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MP Satnam Sandhu celebrates Baisakhi in Dubai; Sikh community expresses gratitude to PM Modi for Hemkund Sahib Ropeway
On Baisakhi, Global Sikh Diaspora honors PM Modi with 'Samman Patra' for approving Hemkund Sahib Ropeway project
Sikh Diaspora thanks PM Modi for approving Rs 2,730 Crore Hemkunt Sahib Ropeway; making ease of pilgrimage to Sacred shrine of Guru Gobind Singh Ji
Babushahi Bureau
Dubai (UAE), April 13, 2025: To mark the celebrations on the auspicious occasion of Baisakhi Sikh Diaspora from all over the world which included religious leaders, preachers, business leaders and dignitaries from different walks of life performed Ardas for the Chardi Kala of the Sikh Panth and peace and harmony in India at Gurudwara Guru Nanak Darbar in Dubai on Sunday.
The celebrations were jointly organized by Gurudwara Nanak Darbar Dubai and Indian Minorities Federation.
On the occasion, the Gurudwara Committee and Sikh community honoured PM Modi with a Samman Patra for sanctioning Hemkund Sahib Ropeway Project which will offer safe, easy and fast pilgrimage to Sikh holy place of Sri Hemkunt Sahib in Uttrakhand which is a sacred place associated with tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh.
Prominent among those present on the occasion were Surender Singh Kandhari, a renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist, Founder & Chairman of the Al Dobowi Group and Chairman of Guru Nanak Darbar, Sikh Temple, Dubai, Bhai Sahib Satpal Singh, Ambassador of Sikh Dharma International (Sikh religion organization), Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Convener of Indian Minorities Federation (IMF) Satnam Singh Sandhu, IMF Co-Founder Prof Himani Sood, Sikh Raagi Bhai Chamanjit Singh Lal and Rami Ranger, renowned British-Indian Businessmen.
Besides this, the celebration was attended by members of Sikh and other communities along with children and youth in large numbers.On the occasion, Shabd Kirtan was performed by school children who were all dressed up in Sikh traditional attires. Langar was also organized for the Sikh Sangat.
On the occasion, the prominent Sikh leaders from different nations praised PM Modi for his unparalleled efforts over the past decade in preserving, promoting and celebrating Sikh culture and heritage all over the world. Sikh Diaspora also hailed the initiatives undertaken by PM Modi for the welfare and development of Sikh Community during the last decade.
Members of Indian Sikh diaspora said PM Modi has shown his compassion for the Sikh community with steps to improve connectivity between five Takhts of Sikhism - Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Sri Damdama Sahib, Sri Keshgarh Sahib, Sri Patna Sahib and Sri Hazur Sahib.
The Indian Sikh diaspora in Dubai expressed their gratitude for PM Modi for making the Gurdwara Sri Hemkunt Sahib, the sacred site nestled in the Himalayas of Uttarakhand at 14,200 feet which is linked to Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, accessible to all by approving the Hemkunt Sahib Ropeway Project—a 12.4 km ropeway from Govindghat, costing Rs 2,730.13 Crore -- to ease the journey to this steep terrain for pilgrims.
The members of Sikh Community added that the grand celebrations of the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the 400th anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, and the 350th anniversary of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, organized globally under Modi's leadership, have spread the teachings of the Sikh Gurus not just in India but almost every corner of the globe.
Sikh Community All Over the World Supports PM Modi’s every initiative undertaken for the Development of the Nation says Surender Singh Kandhari, Chairman of Guru Nanak Darbar, Sikh Temple Dubai.
A renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist, Founder & Chairman of the Al Dobowi Group (MNC) and Chairman of Guru Nanak Darbar, Sikh Temple Dubai, Surender Singh Kandhari said, “We along with the Sikh sangat performed Ardas expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Gurudwara Guru Nanak Darbar in Dubai as he has sanctioned the Hemkund Sahib Ropeway Project worth Rs 2780 Crores. We on behalf of the Management of Guru Nanak Darbar Gurudwara, Dubai are also sending a plaque to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing gratitude to him for sanctioning the Hemkund Sahib Ropeway Project. Sikh sangat all across the world are elated as this project will pave way for convenience of Sikh pilgrims visiting the Hemkund Sahib. We are very grateful to PM Modi for this. We support every effort of PM Modi because we are benefitting from his actions.”
Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and IMF Convener Satnam Singh Sandhu said, “The festival of Baisakhi not only celebrate the unrelenting resilience of Sikhs in face of adversity, their valour, courage and sacrifice but it also marks the beginning of the harvest season symbolizing prosperity and gratitude for the bounty of nature.”
“Tenth Guru Sri Guru Gobind Singh Maharaj created the Khalsa Panth on the occasion of Vaisakhi on 13 April 1699 at Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib, Anandpur. Today we are all celebrating the 326th anniversary of the Khalsa Panth. Guru Gobind Singh Maharaj created the Khalsa Panth to protect the oppressed, the destitute and the downtrodden in India. Guru Maharaj created the Khalsa Panth and decorated the Singhs and anointed them with Amrit to serve humanity selflessly. The Guru's beloved, the Khalsa Panth, embodied the spirit of service, equality and discipline in the Panth. The Singhs, who joined the Guru's beloved, became warriors and wore the Kirpan to protect the oppressed. Guru Maharaj created the Khalsa Panth and adorned the Panj Pyare who were from different regions and castes of India and gave them a symbol of unity in India by stringing them together in a single garland. The nation has witnessed unprecedented growth in the past decade. the government is ensuring the benefits of various welfare schemes reaches every section of the society,”.
