Guru Nanak Jayanti News: Pakistan Insults Hindu Families, Denies Entry for Celebrations at Nankana Sahib
“Go to Your Own Temples,” Said Pakistani Rangers to Hindu Devotees
On the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Prakash Gurpurab, 14 Hindu families who had travelled to Pakistan to participate in the celebrations of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s birth anniversary were humiliated and sent back from the border. The families, hailing from Delhi, Lucknow, and Nawanshahr, were reportedly denied entry and insulted by Pakistani Rangers, who told them — “Go to your own temples. What are you doing in Sikh Gurdwaras?”
Indian Pilgrims Denied Respect, Faced Religious Discrimination
Today marks Guru Nanak Jayanti, a sacred festival celebrated by Sikhs and Hindus alike. A group of Indian devotees, including both Sikh and Hindu pilgrims, travelled to Pakistan to take part in the holy celebrations at Nankana Sahib, the birthplace of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
While Sikh pilgrims were welcomed with flowers, the Hindu devotees were stopped at the border and not allowed to enter Pakistan. The authorities humiliated and expelled them, despite their valid visas issued by the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee.
“We Were Humiliated for Being Hindus” — Families Share Their Ordeal
According to Shri Ganga Ram and Shri Amar Chand, two members of the Hindu group, the Pakistani immigration officials and Rangers at Wagah Border behaved disgracefully.
They said, “We were part of the Sikh Jatha (group) with valid visas, yet they insulted us just because we were Hindus. They told us to go to our temples instead of visiting Sikh shrines.”
The devotees tried to explain that Guru Nanak Dev Ji is revered by Hindus as well, and his teachings transcend religion. However, their pleas fell on deaf ears, and they were forced to return to India in tears and deep sorrow.
Emotional Return: “We Wanted to Celebrate at Guru Nanak’s Birthplace”
The 14 families returned heartbroken, expressing that their dream to celebrate Guru Nanak Jayanti at his birthplace, Nankana Sahib, was shattered.
Many among them were originally born in Pakistan before migrating to India and had hoped to reconnect spiritually with their ancestral land. They now live in Delhi’s Fatehpur Beri area as Indian citizens.
Their emotional account reveals how religious intolerance marred what was meant to be a journey of faith and devotion.
India Takes Cognizance of the Incident
Sources confirm that the Government of India has taken note of Pakistan’s actions.
India plans to raise the issue diplomatically, viewing the move as an attempt by Pakistan to create divisions between Hindus and Sikhs. Officials believe this is a reaction to India’s Operation Sindoor, suggesting Pakistan’s frustration is now manifesting through acts of religious discrimination.
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