Instructions issued to ensure necessary arrangements including security, traffic, parking, cleanliness, and decoration
Jalandhar News: A grand Nagar Kirtan dedicated to the Prakash Purab of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji is being organized in the city on November 21, which will commence from Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Mohalla Gobindgarh. Preparations have been initiated by the district administration to conduct this sacred event smoothly.
In this regard, a meeting was held today at the District Administrative Complex here by Chairman of Punjab State Safai Karamchari Commission Chandan Grewal, Mayor Vaneet Dhir, and senior ‘AAP’ leader Nitin Kohli, in the presence of Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Amarinder Kaur.
During the meeting held with representatives of Gurdwara Management Committees and officials from various departments, a detailed review was conducted of the Nagar Kirtan route and the arrangements to be made for the convenience of the Sangat.
During the meeting, officials of the Police Department were instructed to ensure foolproof security arrangements, parking, and smooth traffic management. Municipal Corporation officials were asked to ensure cleanliness along the entire route of the Nagar Kirtan, along with proper decoration and lighting arrangements at prominent places and chowks.
In addition, instructions were also issued to ensure timely arrangements for drinking water, temporary toilets, uninterrupted power supply, deployment of medical teams, and other necessities. The concerned officials were directed to visit the Nagar Kirtan route and complete the required arrangements in advance so that the Sangat participating in the Nagar Kirtan do not face any kind of inconvenience.
Chairman of the Punjab State Safai Karamchari Commission, Chandan Grewal, said that the Punjab Government respects all religions equally and is committed to celebrating such religious events with full devotion. He stated that with the cooperation of the administration and the Sangat, the arrangements for the Nagar Kirtan will be carried out very smoothly.
Mayor Vaneet Dhir said that no stone will be left unturned by the Municipal Corporation regarding arrangements. He added that keeping in view the convenience of the Sangat participating in the Nagar Kirtan, all arrangements will be completed by the Municipal Corporation.
The Additional Deputy Commissioner assured that all necessary arrangements regarding the Nagar Kirtan and Prakash Purab events will be ensured by the district administration. She informed that duties of officials from various departments are being assigned in this regard, and regular monitoring of all arrangements will be ensured. She instructed the officials to perform their responsibilities with full dedication.
Senior ‘AAP’ leader Nitin Kohli said that the teachings of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji show the entire humanity the path of mutual brotherhood and ‘Sarbat Da Bhala’. He said that the Nagar Kirtan being organized on the occasion of Prakash Purab will be warmly welcomed at various places. He assured that every possible cooperation will be extended to conduct the Prakash Purab events smoothly.
Route of the Nagar Kirtan: Starting from Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Mohalla Gobindgarh, the Nagar Kirtan will pass through S.D. College, Bharat Soda Water, Mandi Fenton Ganj, Gurdwara Diwan Asthan, Milap Chowk, Phagwara Gate, Bhagat Singh Chowk, Panj Peer, Khingra Gate, Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Chowk Adda Hoshiarpur, Mai Hiran Gate, Patel Chowk, Basti Adda, G.T. Road, Bhagwan Valmiki Chowk, and Rainak Bazaar, before culminating at Gurdwara Diwan Asthan, Central Town at 8:00 PM.
Besides Joint Commissioner of Municipal Corporation Sumandeep Kaur, officials from various departments were also present on this occasion.
