350 lanterns fill sky in tribute to ninth Sikh master

The Punjab Government has launched a series of commemorative events to honour the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib, with special programmes scheduled across various districts of the state.

At one such event in Rajasansi, Sonia Mann, AAP in-charge for the region, marked the beginning of the celebrations by releasing 350 lantern balloons into the sky. The symbolic gesture was a tribute to the great sacrifice of the ninth Sikh Guru and served as the official start of the anniversary events.

Speaking on the occasion, Mann said the government has initiated development projects on a war footing to ensure the success of the celebrations. She emphasised that the roads along the planned procession routes are being cleaned and repaired as a top priority.

“These roads are being developed on a priority basis,” she said. “The appearance of the places touched by the feet of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib will be transformed and development work will be carried out in those villages and towns accordingly.”

Mann also used the platform to appeal to the public to celebrate a “green Diwali”. She urged people to come together for a pollution-free festival by keeping their surroundings clean and adopting environmentally conscious practices.

The event saw participation from local residents and community leaders who paid homage to Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib and pledged to uphold his legacy of sacrifice, courage and righteousness.

Amritsar