Balbir Singh Seechewal holds ‘green nagar kirtan’

Seechewal said till now, 15,000 saplings have been distributed to the devotees in the three ‘hare (green) nagar kirtans’. The nagar kirtan started from Nirmal Kuteya Seechewal and started under the patronage of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.

Noted environmentalist and Rajya Sabha member Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal held ‘green nagar kirtan’ in the wake of the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak on November 27. Seechewal said till now, 15,000 saplings have been distributed to the devotees in the three ‘hare (green) nagar kirtans’. The nagar kirtan started from Nirmal Kuteya Seechewal and started under the patronage of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.

Noted environmentalist and Rajya Sabha member Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal held ‘green nagar kirtan’ in the wake of the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak on November 27. (HT File Photo)

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