1 year ago
Akal Takht Seeks Reopening of Kartarpur Corridor
The leader of Akal Takht wants the Kartarpur Corridor, a path to a Sikh holy site in Pakistan, to be opened again.
This path has been closed since May due to fighting between India and Pakistan.
The leader wants it open so people can visit the Darbar Sahib Gurdwara, a very important place for Sikhs.
The corridor was opened a few years ago to celebrate the birth of Guru Nanak Dev, but is now closed.
Many people still remember when India and Pakistan split, causing much pain, and the leader hopes people can visit again.
The Akal Takht Jathedar has called for the reopening of the Kartarpur Corridor.
The Kartarpur Corridor has been closed since May 7 due to tensions between India and Pakistan.
The Jathedar wants the corridor reopened so devotees can visit the Darbar Sahib Gurdwara.
The corridor was initially opened for the 550th Prakash Gurpurb of Guru Nanak Dev.
The Jathedar highlighted the lingering sorrow of Partition among Punjabis.
- Who
- Giani Kuldip Singh Gargaj, the officiating Jathedar of Akal Takht, is calling for the reopening of the Kartarpur Corridor.
- What
- The Akal Takht Jathedar is calling for the reopening of the Kartarpur Corridor.
- Where
- The Kartarpur Corridor links the Darbar Sahib Gurdwara in Pakistan to the Dera Baba Nanak shrine in Punjab, India.
- When
- The call for reopening was made recently, with the aim to allow access before the 'Jyoti Jot Diwas'.
- Why
- To allow Sikh devotees to pay respects at the Darbar Sahib Gurdwara, and due to the corridor's closure following recent tensions.
Proponents of Reopening
Opponents of Reopening
Religious Access vs. Security Concerns
Proponents of Reopening
Reopening would allow Sikh devotees to visit a sacred site.
Opponents of Reopening
The closure is necessary due to ongoing conflicts and security concerns.
Key facts
- Organization
- Akal Takht
- Leader
- Giani Kuldip Singh Gargaj
- Location of Gurdwara
- Pakistan
- Corridor Status
- Closed since May 7
- Reason for Closure
- Tensions between India and Pakistan
Quotes
Giani Kuldip Singh Gargaj
The officiating jathedar of Akal Takht
“All Punjabis — Sikhs, Hindus and Muslims — living in this region regard August 1947 as the time of Punjab's devastation and division.”
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