Massive response to march supporting Bhai Gurbaksh Singh’s struggle for release of Sikh prisoners

December 16, 2013 | By Sikh Siyasat Bureau

Amb Sahib/ Mohali (December 16, 2013):The Sikh sangat of Malwa region of Punjab took out “Bandi Singhs Rihai March” from Takht Damdama Sahib to Gurdwara Amb Sahib Mohali today. The march was attended by the Sikh sangat in large numbers. The march received massive response from the Sikh sangat throughout the way from Damdama Sahib to Amb Sahib (Mohali).

The march was jointly organized by Damdami Taksal, Akali Dal Panch Pardhani and Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satikar Sabha. The organizers of the march told Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) over phone the march passed through Talwandi Sabo, Maur, Mansa, Bhikhi, Sunam, Nabha, Bhadson, Fatehgarh Sahib, Chooni and Landran before reaching Gurdwara Amb Sahib (Mohali).

The March was addressed at Gurdwara Amb Sahib (Mohali) by various Sikh leaders who called upon the Sikh sangat to support the cause.

It is notable that Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa’s hunger strike has entered 32nd day today. He is seeking release of 6 Sikh political prisoners namely – Bhai Gurmeet Singh, Lakhwinder Singh, Shamsher Singh, Wariam Singh, Gurdeep Singh Khaira and Lal Singh. These individuals are languishing in various Indian jails despite having completed the terms of their sentences.

It may be recalled that the organizers of the Bandi Singh Riahi Morcha issued an urgent appeal for Sikhs in UP on December 16, 2013 to join the move for securing release of Wariam Singh.

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