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Macron Visits Bangla Sahib, DSGMC Denies Road Closure Rumors as False

French President Emmanuel Macron visited Delhi's Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, where he received blessings during a kirtan performance. The Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee clarified that rumors of road closures for the visit were false propaganda. Macron also highlighted the strengthened India-France relationship, announcing a Special Global Strategic Partnership. He emphasized a shared vision for the Indo-Pacific region focused on avoiding hegemony.

Key Points: Macron at Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, Road Closure Rumors Denied

  • Macron visited Gurdwara Bangla Sahib
  • Received blessings during kirtan
  • DSGMC denied road closure rumors
  • Macron announced enhanced India-France partnership
  • Focus on shared Indo-Pacific vision
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French President Emmanuel Macron visits Bangla Sahib; DSGMC clarified no roads closed

French President Emmanuel Macron visited Gurdwara Bangla Sahib in Delhi. DSGMC clarified no roads were blocked, calling such claims false propaganda.

"some people are deliberately spreading false propaganda - DSGMC leaders"

New Delhi, February 19

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday visited the Gurdwara Bangla Sahib in the national capital, where he received Guru Sahib's blessings, with government officials clarifying the rumours of blocked roads as false propaganda.

According to Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) president Sardar Harmeet Singh Kalka and General Secretary Sardar Jagdeep Singh Kahlon, Macron bowed down with utmost reverence and respect and received blessings while the Kirtani Jatha were performing soulful kirtan of the Guru's divine words.

Furthermore, they clarified the rumours about roads being closed due to the visit, stating that some people are deliberately spreading false propaganda and that they have also spoken with senior police officials and want to clarify that whenever a VIP visits, no road is blocked in any way.

While thanking the Sangat for their cooperation, he once again assured that the Committee is always ready for every kind of cooperation, and any kind of laxity in this matter will not be tolerated.

Earlier today, French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said the two countries now share a Special Global Strategic Partnership, which is unique and will expand further.

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in the national capital, Macron said India and France have built very strong relations over the past few years, which his visit has helped to consolidate, particularly in the area of defence.

"This is my fourth bilateral visit as president; the Prime Minister has also visited several times, we have seen each other more than twenty times, and in recent years we have consolidated a very strong relationship. This fuels an extremely dense agenda centered around a shared vision of the Indo-Pacific, as well as a desire to avoid any form of hegemony or vassalization in the region, and to avoid being in a position that is in any way conflictual," he said, according to a video on the official account of the French Presidency and the Élysee Palace posted on X.

- ANI

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Rohit P
The strategic partnership with France is crucial, especially for defence and tech. Glad the visit went smoothly. But I wish our media would focus more on the substance of the partnership rather than just the VIP movements and rumors.
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Aman W
Why do people spread such false rumors about road closures? Creates unnecessary panic. Kudos to the committee for the swift clarification. The visit itself sends a strong message about India-France ties.
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Sarah B
Visiting a place of worship shows a leader's character. This is a positive step for international relations. The shared vision for the Indo-Pacific that Macron mentioned is the real headline here.
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Karthik V
Good to see the focus on avoiding "hegemony" in the region. India and France as strategic partners can be a strong counterbalance. The Gurdwara visit is a nice cultural touch to the hard politics.
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Nisha Z
While the visit is positive, I hope this "Special Global Strategic Partnership" translates into tangible benefits for common people, not just defence deals. More jobs, tech transfer? Let's see.

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