Issuu

pilgrimage to Karta Millions watch /hiindialive impeachment hearing

hiindia.com

MIDWEST / EASTCOAST

In first-of its-kind occasion in 7 decades, Modi send first lot of 500 Kartarpur Sahib, last resting place of first Sikh Guru Nanak D

@hiindia

/hiindianoone

773.338.0222 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2019

IANS, DERA BABA NANAK (PUNJAB)

rime Minister Narendra Modi thanked his Pakistan counterpart Imran Khan for respecting the sentiments of India as he flagged off the first pilgrimage to Darbar Sahib in Pakistan after inaugurating the Kartarpur Corridor here. In the first-of its-kind occasion in seven decades, Modi sent the first lot of 500 pilgrims to visit Darbar Sahib, also called Kartarpur Sahib, the last resting place of first Sikh Guru Nanak Dev, in Narowal district in Pakistan’s Punjab province. “Visit to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib will become easy now,” Modi said at the Kartarpur Corridor inauguration event before opening the stateof-the-art Integrated Check Post for the corridor that connects Dera Baba Nanak shrine in Punjab’s Gurdaspur district with the historic Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara across the border in Pakistan. The corridor was inaugurated ahead of the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism, which falls on November 12. “I thank all who have been associated with the construction of the corridor,” Modi said, adding that he also thanked “Imran Khan for understanding Indian sentiments with respect to the Kartarpur Corridor and worked in that direction within the timeframe”. Donning a saffron turban, Modi, in his half-an-hour address at the function organized by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), said the cor-

BRAND NEW AYODHYA TO WELCOME RAM TEMPLE

n In Frame

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Punjab Governor V.P. Singh Badnore and Chief Minister Amarinder Singh at Punjab’s Dera Baba Nanak. (Photo: IANS)

Pakistan Sikh Nanak’s A 550th

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Sikh c munity on Tuesday observed the 550th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism. Main ceremony of the day wa held at Gurdwara Janam Asthan Nankana Sahib, Punjab provinc reports Radio Pakistan. Interior Minister Ejaz Shah jo a large number of Sikh pilgrims the shrine. Addressing the ceremony, Sh said that Kartarpur Corridor, the km-long border corridor betwee

Modi flags off US welcomes Kartarpur corr 1st pilgrimage to Kartarpur

ridor and the Integrated Check Post would serve thousands of devotees daily. “It is my honor to have inaugurated the corridor today. Guru Nanak’s teachings are being translated into various languages so that the next generation can also be enriched by them. We must vow to imbibe the preachings of Guru Nanak, which are still relevant,” Modi, who was bestowed with the ‘Kaumi Seva Puraskar’ by the SGPC, said. “Every Sikh Guru, starting from Guru Nanak to Guru Gobind Singh, has made efforts for the unity, defence and security of India. It is this tradition which has been carried forward by the Sikhs in the Independence struggle and thereafter in protecting the country,” the Prime Minister said. The first batch of pilgrims

WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI: The US welcomed the opening of the Kartarpur corridor, terming it as a “step towards promoting greater religious freedom”. The US State Department said in a tweet that it “welcomes the opening of a new border crossing between #India

& #Pakistan, the Kartarpur corrido “This corridor is a step towards promoting greater #religiousfreed Best wishes to the pilgrims makin the crossing for the 550th annive sary of Guru Nanak’s birth,” State Department spokesperson Morga Ortagus said.

included former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, former Chief Minister Prakash Singh Badal, SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal and Navjot Singh Sidhu. Meanwhile, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan congratulated the Sikh community on the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev and

said that the opening of the tarpur Corridor was a testimon Pakistan’s commitment to regi peace. He inaugurated the corr in Punjab province in Pakistan. “Want to congratulate th worked on the corridor,” News quoted Khan as saying w addressing the inauguration c mony in Kartarpur.

Facebook Pay to work across WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger (PHOTO LEFT) Sikh pilgrims reach Kartarpur in Narowal district of Punjab through the newly inaugurated check post of the Kartarpur Corridor to participate in the 550th birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev.

south special

Cong wants Sena to shed Hindutva

If the Congress becomes the part of the government in Maharashtra then it will also discuss cabinet berths ANAND SINGH, NEW DELHI

he Congress, which is in talks with its ally Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) over government formation in Maharashtra, is treading cautiously in preparing the common minimum programme (CMP) before committing to the Shiv Sena and wants the latter to shed its Hindutva ideology and take a secular stand. According to Congress sources, the party is in discussions with NCP over the CMP to form a government in the state, where Presi-

dent’s rule was imposed on Monday and the assembly put under suspended animation. Before committing to the Shiv Sena, the party first wants to discuss all the points of the CMP with the NCP, a Congress source said. He said that NCP chief Sharad Pawar is all set to meet Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi on the weekend to discuss the matter. He also said that the Congress will look at every aspect, on whether to support government formation in the state from inside or give outside support. According to the source, if the

Congress becomes the part of the government then it will also discuss the cabinet berths for the party. He, however, refused to give any time frame for government formation and said that, at this juncture, it would be very “hypothetical” to comment when a government could be formed in Mumbai. The source further said that the Congress will also study the Shiv Sena’s manifesto, and what they have promised to the people of the state. “If the Congress supports the Shiv Sena in the state for the government formation, then it will also ask the party to shed their

(PHOTO RIGHT) Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh along with his wife at the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur. (Photos: IANS)

Cong wants Sena to shed Hindutva

Ayodhya gets Ram temple In a historic judgement, the apex court tells the government to form trust in three months forbuilding temple; Muslims get an alternate five-acre land nearby to build a new mosque

After the announcement of the Supreme Court verdict in favour of the temple, the Yogi Adityanath government has decided to ensure rapid development of the holy city and promote it as an international tourist destination.

