In a decision that would bring joy and relief to the Sikh community in India and Pakistan, the Indian government has decided to develop the Kartarpur corridor, which will help the pilgrims from Dera Baba Nanak in Punjab¡¯s Gurdaspur district to the International Border.
The corridor will give Sikh pilgrims from India easy access to the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur, in Pakistan, where Guru Nanak Dev spent 18 years.
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said that the Kartarpur Corridor project, with all modern amenities and facilities, will be implemented with Central Government funding to provide smooth and easy passage to the pilgrims.?
The Indian government, which made the first move on the development of the Kartarpur corridor, will also urge Government of Pakistan to recognize the sentiments of the Sikh community and develop a corridor with suitable facilities in their territory as well.?
Reacting to the Indian decision, Choudri Fawad Hussain, Pakistan's Minister for Information and Broadcasting said it is a victory of peace lobby in both countries, its a step towards the right direction and we hope such steps ll encourage voice of reasons and tranquillity on both sides of the border.