No tobacco, bidi, paan, or halal shops to run in Mohali, says acting Akal Takht jathedar Gargajj
Speaking at Gurdwara Singh Shaheedan, Sohana, during a special prayer event organised by the Gurdwara Management Committee for world peace and an end to Indo-Pak tensions, Jathedar Gargajj emphasised, 'Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (Mohali) is the sacred land of martyrs, and it must remain pure. The district administration will soon be asked to shut down such shops.'
Expressing concern over the growing social challenges faced by native Punjabis, Jathedar Gargajj urged the Sikh community to strengthen internal unity. 'The Sikh Panth must prioritise unity to face future challenges effectively,' he said.
He referred to the recent killing of two youths in Mohali's Kumbra village, reportedly by migrant Punjabis, calling it a 'wake-up call for our existence in our own homeland', He stressed the need for the community to 'set aside divisions and unite to prevent such inhumane incidents in the future'.
On this occasion, the Gurdwara Management Committee honoured Jathedar Gargajj for his guidance and contribution to social causes.
Parvinder Singh Sohana, senior Akali Dal leader from Mohali, thanked the Jathedar for his direction and commitment to Panthic service.'With strong leadership, the Sikh community will overcome all challenges,' he said.
Other dignitaries present included Committee president Harjinder Singh, vice-president Satwinder Singh, members Jarnail Singh, Bhupinder Singh, Akali Dal spokesperson Shamsher Purkhalvi, chairman Jasbir Singh Jassa, leaders Sukhwinder Singh Chhindi, Billa Chhajjumajra, Harvinder Singh Lambardar, Advocate Gagandeep Singh, former Sarpanch Gurpreet Singh, Captain Ramandeep Singh Bawa, Lambardar Harinder Singh Sukhgarh, Jatinder Singh JP, and Kuldeep Singh.
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