Banga/Amritsar, September 18, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The Miri Piri Khalsa March, being organised to promote Sikh unity and encourage youngsters to stay away from drugs, on Thursday moved from Gurdwara Sri Charan Kanwal Sahib in Banga to its next destination, Gurdwara Sri Sukhchainana Sahib in Phagwara, amid Sikh religious traditions and chants of “Jaikaras”.
The third phase of the march began in the presence of Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib Jathedar and acting Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj, Takht Sri Damdama Sahib Jathedar Giani Tek Singh, Sri Harmandir Sahib Granthi Giani Gurminder Singh and a large gathering of devotees.
During a religious gathering organised on the occasion, Giani Gurminder Singh shared aspects of Sikh history with the congregation and urged devotees to follow the teachings of Gurbani and maintain a life guided by Sikh principles.
Addressing the gathering, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj said the Sikh community had faced several difficult periods throughout its history, including major massacres in which thousands of Sikhs were martyred. Despite these severe challenges, he said, the community never lost courage because Sikhs continued to place their faith in the Guru and Gurbani.
He said the community needed to draw inspiration from its historical heritage and remain united to face the challenges confronting it today. According to him, the Miri Piri Khalsa March was aimed not only at conveying a message of unity among Sikhs but also at motivating young people to stay away from drugs.
Giani Gargajj said drug use was illegal and questioned the open sale of narcotics, calling it a major challenge for the government. He said the march had brought its organisers in contact with several families whose youngsters had fallen into drug addiction, describing the situation as a serious concern for Punjab.
He appealed to parents to connect their children with Gurbani and Gurmat teachings to help keep them away from such social problems.
Referring to the Doaba region, Giani Gargajj said the area had a rich Sikh heritage, having been visited by the Sikh Gurus and also associated with the history of Babbar Akali warriors.
He noted that a large number of people from Doaba have settled abroad. Going overseas was not wrong, he said, but permanently severing ties with one’s ancestral land and heritage was not desirable. He also appealed to Punjabis not to sell their ancestral property.
Giani Gargajj expressed concern over the declining Sikh population and appealed to families to reconsider the trend of having only one child.
During the programme, Giani Kuldeep Singh Garhgajj and Giani Tek Singh honoured the five beloved ones, or Panj Pyare, and Nishanchi Singhs with Siropas as a mark of respect.
Giani Gurminder Singh performed the service of placing the sacred saroop of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji in the Palki Sahib.
A large number of devotees participated in the march. The police administration also presented a ceremonial salute as a mark of respect to Guru Sahib. At various points along the route, devotees welcomed the march with showers of flowers.
Among those present were SGPC junior vice-president Baldev Singh Kalyan, member Mahinder Singh Hussainpur, Akali leader Sukhdeep Singh Shikar, secretary Gurinder Singh Mathrewal, additional secretary Bhagwant Singh Dhanera, deputy secretary Sukhbir Singh, head granthi Bhai Palwinder Singh, Bhai Amrik Singh Ballowal, manager Harbhajan Singh, Bhupinder Singh, Kulwinder Singh, in-charge Rajwinder Singh Joga, Gurbhag Singh, Baba Bhag Singh of Nirmal Kutiya, Baba Gurbachan Singh Pathwale Wale, Satnam Singh Ladia, Param Singh Khalsa, Baba Baldev Singh Walla, Baba Satnam Singh Majitha Road, Bhupinder Singh Bhuttar, Mohandeep Singh and members of the congregation.
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