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Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Harjot Bains postpones seva at Anandpur Sahib
Ropar: Punjab education minister Harjot Singh Bains on Sunday postponed his scheduled seva at Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib in Sri Anandpur Sahib. The reason for the deferment was not known. Bains, who performed 'Jode Di Sewa' (shoe service) at the gurdwara on Saturday as part of the penance imposed on him by the Akal Takht, was slated to continue the seva on Sunday. Despite repeated attempts, the minister could not be contacted for comments. Bains also cancelled his scheduled visit to the Lok Milni programme in Nangal Kothi, where he was to meet the residents and address the constituency-related concerns, from 8 am to 10 am. Sources said the Lok Milni was to take place after his seva at Anandpur Sahib. However, in his absence, some senior party functionaries and officials held the Lok Milni, they added. Bains was also scheduled to participate in the 'Yudh Nashan Virudh' campaign through a mega theatre competition at IIT Ropar. The event, attended by Aam Aadmi Party leader and former deputy chief minister of Delhi Manish Sisodia, aimed to spread awareness among students about the ill effects of drug abuse. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Use an AI Writing Tool That Actually Understands Your Voice Grammarly Install Now Undo Speaking at the event, Sisodia praised the Ropar district administration and education department for their efforts and announced that similar theatre competitions would be organised across Punjab. The programme saw participation from senior police and civil officers, campaign coordinators, panchayat representatives, and other dignitaries. MSID:: 123217856 413 | Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Punjab education minister Harjot Singh Bains performs shoe service at Anandpur Sahib as religious penance
Anandpur Sahib (Ropar): Punjab education minister Harjot Singh Bains on Saturday performed 'Jode Di Sewa' (shoe service) at Gurdwara Sri Sishganj Sahib in Anandpur Sahib of Ropar district, as part of a series of religious penances imposed by the Akal Takht over a recent controversy at a Punjab govt event held in Srinagar to commemorate the 350th martyrdom of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. After paying obeisance and offering prayers, Bains, while undergoing penance, performed the 'sewa' for around one-and-a-half hours until 9.30am on Saturday. He announced that he would carry out services on Sunday too at the same gurdwara. Akal Takht, the highest temporal seat of Sikhism, issued the directives after Bains appeared before the five Sikh priests (Singh Sahiban) on Aug 6 to clarify his role in the official Punjab govt event held in Srinagar. The programme, held last month, drew criticism after videos surfaced showing bhangra performances and songs during the solemn occasion, an act widely condemned by Sikh organisations as a breach of Sikh maryada (code of conduct). Acknowledging his lapse in judgment, Bains admitted he had neither stopped nor objected to the inappropriate proceedings. He expressed apology to the Sikh community for the distress caused. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas Prices In Dubai Might Be More Affordable Than You Think Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Quote Undo Following deliberations, the Akal Takht directed Bains to undertake a barefoot pilgrimage from the Golden Temple to Gurdwara Guru Ke Mahal, visit Gurdwara Kotha Sahib and Gurdwara Baba Bakala, and offer prayers at Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib in Delhi. His penance also includes two days of voluntary service — cleaning footwear, sweeping gurdwara premises in Anandpur Sahib — preparing a deg (community kitchen offering) worth Rs 1,100, and participating in ardas seeking forgiveness. In a rare addition to such religious directives, Bains has also been tasked with supervising and ensuring repairs to approach roads leading to sacred sites, integrating infrastructure work into the act of atonement. The Akal Takht emphasised that while the govt may hold educational and awareness events on Sikh gurus, the sanctity of such occasions must be preserved, with future programmes organised in consultation with the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC). Accepting the Tankah with humility, Bains said he would fulfil each directive in letter and spirit. "As a devout Sikh, I see this as both a personal responsibility and a spiritual duty," he said in Anandpur Sahib. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
