Pakistan had issued 2,856 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India for their participation in annual festivals relating to Baisakhi celebrations in Pakistan from April 9 to 18.
"Members of Sikh diaspora from all across the joined in #CelebratingTogetherness event at India House. FM @nsitharaman interacted with them and extended Baisakhi greetings. Highlighted the initiatives by the Govt for the community," Indian Ambassador to US Taranjit Singh Sandhu said in a twe
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In his greetings, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann said, "The creation of the Khalsa without caste and colour discrimination was done by Guru Gobind Singh Ji on the holy land of Anandpur Sahib."
In his greetings, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityananth said, "Festival of Baisakhi is a symbol of our glorious tradition and rich heritage. This festival associated with the harvesting of the new crop is also a reflection of the agricultural traditions and rich culture of our cou