Central Sikh Museum now has Baba Jang Singh’s portrait

Tribune News Service

Amritsar, January 8

The SGPC has placed a portrait of Baba Jang Singh of Karnal in the Central Sikh Museum at the Golden Temple complex on Friday. Baba Jang Singh was martyred at gurdwara Sri Rakab Ganj Sahib, Delhi, in 1982 during the Dharam Yudh Morcha.

The Golden Temple’s head priest Giani Jagtar Singh, Akal Takht officiating Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh, Takht Kesgarh Sahib Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh and Baba Ghala Singh Nanaksar were present on the occasion and unveiled the portrait. Earlier, Bhai Bhupinder Singh recited Gurbani Kirtan and Bhai Sultan Singh offered prayers.

Addressing the function, Giani Harpreet Singh said, “The sacrifice of Baba Jang Singh has a special place in the Sikh community. The Sikhs should take inspiration from the sacrifices he made and be there for the chardi kala (high spirits) of Sikhism.”

Giani Jagtar Singh said, “The Central Sikh Museum is a precious treasure of Sikh history, and here the portraits of great personalities are displayed who have contributed for the kaum (community). Baba Jang Singh of Karnal sacrificed his life for the sake of the kaum.”

Baba Karamjit Singh also shared information about the martyr and acknowledged the SGPC and the Singh Sahiban for setting up his portrait in the Central Sikh Museum.

On the occasion, heads of various sampradas (branches) and prominent personalities were honoured with siropas (robe of honour).

Among others present on the occasion were former Jathedar Giani Joginder Singh Vedanti, Giani Iqbal Singh, SGPC general secretary advocate Bhagwant Singh Sialka, SGPC member Rajinder Singh Mehta, Bhai Ajaib Singh Abhayasi, Giani Ram Singh, Baba Jeet Singh Johalanwale, Baba Joga Singh Karnal, Baba Ravinder Singh, Baba Baldev Singh Mandirawale, secretary of Budha Dal Diljit Singh Bedi, OSD to SGPC president Dr Amrik Singh Latifpur, Prof Balwinder Singh Jorhasingha and Bhai Sukhjit Singh Ghanayia.