The Indian government has given permission to specific groups of Sikh pilgrims to visit Pakistan for upcoming celebrations marking the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism, ANI reported citing sources. The visit will take place under the 1974 bilateral agreement between India and Pakistan, which permits religious pilgrimages to certain shrines across the border.
Only selected jathas (groups) will be allowed to travel, based on recommendations from the respective state governments. These suggestions will be reviewed by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and final approval will be granted by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
Only selected jathas (groups) will be allowed to travel, based on recommendations from the respective state governments. These suggestions will be reviewed by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and final approval will be granted by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
