Gurbaksh Singh to visit Gurdwara Anandpur Sahib

Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa, who is on hunger strike since November 14, on Wednesday announced that he would visit Gurdwara Anandpur Sahib on Thursday and in his absence Ludhiana resident Damandeep Singh would sit on hunger strike.

Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa, who is on hunger strike since November 14, on Wednesday announced that he would visit Gurdwara Anandpur Sahib on Thursday and in his absence Ludhiana resident Damandeep Singh would sit on hunger strike.

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Gurbaksh has been sitting on hunger strike since November 14 at Gurdwara Amb Sahib at Phase 8 here, demanding the release of five Sikhs from Indian prisons who had completed their jail sentences but had not been released.

Meanwhile, members of Sikh organisations like Akali Dal (Panch Pardhani), Dal Khalsa, Akali Dal (Amritsar) and Damdami Taksal (Ajnala) on Wednesday decided to extend support to Gurbaksh.

While addressing reporters, Akali Dal (Panch Pardhani) acting president Harpal Singh said, "Our members will accompany Gurbaksh Singh to Gurdwara Anandpur Sahib on Thursday."

Already, Baba Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwale has announced his support and decided to hold an open darbar at Gurdwara Amb Sahib on December 13.

Gurbaksh said he would continue his hunger strike till the release of the Sikh prisoners who were languishing in various jails.