Delhi Lieutenant-Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu visited several historic Sikh shrines in Punjab, including Sri Anandpur Sahib and Kiratpur Sahib, and highlighted the deep historical and spiritual ties between Delhi and Punjab rooted in Sikh heritage.
During the visit, Sandhu said the bond between the two regions was reflected in the lives and teachings of Guru Arjan Dev, Guru Tegh Bahadur and Guru Gobind Singh, as well as in prominent Sikh shrines in the national capital, including Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib and Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib. He said the connection had been further strengthened by Delhi’s large Punjabi and Sikh population, many of whom migrated to the Capital during Partition and played a key role in shaping its social and cultural landscape.
At Sri Anandpur Sahib, Sandhu visited Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib, Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib, Guru Ka Mahal and Gurdwara Damdama Sahib. He offered prayers and said the holy town reflected the legacy and sacrifices of Guru Tegh Bahadur and Guru Gobind Singh.
The Lieutenant-Governor also visited Gurdwara Patalpuri Sahib in Kiratpur Sahib, where he paid tribute to his late parents, Sardar Bishan Singh Samundri and Dr Jagjit Kaur Sandhu, and his elder brother, Sardar Jasjit Singh Samundri, whose ashes were immersed there.
Marking World Environment Day, Sandhu planted a tree in the gurdwara premises in memory of his elder brother, a former Divisional Forest Officer in Ropar. He said the gesture honoured his lifelong commitment to environmental conservation and public service. The Lieutenant-Governor also prayed for peace, health, happiness and prosperity for all during the visit.
