Indian Sikhs arrive in Pakistan

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Indian Sikhs arrive in Pakistan

Hundreds of Indian Sikh pilgrims arrived in Pakistan by a special train to participate in a festival to celebrate 541st birth anniversary of their spiritual leader Baba Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikh religion, at Nankana Sahib near Lahore. The first special train carrying 2000 Sikh pilgrims arrived at the Pakistan-India border town of Wagah to celebrate at Nankana Sahib some 85 kilometers from Lahore.


Pakistani paramilitary soldiers patrol beside a train carrying Indian Sikh pilgrims as it arrives at the Wagah Railway Station, Pakistan.–AFP Photo


Indian Sikh pilgrims wave as they arrive at the Wagah Railway Station.–AFP Photo


Indian Sikh pilgrims look out from a train as they arrive at the Wagah Railway Station.–AFP Photo


Indian Sikh pilgrims arrive at the Wagah Railway Station.–AFP Photo


Indian Sikh pilgrims walk toward immigration counters upon their arrival at Wagah railway station near Lahore, Pakistan.–AP Photo


Indian Sikh women pilgrims smile as they arrive at the Wagah Railway Station.–AFP Photo

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Sikh pilgrims call for peace between India, Pakistan

FAROOQABAD: The Sikh visitors, who are in Pakistan to participate in the 535th Birth Day celebrations of the Guru Baba Nanak, the founder of Sikh religion have urged Pakistan and India for more concentrated efforts to bring peace for the region.

"People from both the countries are looking towards their government to initiate dialogue process. This will help bring an immediate end to the mounting tension between the two sides", they told newsmen after reaching Farooqabad on Wednesday.

Gurdas Singh, a Sikh pilgrim said that we wanted better Pakistan-India relations in every aspect be it political front, tourism or sporting ties. "Better ties between the neighbouring states will also bring better results for the Sikh community", he said. Coming hard onto the suspension of Samjhota Express between Pakistan and India, he said this added to our grievances. "Indian Sikhs are itching to visit their sacred religious sights housed in Pakistan but poor travel services especially suspended Samjhota Express resulted in low turn-out in Pakistan this time", he said.

Another Sikh pilgrim, Sardar Badar Shikri lauded Pakistan authorities' arrangement for them. "We are pleased to see warm welcome Pakistanis especially Lahorities showered on us. We never come across any impression of alienation during our tour", he said.

The Sikh, he said, would never forget the hospitality and generous attitude of Pakistani citizens, which clearly shows their affiliation towards us.

On the ongoing Khalistan movenemnt in Indian side of Punjab, Gurmeet Singh said that our struggle for independent homeland was not ceased. "The Indian fanatics are involved in serious crimes against minorities especially Sikhs and Muslims living all across India. The Indian government is a playing the mere role of a silent spectator", he argued.

During their visit to Farooqabad they will pay a visit to Gurdwara of Sachaa Sodda and perform their famous religious ritual of Matha Taikna (Stone-touching).

The Sikh pilgrims will return to Hafizabad in the evening for their religious rituals. On November 7, they are scheduled to participate last-day celebration of the birthday ceremonies of Guru Nanak.

During their visit, Sikh pilgrims will also go to Hassan Abdal, which houses the famous gurdwara (Sikh temple) of Punja Sahib.

[PlanetWarrior]

Posted already under India Defence. Discussed already and the topic is now dead

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Originally Posted by PlanetWarrior

Posted already under India Defence. Discussed already and the topic is now dead

The primary topic is about the Indian Sikhs arriving in Pakistan. I don't recall seeing that anywhere. Besides, what does that have to do with "Indian Defence" anyway?

[Coolyo]

Who cares?

Sikhs have a long history of fighting and promoting violence against Muslims...

I don`t care about Sikhs, why post such useless news?

The Turkish president has promoted the youth to read Allama Iqbal, lets talk about that...

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Originally Posted by Coolyo

Who cares?

Sikhs have a long history of fighting and promoting violence against Muslims...

I don`t care about Sikhs, why post such useless news?

The Turkish president has promoted the youth to read Allama Iqbal, lets talk about that...

Useless news? Every year Sikh pilgrims arrive in Pakistan to visit their holy sites. They are our guests and the Government and People of Pakistan have always treated them with respect because that's what our religion teaches us as well. Tolerance towards other religions and taking care of our guests.

Quaid-e-Azam also believed in this. But I suppose you'd consider that "useless" as well?