:dateline:Bhai Gurbakhash Singh Khalsa, who held a 44 day hunger strike to press the government to release six Sikh political prisoners, has said that Giani Gurbachan Singh, appointed Jathedar Sri Akal Takht Sahib must keep his word and deliver on his promise to ensure the permanent release of Sikh political prisoners.
Bhai Khalsa said, �I ended my fast after the Jathedar promised me he would initiate measures for the permanent release of the Sikh detainees. He should not betray the trust placed in him. The responsibility for the release of the detainees lies with him.�
Talking about his future strategy he said, �If adequate measures for ensuring permanent release of Sikh detainees would not be taken, I will have to struggle again. In this regard, we have invited suggestions from Sikh congregations.�
�In this struggle, Giani Gurbachan Singh will also have to join the movement–because after his assurances, we ended the fast,� he added.
Meanwhile, Bhai Lakhwinder Singh, who is languishing in Burail jail in connection with the CM Beant assassination case and was freed on parole last month, paid obeisance at Sri Darbar Sahib. His parole is also about to end.
