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India bars Sikhs from Singh anniversary

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[ad_1] LAHORE: The 186th death anniversary of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the iconic “Sher-e-Punjab” (Lion of Punjab), was observed with reverence and solemnity at Gurdwara Dera Sahib in Lahore. However, the absence of Sikh pilgrims from India cast a shadow over the commemorations, as Indian authorities denied permission for the delegation to travel to Pakistan, despite … Read more

Pakistan marks Ranjit Singh anniversary amid absence of Indian Sikh pilgrims

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[ad_1] Listen to article Pakistan marked on Saturday the 186th death anniversary of Maharaja Ranjit Singh with solemn ceremonies at Gurdwara Dera Sahib in Lahore, but the absence of Indian Sikh pilgrims cast a shadow over the commemorations. Indian authorities denied permission for a delegation of Sikh devotees to travel to Pakistan despite Islamabad’s official invitation, according to Pakistani … Read more