Longowal/Amritsar, August 27, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The Miri Piri Khalsa March, which began from Sri Akal Takht Sahib, on Thursday moved into its next leg from Gurdwara Chule Baba Ala Singh Ji at Longowal to Gurdwara Sahib Patshahi Ninth in village Gaga, with Sikh religious traditions and ceremonies marking the departure.
Sri Akal Takht Sahib Jathedar Singh Sahib Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj, Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami, Takht Sri Damdama Sahib Jathedar Singh Sahib Giani Tek Singh and Sri Darbar Sahib Granthi Singh Sahib Giani Rajdeep Singh were among the prominent personalities present.
Before the march resumed, Sri Akhand Path Sahib was initiated at Gurdwara Chule Baba Ala Singh Ji for the release of Bandi Singhs and for the continued progress and welfare of the Sikh community. The ardas was performed by Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj.
Giani Rajdeep Singh delivered a Gurbani-based discourse, shared historical perspectives with the congregation and urged people to lead their lives according to Gurmat. The departure ardas was performed by Head Pracharak Bhai Sarabjit Singh Dhotian, after which Giani Rajdeep Singh placed the holy saroop of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji in the palki.
Addressing the gathering, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj said Guru Sahib had united Sikhs as one family and that the Panth shared a common destination. Referring to Baba Ala Singh, he said his life and legacy demonstrated that Sikhs must stand firmly for Panthic interests regardless of circumstances.
He cited the history of the Sikh Misls, saying that despite differences among them, they united under one banner whenever larger Panthic interests were at stake. This unity, he said, enabled the Sikhs to confront powerful invaders such as Nadir Shah and Ahmad Shah Abdali.
He also referred to Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s role in bringing different Sikh forces together and establishing a strong Sikh kingdom. The lesson from history, he said, was that strength did not lie in numbers but in unity.
Giani Gargajj said that at a time when forces opposed to Sikh principles were attempting to undermine the Panth ideologically, the need of the hour was for Sikhs to set aside personal differences and unite for collective interests.
He also expressed concern over increasing divorce cases in Sikh society and urged the younger generation to draw inspiration from the lives of their elders. He cited the life partnership of Baba Ala Singh and Bibi Fateh Kaur as an example of a husband and wife sharing responsibilities through difficult and happy times.
Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami said forces opposed to the Panth were continuously attempting to weaken Sikh principles. He stressed that Sri Akal Takht Sahib is the supreme institution of the Sikh Panth and said strengthening its principles and spreading the Sikh faith were collective responsibilities.
Dhami also voiced concern over attempts to distance the younger generation from Sikhi and the growing problem of drug abuse among Punjab’s youth. He said many families had lost young sons to drugs, leaving helpless parents in distress.
He said the Miri Piri Khalsa March was aimed not only at spreading Sikh principles but also at encouraging young people to stay away from drugs and lead their lives according to Gurmat.
Takht Sri Damdama Sahib Jathedar Giani Tek Singh also shared Gurmat teachings with the congregation.
The march has received an enthusiastic response from the Sikh sangat. During its various stages, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj and Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami have been encouraging young people to maintain the Sikh form and stay away from drugs. Organisers said a number of youngsters were taking pledges to remain steadfast in their Sikh identity and avoid intoxicants.
Among those present were former SGPC president Bhai Gobind Singh Longowal; SGPC members Baba Balbir Singh Ghunnas, Gurlaal Singh, Malkit Singh Changal and Bibi Jaspal Kaur; Shiromani Akali Dal constituency in-charge Vinerjit Singh Goldy; former member Jathedar Ude Singh; Additional Secretary Bhagwant Singh Dhangeda; Baba Jagjit Singh of Kalgidhar Trust, Baru Sahib; Giani Gagandeep Singh Nirmale; Bibi Rashpal Kaur, president of the Nagar Council; Jathedar Mahinder Singh Dulat; Jasvir Singh Longowal; Bhai Mandeep Singh Murid; Principal Narpinder Singh Dhillon; Tejinder Singh Sangredi; Gurmeet Singh; Jagmer Singh Chhajla; Baba Major Singh Sodhi, head of Dasmesh Tarna Dal; Jeet Singh Sindhu; in-charge Bhola Singh; manager Surjit Singh Thikriwal; Amrik Singh Barnala; Bibi Parvinder Kaur Brar; Bibi Sandeep Kaur; Harmesh Singh; Gurjant Singh; Bibi Satwant Kaur; and Gurmej Singh Sidhu, besides a large number of devotees.
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