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- On one hand, it pretends to be a well-wisher of the Sikh community, inviting Sikh devotees from India to Nankana Sahib for the celebration of Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Prakash Parv, and boasting worldwide that the Pakistan Gurdwara Management Committee (PGMC) makes grand arrangements with full government support.
- If the Pakistani government and authorities truly respect the Sikh Gurus and love the Sikh community, they should focus on restoring and preserving these sacred gurdwaras instead of engaging in hollow theatrics and political hypocrisy.
- In Jalandhar village, under a nearby police station in Lahore, part of the Gurdwara Devi Sahib’s land has been turned into a shrine (mazar) and other constructions.
Pakistan continues to engage in its dirty political games. On one hand, it pretends to be a well-wisher of the Sikh community, inviting Sikh devotees from India to Nankana Sahib for the celebration of Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Prakash Parv, and boasting worldwide that the Pakistan Gurdwara Management Committee (PGMC) makes grand arrangements with full government support. But the reality tells a very different story.
In truth, hundreds of gurdwaras in Pakistan are either in ruins or have been forcibly occupied by locals. Sadly, neither the PGMC nor the Khalistani groups—who survive under the protection of Pakistani agencies abroad—have ever spoken a word about this. They are quick to criticize the Indian government, but fall completely silent when it comes to Pakistan’s mistreatment of Sikh heritage.
In contrast, India’s current Prime Minister and both central and state governments have shown deep reverence and respect for the Sikh Gurus and the Sikh community.
Many historic Sikh shrines in Pakistan, which hold great significance in Sikh history, are now in a deplorable and crumbling state due to administrative negligence.
For instance:
- The Gurdwara Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib in Wazirabad,
- The Gurdwara Bhai Behlo Ji,
- And several other ancient gurdwaras connected to Sikh heritage, are in a terrible condition — walls are collapsing, domes have fallen, and the surrounding land has been encroached upon.
In Kasur district, at Nankana Sahib, even the main building of the Gurdwara has reportedly been partly converted into the residence of a police officer, while the remaining portions are in ruins.
Similarly, near Lahore, the memorial associated with the village of Amarsar and the Gurdwara of Sri Guru Amardas Ji, located across the canal in the village Tatte, have also deteriorated severely.
In Jalandhar village, under a nearby police station in Lahore, part of the Gurdwara Devi Sahib’s land has been turned into a shrine (mazar) and other constructions. Likewise, on Kot Road, Lahore, the Gurdwara Sri Guru Ram Das Ji Memorial — Majnu Laddu Sahib has become dilapidated.
In total, more than 250 historic gurdwaras in Pakistan are reported to be in a pitiful state.
If the Pakistani government and authorities truly respect the Sikh Gurus and love the Sikh community, they should focus on restoring and preserving these sacred gurdwaras instead of engaging in hollow theatrics and political hypocrisy.
Otherwise, Pakistan should stop pretending to be a guardian of Sikh interests and end its mockery of Sikh sentiments once and for all.
