US EditionAfter India-Pak Cricket Match, Political Row Intensifies over Sikh Devotees Being Denied Visit to Nankana Sahib in Pakistan - The Statesman
The Indian government cited security risks and recent cross-border tensions to deny Sikh devotees permission for the November pilgrimage, impacting thousands who honor sacred sites in Pakistan.
- The Indian government has refused to allow Sikh devotees to travel to Sri Nankana Sahib in Pakistan to mark Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s birth anniversary in November 2025 due to security concerns.
- This decision followed a September 12 advisory citing security concerns with Pakistan and directed states not to process pilgrimage applications, despite allowing an India-Pakistan cricket match.
- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Sikh organizations including the SGPC, and political parties criticized the government for double standards and hurting Sikh religious sentiments.
- Mann stated, "If cricket can cross borders, why can’t devotion?" while Giani Kuldip Singh Gargaj called the decision wrong and urged resuming community ties despite bilateral tensions.
- The denial has triggered political backlash in Punjab and renewed calls for reopening Sikh pilgrimage corridors to promote goodwill and regional peace.
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After India-Pak cricket match, political row intensifies over Sikh devotees being denied visit to Nankana Sahib in Pakistan - The Statesman
The Home Ministry has said that due to the prevailing security scenario with Pakistan, it would not be possible to send Sikh pilgrims Jathas to Kartarpur Sahib and Nankana Sahib in November this year.
Centre faces backlash for blocking Sikh pilgrims’ visit to Nankana Sahib in Pakistan
In communication to State governments, the Ministry of Home Affairs said, “taking into account the prevailing security scenario with Pakistan, it would not be possible to send Sikh pilgrims Jatha to Pakistan”
Double standards: Punjab uproar over Sikh pilgrimage ban amid cricket resumption
A Ministry of Home Affairs advisory has restricted Sikh pilgrimage groups from visiting Pakistan for Guru Nanak's Prakash Purab, prompting criticism from Punjab leaders. The move has raised concerns over religious freedoms and alleged policy inconsistencies.
Punjab Row Over Centre’s Advisory Barring Sikh Pilgrimage to Pakistan for Gurpurab - The News21
Chandigarh: A major controversy has broken out in Punjab after the Union Home Ministry issued an advisory to states asking them not to allow Sikh pilgrims to travel to Pakistan in November for Gurpurab, citing security concerns. The directive, issued on September 12, has drawn sharp criticism from political parties and Sikh leaders alike. The […]
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