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray (Photo: IANS)

strong Hindutva ideology and take the secular stand on several issues,” he said. In the October 21 assembly elections, the BJP won 105 out of 288 seats, while its pre-poll alliance

partner Shiv Sena won 56 s However, the allies fell out Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thack demanded that the Chief M ter’s post be rotated, which unacceptable to the BJP.

The cruise planned on the Saryu, on the lines of Varanasi, will provide a panoramic view of the Ram temple, Rambycorridor and in Shankar, who resigned as an I cies caused their resignations mid-July,” BJP’s Karnataka Ram statue. The Chief Ministerunit has pendent asked in July and joined spokesman G. Madhusudan told party, has not been given the the state Culture and Tourism Departments IANS. et,” the official said. Sharavana will contest from the The counting of votes will to ..... -See InsideShivajinagar pages - Sapecial report high-profile Assembly place on December 9.

BJP picks 13 ‘defectors’ to contest Karnataka bypolls IANS, BENGALURU

he BJP has named 13 of the 16 defected former Congress and JD-S legislators as candidates for the 15 Assembly byconstituency in central Bengaluru With 104 legislators, exclu elections to be held across Karnataas the BJP did not allow seven- the Speaker, the ruling party h ka on December 5, hours after time former Congress lawmaker win at least 9-10 seats to ha they joined the ruling party here, a Roshan Baig to join the party simple majority in the 225-m party official said on Thursday. along with 16 others. ber Assembly with 113 as “Of the 17 disqualified rebel “Of the 13 named, 10 belonged halfway mark, and save its gov MLAs, 16 joined our party earlier Complete Design Installation with fine italian craftsmanship to the Congress and 3 to the Jana- ment. in the day barring Roshan Baig. The B-form has been given to 13 ta Dal-Secular (JD-S). The party’s The opposition Congress of them and to our former city corcandidate for the 15th Assembly October 31 announced the n KITCHENS BATHS ENTRANCE BASEMENT porator M. Sharavana to contest segment (Ranebennur) will be of 8 candidates and is yet to n PORCELAIN MARBLE & GRANTE& LVTalthough R. candidates for the remaining s Roshan Baig. (File Photo: IANS) the by-elections to fill the vacanfinalized soon

MS CUSTOM FLOORS & INTERIOR

For more T.N. Seshan passes away

Buying or Selling Your Home or: Former Business CHENNAI Election Com-

missioner T.N. Seshan, who was known for strict implementation of electoral laws and rules to clean up T.N. Seshan Indian elections, passed away at his residence here on November 10 following cardiac arrest, family sources said. He was 86. An 1955 cadre Tamil Nadu IAS officer who rose to become Cabinet Secretary, Seshan became the 10th Chief Election Commissioner of India after retirement, serving from December 12, 1990 to December 11, 1996. —IANS

CALL FOR BUSINESS LOAN >> $100K TO $10 MILLION

You can buy home only 3% down Buying home just need 550 credit. Raj Patel Realtor, ABR, SRS, PSA

630-205-6353

rajeshpatel@remax.net • www,rajrealtorhome.com • www.rpatel.illinoisproperty.com

information call: 312-538-5973 Mafia created sand scarcity: Chandrababu Naidu

SPOT AVAILABLE

IANS, VIJAYAWADA

ormer Andhra Pradesh chief minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday alleged that the sand scarcity in the state was created by sand mafia which was active with the full support of Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy. The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief said the sand mafia had spread its activities to neighboring states as the sand from Andhra Pradesh was being transported illegally to Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The leader of the Opposition was addressing the party workers at 12-hour-long fast undertaken by him here over the sand scarcity. Claiming that the man made

PLEASE CALL 773-338-0222 Email: advt@hiindiaweekly.com TDP President N. Chandrababu Naidu (Photo: IANS)

scarcity of sand has brought the construction activity in the state to a halt, he said over 35 lakh workers have lost their livelihood. Naidu alleged that about 50 workers committed suicide as they

were not finding the work in the absence of construction activity. He said that despite the suicides, YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) government was not responding to the situation.

Targeting Jagan Mohan Re the TDP leader alleged that creating a sand shortage, he en into a secret deal with ce cement companies. He said YS MLAs and other leaders were g licenses for sand extraction. Naidu also alleged that encroached upon the sand rea and were not allowing farme collect the sand from their fi He demanded immediate step stop the illegal transport of san cities like Hyderabad, Che and Bengaluru. “If the governm wants it can stop the illegal t port in one day,” he said. The former chief minister free sand policy as implanted du the TDP rule was the only solu He demanded that sand be m available to people free of cost.