Archive · 23 Jul 2025
India Leaders Call for Guru Nanak Jahaz Recognition
Imagine a ship called Guru Nanak Jahaz, which carried many people from Hong Kong to Canada a long time ago.
These people, mostly Sikhs, were denied entry to Canada.
When they returned to India, there was a tragic event where some people were killed.
Now, leaders want to remember this journey and the people involved.
They want to officially call the ship Guru Nanak Jahaz and remember the event on a specific day to honor those who were on the ship and the difficult times they faced.
They also want everyone to learn about the correct history, not the old name.
Leaders seek national recognition of the Komagata Maru ship, renamed Guru Nanak Jahaz.
Calls for July 23rd to be declared 'Guru Nanak Jahaz Remembrance Day' to honor the 1914 voyage.
The ship carried 376 passengers, mainly Sikhs, from Hong Kong to Canada, who were denied entry.
Upon return to India, British forces fired on passengers, resulting in deaths and imprisonment.
Advocates want the ship's history accurately taught, using the name Guru Nanak Jahaz.
- Who
- Akal Takht Acting Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj, MP Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal, and others are making these calls.
- What
- Calls for national recognition of the Komagata Maru ship as 'Guru Nanak Jahaz' and a day of remembrance.
- When
- The voyage occurred in 1914, and leaders are calling for recognition now.
- Where
- The ship traveled from Hong Kong to Canada, and the incident occurred in India.
- Why
- To honor the passengers, acknowledge the ship's true name, and accurately teach history.
Supporters
Not explicitly mentioned in this context.
Renaming and Commemoration
Supporters
Advocate for the renaming of the ship and commemoration of the event.
Not explicitly mentioned in this context.
Not explicitly mentioned in this context.
- Original Ship Name
- Guru Nanak Jahaz (as per Baba Gurdit Singh)
- Alternative Name
- Komagata Maru (colonial name)
- Voyage Year
- 1914
- Departure Point
- Hong Kong
- Intended Destination
- Canada
- Passengers
- 376 (mostly Sikhs)
- Day of Remembrance
- July 23