Sikh Organizations Urge Reopening of Kartarpur Corridor for Pilgrimage to Pakistan
Sikh organizations and political parties are calling on the Indian government to reconsider the suspension of the Kartarpur Sahib cross-border corridor. The corridor has been closed since 'Operation Sindoor' in May, with the Ministry of External Affairs citing the prevailing security scenario. Devotees argue that if sporting events like cricket matches between India and Pakistan can proceed, religious pilgrimages should also be allowed. The Kartarpur corridor, inaugurated in 2019, allows devotees to visit the historic Darbar Sahib Gurdwara in Pakistan, the final resting place of Guru Nanak Dev, without a visa.
Key Points
- The Kartarpur corridor provides visa-free access for Indian pilgrims to the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan.
- The corridor was suspended following security concerns and 'Operation Sindoor' in May.
- Pilgrims highlight the inconsistency in allowing cricket matches while barring religious visits to Nankana Sahib.
- The Ministry of External Affairs has suspended registration applications indefinitely, citing the existing security scenario.
Exam Facts
- Inauguration year of Kartarpur Corridor: 2019.
- Location: Connects Dera Baba Nanak (India) to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib (Pakistan).
- Operation name mentioned: Operation Sindoor.
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