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Sikh Jatha Leaves for Pakistan to Participate in Vaisakhi Samagams

By Sikh Siyasat Bureau

April 12, 2019

Amritsar: The first Sikh Jatha left for Gurdwara Panja Sahib in Pakistan for Vaisakhi samagams on Friday.

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Around 839 Sikhs led by Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) boarded a special train to Pakistan today.

During the visit, the Sikh yatris would also be visiting Gurdwara Nankana Sahib and Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib.

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On Tuesday, Pakistan had granted 2,200 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India to participate in Vaisakhi celebrations from April 12 to 21.

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