:dateline:Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa who has been on hunger strike since November paid homage at Takhat Sri Keshgarh Sahib earlier today after the conclusion of a 24 hour hymn recital by the Akhand Kirtani Jatha at Gurdwara Amb Sahib.� Bhai Sahib had expressed his desire to visit Takhat Sahib ever since being released from Ropar Jail.� Considering his deteriorating health, Sikh congregations made plans to travel to Anandpur Sahib and a number of people accompanied him there.
While some eminent personalities also went along with Bhai Gurbaksh Singh, a number of Panthik and Sant Samaj leaders remained missing.� Those that did attend include Justice A.S. Bains (Retired), S. Harpal Singh Cheema, Baba Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwale, Sikh Student Federation (Bhindrawale)� and Bhai Amrik Singh (Damdami Taksal, Ajnala).
In a press note, the Nirvail Khalsa Dal mentioned, �Baba Ranjit Singh Khalsa Dhadrianwale, who has been supporting Bhai Gurbaksh Singh�s cause, reached Gurudwara Amb Sahib in the morning to give him best wishes and extend support for Bhai Sahib’s [pilgrimage] to Anandpur Sahib. Baba Ranjit Singh Khalsa has also sent a number of Singhs from their [group] with Bhai Gurbaksh Singh to Anandpur Sahib, whilst a large number have been staying at Gurdwara Amb Sahib for support and security. During an interview with UK�s Sangat Television, the Sikh preacher sent a strong message to the authorities and Sikh masses.�
During the visit to Anandpur Sahib, Bhai Damandeep Singh again went on hunger strike and continued to raise awareness of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh�s mission.� He had earlier continued a 4 day long hunger strike when Bhai Gurbaksh Singh was kidnapped by the city police.� Sikhs from Baba Ranjit Singh�Dhadrianwale’s [group] continued to guard Gurdwara Amb Sahib today.
Bhai Gurbaksh Singh is trying to bring awareness towards the plight of Sikhs illegally detained in jails across India.� He has received support from a number of Sikh organizations, however to the dismay of the Sikh community; Sikh leadership has not expressed much support.
Incidentally, it is also Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa�s 49th birthday today.� His hunger strike has entered Day 28 at Gurdwara Amb Sahib in Mohali.� Bhai Sahib has lost a lot of weight but he is in rising spirits.� He continues to meet with Sikh congregations and deliver speeches whenever possible.
