LOS ANGELES CA: The Sikhs of Los Angeles showed a rare spirit of unity in organizing the 518th Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji on Sunday November 29 at the Convention Center Los Angeles.

This auspicious function was organized by Sikh Study Circle Inc (Sikh Gurdwara Hollywood L.A.) with the full co-operation and collaboration of the management committees of all the Gurdwara of the city and other religious and political organizations. The Convention Center was full to its capacity and attracted more than three thousand Sikhs to celebrate the Birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

Dr.Arjinderpal Singh Sekhon recently nominated as Member of the Khalistan Council by the Panthic Committee congratulated the organizers for celebrating the function collectively. He appealed to the Sangat to carry on with the spirit of unity in the future Dr.Sekhon read out the messages sent by the Panthic Committee and A.I.S.S.F. (Gurjit Singh) to congratulate the Los Angeles Sikhs for celebrating this occasion and for showing this rare spirit of unity in the Panth.

He denounced the torture and maltreatment given to the mother of Bhai Harjinder Singh Jinda by the police.

The audience (Sangat) whole heatedly endorsed the appointment of Singh Sahib Bhai Gurbachan Singh Manochahal as the Acting Jathedar of Akal Takht and assured full co-operation in the conduct of day-to-day activities.

The Sangat also extended full support to the freedom fighters who are fighting against the repression of the State and Central government for the establishment of Khalistan.

Bhai Sajjan Singh Hazoori recited Gurbani S.Karnail Singh read out a poem appreciating the spirit of sacrifice of the freedom fighters.

Giani Amolakh Singh President of the Gurdwara Management Committee thanked the Sangatand other organizations for extending full co-operation in organizing the function jointly. He assured the Sangat to do their best to continue this spirit of unity in the days to come.

Gurdial Singh Randhawa the Secretary of Gurdwara Committee acted as coordinator.

Dr.Mahesh Bhaidani the Architect of the proposed building of the Gurdwara outlined the progress for getting permission of the council for starting the construction.

Guru’s langar was served to the Sangat for the whole day. Outside the hall some stalls were arranged to sell the literature and other material.

Dr.Chanan Singh “Chan” also organized an exhibition showing some rare collections and historical documents relating to Sikh religion.

 

Article extracted from this publication >> December 4, 1992