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Punjab govt finalises grand arrangements to mark 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji

Chandigarh, Oct 17 (UNI) The Punjab Government’s Group of Ministers (GoM) convened a review meeting today to finalise arrangements for the grand commemoration of the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur.
The meeting was chaired by Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond, Education and IPR Minister Harjot Singh Bains, and Advisor (Tourism & Cultural Affairs) Deepak Bali, with senior officials from various departments in attendance.
During the meeting, detailed discussions were held to ensure that the series of commemorative events scheduled across Punjab, especially at Sri Anandpur Sahib, is organised with complete devotion and precision. The ministers emphasised the need for the timely completion of all infrastructure and logistical arrangements to provide a smooth and spiritually enriching experience for devotees.
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