the soul.

The State Law Minister Mr. Pradipsinh Jadeja while reading the message for the religious meeting of Lakhpat Gurudwara, by the Chief Minister Mr. Narendra Modi, ‘‘it is fulfilling that the Lakhpat region of Kutch has an opportunity to be created as a holy symbol of Guru Nanak.

The Punjabis have achieved development along with Gujarat and since this community has affectionately united with Gujarat, it’s de facto that the government shall state sympathy for them. The Shikhs made Gujarat as their work land only because of peace and security being prevailed in this state.

In the beginning of this religious meeting along with Gurucharansingh Gill, Sahibsinhji Markdal and the religious leaders gave Gurbani advantage to the Shikh community of Gujarat and described the biography of the Shikh saint Gurunanak and Tejbahadur Singh.

On this occasion, the District Panchayat President Mr. Trikambhai said ‘‘the District Panchayat has allocated grant from the 13th finance commission for the water pipelines in Lakhpat Gurudwara. In this program along with the State Education Minister Mr. Bhupendrasinh Chudasama and the State Law Minister Mr. Pradipsinh Jadeja, the District BJP President Mr. Pankajbhai Mehta, former MLA Mr. Jayantibhai Bhanushali and the Shikh community from across Kutch were present. The Additional Collector Mr. D.B. Shah gave details on this occasion.

About Gurudwara Shri Lakhpat Sahib Ji :

The status of this place as a Gurudwara is due to tits historical associations.

Guru Nanak(1469-1539), founder of the Sikh faith, stayed in a house on this site on his way to and from Mecca. Later, his host’s descendant established here a Tikana(seat) of the Udasi panth, a sect of Sikh sadhus.

The Udasi sect was founded in the 15th century by Guru Nanak’s son Shrichand.