Sikh Diaspora from All over the world Praises the Leadership of PM Modi; Extends Gratitude for sanctioning Hemkund Ropeway to Ease the Pilgrimage for Sikh Sangat
Hope world understands the essence of message given by all the ten Sikh Gurus so peace becomes easier and the boundaries of religion drop down, says Chilean Economist Turned Sikh
An economist from Chile who have worked for the World Bank for 30 years before adopting Sikhism with spiritual name Shri Gyan Singh said, “People of different communities and religion such as Sikhs, Buddhists, Christians and Muslims live together with peace and harmony”.
He further added that, “The world should understand the message of community service and universal brotherhood given by the ten Sikh Gurus so that the peace becomes easier and the boundaries of religion drop down. Two attributes of Guru Nanak’s teachings are important for mankind, the first one is sewa (selfless service) and the second one is to do meditation. Guru Nanak is example of self-sacrifice for the sake of humanity,”.Speaking on the rapid economic development in India, he said, “India is or should be the real super power because it has the spiritual enlightenment which has come from Gurus and other spiritual leaders. I had a chance to visit India recently after 15 years and I am astonished the progress and development that the nation has witnessed”.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has strengthened the social fabric of the nation by ensuring safety and progress of people belonging to all the sects and religions, says Bhai Satpal Singh Khalsa, Ambassador of Sikh Religion, Chief Religious and Spiritual Authority of Sikh religion, USA
While extending greetings of Baisakhi to Sikh Community of the world, Bhai Satpal Singh Khalsa, Ambassador of Sikh Religion, Chief Religious and Spiritual Authority of Sikh religion, USA said, “Sikhism concept of langar, selfless services and faith is working to attain universal brotherhood. The four doors of Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar gives a message to the world that people from any religion, caste or community can come and worship which is a great concept to unite people”.
He further added that, “It is good to see that India which is the greatest and biggest democracy of the world where people of different faiths, religions and communities live together in peace and harmony. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has strengthened the social fabric of the nation by ensuring safety and progress of people belonging to all the sects and religions. PM Modi has done some exemplary work for Sikh Community which includes abolishing of GST on Langar items, building Hemkund Sahib Ropeway which will ensure safe and easy pilgrimage to the holy place associated with Guru Gobind Singh Ji. PM Modi not only himself visits to Gurudwaras to celebrate Sikh festivals and guruprabs but also celebrate the centuries associacited with Sikh Gurus in a grandeur manner all over the world”
Bhai Satpal Singh reiterated that Sikh Community from all over the world hails the developmental model of governance undertaken by PM Modi and that the Sikh Community extends full support for his initiatives.
PM Modi has done Big Service to Sikh Pilgrims by Sanctioning Hemkund Sahib Ropeway Project, says Sikh Raagi Bhai Chamanjit Singh Lal
Bhai Chamanjeet Singh Lal, renowned Sikh Raagi from India, said, “Guru Gobind Singh Ji always gave the message of universal brotherhood, love and unity world over. The Indian government has been doing a lot of work in this direction and we pray that they continue to be in Chardi Kala (ascending energy) who are doing service for all. Sikh Gurus have given the message of Naam Japo, Kirat Karo and Vand Chakko (keep One God in your heart, work hard and live an honest life with high moral and spiritual values and share and consume food, possessions, wealth and talent). Whenever there is a crisis situation anywhere in the world, like COVID, War, or any natural disaster, it is the Sikh Community which reaches out to offer help to the mankind, it is because of the teachings given by our Gurus”.
On Hemkund Sahib Ropeway Project, Singh said, “Hemkund Sahib is one of the most sacred shrines for Sikhs. It is a very difficult pilgrimage site and PM Modi has got the opportunity to perform the service of introducing the ropeway project to this Sikh shrine. We are grateful to PM Modi for this service. This will pave way for safe, hassle-free and convenient pilgrimage to Hemkund Sahib for the Sikh devotees and even for the elderly pilgrims (not many could visit due to tough terrain) as well. We wish that this service of PM Modi be successful.”
The popularity and influence of PM Modi is so strong that today world's biggest two rival leaders Putin and Trump respect only one leader that is Prime Minister Modi- Rami Ranger, British Indian origin Businessman
Rami Ranger, British Indian origin Businessman said, “Indian diaspora all over the world has the highest respect for PM Modi because he has put pride in the community. He has united the Indian diaspora and made Mother India very strong indeed. We were not connected to the Mother India as we are today. PM Modi has reached out to every community be it Muslims, Sikhs, Christian or Hindus; he has taken care of each and every community equally. Prime Minister Modi wants to unite India. Today, we are united, we are progressing by leaps and bounds, our economy is growing fast, our defence forces are very strong, our economy and our influence is very strong. The popularity and influence of Modi Ji is so strong that today world's biggest two rival leaders Putin and Trump respect only one leader that is Prime Minister Modi.”
People of different minorities including Sikh community have witnessed progress and development under PM Modi’s leadership, says Kuwait Resident, Pooja Rai
Pooja Rai from Kuwait said, “People of different minorities including Sikh community have witnessed progress and development under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi. The welfare schemes offered by the government has reached to people of all the communities without any discrimination on the basis of caste, gender or religion. As, the nation has progressed over the years, there has been the considerable change witnessed in the standard of living of the people belonging to the underprivileged sections of the society. PM Narendra Modi has taken number of initiatives for women during the last 10 years which has strengthen their social economic position,”.