Punjab Govt Ensures Comprehensive Health, Transport, and Security Arrangements for Shaheedi Sabha – CM

Approximately 5 million devotees will offer tribute and respect to the Chhote Sahibzadas and Mata Gujri Ji.

Google company’s services will be utilized to ensure smooth transportation, providing accurate traffic information on roads leading to Fatehgarh Sahib.

A massive blood donation camp will be organized; strict warning issued to those setting up unauthorized blood donation camps.

Over 3,200 police personnel will be deployed to maintain security and monitor anti-social elements.

Punjab Government will provide full support to Shiromani Committee for arrangements for the congregation.

Chandigarh, December 2025 : Providing detailed information about arrangements for millions of devotees coming from across the world to pay homage to the great sacrifice of the Chhote Sahibzadas and Mata Gujri Ji on the sacred land of Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said that extensive arrangements have been made for health facilities, transportation, sanitation, security, and other measures to ensure no difficulty for any devotee.

In a conversation with journalists, the Chief Minister said that special efforts have been made for health facilities keeping in mind the large influx of devotees. He informed that 20 Aam Aadmi Clinics and 5 dispensaries will be established, staffed with specialist doctors and other personnel. He added that medicines and other necessary materials have been arranged for these clinics and dispensaries.

Referring to the great sacrifice of Chhote Sahibzadas Baba Zorawar Singh and Baba Fateh Singh, sons of Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the Chief Minister said that their unparalleled sacrifice to protect the human right to follow religion according to conscience is a unique event in human history. He noted that in Sikh history, this sacrifice is remembered as “Big Sacrifice of Small Lives.” Though more than three centuries have passed, the pain is still deeply felt by the entire Sikh community.

The Chief Minister further said that the Punjab Government will start an “Inter-City Shuttle Bus Service” to provide free travel within the city during Shaheedi Sabha, with 200 shuttle buses and 100 e-rickshaws deployed for the devotees. These buses and e-rickshaws will take visitors from parking areas to the Gurudwara Sahib and other sites.

To streamline traffic, the services of Google Company have been engaged to provide accurate traffic updates on roads leading to Fatehgarh Sahib, allowing alternative arrangements in case of congestion. He added that five large and sixteen small parking areas have been created for vehicle parking.

Regarding security arrangements, the Chief Minister said that over 3,300 police personnel will be deployed to assist the devotees. An Integrated Police Control Center has been set up, with a special helpline number 0176-3232838 for devotees. 300 CCTV cameras will be installed at major city locations to monitor anti-social elements, and drones will oversee the city like vultures. Temporary mobile towers will be installed to maintain mobile network services. 60 ambulances and fire brigade vehicles will be deployed for emergency response.

The Chief Minister emphasized that city sanitation is of utmost importance, and machinery has been brought from various districts for cleaning. Volunteer teams will work in shifts, day and night, to maintain the sanctity of the city.

A massive blood donation camp will be organized on the sacred land of Fatehgarh Sahib during Shaheedi Sabha, contributing to humanity, and unauthorized camps will not be allowed, with strict warnings issued.

He stated that arrangements for the congregation are the government’s highest duty, and no effort will be spared. The government will fully support the Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee for any requests related to the convenience of devotees.

Referring to notifications granting Amritsar (Walled City), Talwandi Sabo, and Shri Anandpur Sahib the status of holy cities, the Chief Minister said this fulfilled a long-standing demand of Sikhs worldwide. These cities were declared holy on the 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Shri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji.

Commenting on Delhi’s severe pollution issue, the Chief Minister criticized the BJP government, saying that Punjab’s air quality index (AQI 70-110) is far better than Delhi (AQI 500). He noted that stubble burning incidents in Punjab have significantly reduced, acknowledged by the Central Government in Parliament.

Criticizing the renaming of MGNREGA to “Viksit Bharat – Jee Ram Ji”, the Chief Minister said if the BJP-led central government could, they would even rename India to “Deen Dayal Upadhyay Nagar”. He emphasized that changing names does not change governance; decisions for public welfare are required.

Present on the occasion: Chief Secretary K.A.P. Sinha and Special DGP Law & Order Arpit Shukla.