Sikh community suffers great loss with passing of Baba Baljinder Singh Ji: Finance Minister
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh/Ludhiana-
Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Monday visited Gurdwara Karamsar Rara Sahib and paid last respects to Sant Baba Baljinder Singh Ji, the head of the Rara Sahib Sampradaya, who passed away on Sunday.
On this occasion, Cheema offered a loyi (ceremonial cloth) on behalf of the Punjab Government to the mortal remains of Sant Baba Baljinder Singh Ji. Payal MLA Manwinder Singh Giaspura was also present on the occasion.
Finance Minister stated that the passing of Sant Baba Baljinder Singh Ji is a significant loss to the Sikh community. He noted that the Rara Sahib Sampradaya has been propagating and promoting Sikhism for a long time and the entire Sikh community has suffered a great loss because Sant Baba Baljinder Singh Ji was connected to Sikh congregations with the Guru through kirtan and katha worldwide. He prayed that the Almighty grants Sant Baba Baljinder Singh Ji place at his divine feet.
Later, Finance Minister and MLA Manwinder Singh Giaspura also paid their respects at the ongoing 50th death anniversary commemorations of Sachkhand Vasi Dhan Dhan Baba Ishar Singh Ji, the founder of the Gurdwara Karamsar Rara Sahib.
It is noteworthy that the final rites of Sant Baba Baljinder Singh Ji Rara Sahib will be performed on August 27 at 3:00 PM in the car parking area of Gurdwara Karamsar Rara Sahib.