Tribune News Service

Kapurthala, November 12

A two-day Vishav Sikh Conference dedicated to the 552nd Parkash Purb of Guru Nanak Dev, which was held at Gurudwara Bebe Nanki, Sultanpur Lodhi, concluded today. The conference was organised by the newly-formed organisation Global Sikh Vichar Manch, Sultanpur Lodhi, headed by Dr Assa Singh Ghuman and coordinated by Dr Paramjit Singh Mansa.

The deliberations focused on the topic ‘Relevance of Guru Nanak’s bani in the present day world.’ The programme with the gurbani shabads were sung melodiously by the students of Akal Academy, Sultanpur Lodhi. Technical sessions were presided over by Padma Shri Baba Sewa Singh. Special guests included Sant Sukhjeet Singh Seechewal, Gurpreet Kaur, member SGPC, Sawarn Singh, Dr Mehar Singh Nadala, Balwant Singh Mali, Chetan Singh, Director, Bhasha Vibhag, Prof Gurwinder Kaur Ghag Canada, Mukhtiar Singh Chandi, Satinder Singh Ludhiana, Ajaib Singh Chhatha, Meeta Khanna and Bhagwan Singh Khoji.

Papers were read on various sub-themes at the conference. The valedictory session was chaired SGPC Chief Jagir Kaur. She honoured the learned scholars who participated in the conference, including Dr Paramveer Singh and Dr Daljeet Singh from Punjabi University, Patiala, Dr Kulwinder Singh Bajwa, Chetan Singh Khalsa, Harvinder Singh Khalsa, Sayiad Simer Singh, Dr Paramjit Kaur and Dr Jaswant Singh Bugran. She also felicitated Dr AS Ghuman and Dr Paramjit Singh Mansa.

The SGPC president also announced Rs 2 lakh grant for the publication of the proceedings of the conference and honoured the persons who have contributed for the success of this conference who included Prof Amarjit Singh Khera, Gursimranjit Singh Canada, Jaswinder Kaur Mansa, Sukhdev Singh Judge, Jaswinder Singh Tarn Taran, Dr Parminder Singh Thind, Mandip Singh Rimzim and Sarabjot Singh.