Jamshedpur Sikh community expresses solidarity with BJP and Narendra Modi

Mail News Service

Jamshedpur, May 9: In a display of unwavering support, the Sikh community in Jharkhand reaffirmed its commitment to backing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its leader, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the upcoming elections. A gathering of prominent Sikhs, organized by the Jharkhand Sikh Vikas Manch and Sikh Sangat Jharkhand, convened at the residence of Sardar Gurdeep Singh Pappu, Patron of the Central Gurdwara Management Committee in Sitaramdera.

The event saw the presence of BJP candidate and Member of Parliament, Bidyut Baran Mahato, who received a warm welcome from the attendees. More than a dozen Sikhs expressed their appreciation for the Prime Minister’s leadership over the past decade. They credited Prime Minister Modi for elevating India’s global stature in the economic arena, attributing his success to his adherence to the life and teachings of Sikh Gurus.

Highlighting significant milestones such as the 550th anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the 400th anniversary of Guru Teg Bahadur Ji, and the 350th Prakash Parv of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, as well as initiatives like the construction of the Kartarpur Corridor and granting Indian citizenship to Sikhs from Pakistan and Afghanistan through the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), the speakers praised Prime Minister Modi’s historic contributions. They also commended his efforts to ensure the comprehensive participation of Sikhs in India’s development journey.

MP candidate Bidyut Baran Mahato emphasized the unparalleled role of Sikhs in the country’s independence and development, asserting that India’s history remains incomplete without acknowledging their contributions. He lauded Prime Minister Modi’s deep reverence for Sikhism and its Gurus, noting the significant role Sikhs play in the nation’s inclusive development agenda.

The meeting, chaired by Sardar Gurdeep Singh Pappu and facilitated by youth BJP leader Satbir Singh Somu, concluded with a vote of thanks by Chanchal Singh Bhatia. The event also featured insights from BJP metropolitan president Sudhanshu Ojha, leader Babua Singh, former metropolitan president Dinesh Singh, and other esteemed BJP representatives, who echoed the sentiments of solidarity with the Sikh community and Prime Minister Modi’s leadership.