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Punjab's Historic Assembly Session: Why Anandpur Sahib Hosts Guru Martyrdom Tribute

The Punjab Legislative Assembly will hold a special session at Anandpur Sahib on November 24. This historic meeting coincides with the 350th martyrdom day of Guru Tegh Bahadur. Multiple religious processions are converging at the holy city for commemorative events. The session follows AAP's recent electoral victory in Tarn Taran bypolls.

Key Points: Punjab Assembly Special Session at Anandpur Sahib on Nov 24

  • Special session coincides with Guru Tegh Bahadur's 350th martyrdom day commemorations
  • Multiple jathhas including Kashmiri Pandits converging at Anandpur Sahib
  • All-faith convention and cultural events scheduled for November 23-24
  • Session follows AAP's victory in Tarn Taran bypolls by 12,091 votes
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Special session of Punjab Assembly to be held at Anandpur Sahib on Nov 24

Governor summons Punjab Legislative Assembly for special session at Anandpur Sahib during Guru Tegh Bahadur's 350th martyrdom day commemorations from November 23-25.

"With humility, I extend an invitation to devotees across the country and around the world to attend the events - CM Bhagwant Mann"

Chandigarh, November 20

A special session of the Punjab Legislative Assembly will be held at Anandpur Sahib on November 24 at 1:00 pm, a notification by Governor Gulab Chand Kataria said.

"In exercise of the powers conferred upon me by virtue of Clause (1) of Article 174 of the Constiutution of India, I, Gulab Chand Kataria, Governor of Punjab, hereby summon the Punjab Legislative Assembly to meet for its 10th (Special) Session at 1:00 pm on Monday, November 24, 2025, at Bhai Jaita Ji Memorial, Sri Anandpur Sahib, District Roopnagar," the notification read.

The special session comes in the backdrop of the events being held in Anandpur Sahib from November 23 to 25, to pay tribute to the Ninth Sikh Guru, Guru Teg Bahadur, on the occasion of his 350th martyrdom day.

On Wednesday, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann wrote in an X post, "With humility, I extend an invitation to devotees across the country and around the world to attend the events being held from 23 to 25 November at Sri Anandpur Sahib, dedicated to the 350th martyrdom day of the Ninth Sovereign, Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji. Let us become acquainted with Guru Sahib Ji's unparalleled martyrdom and teachings."

CM Bhagwant Mann and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal attended a 'Kirtan Darbar' at Gurdwara Chatti Patshahi in Srinagar on Tuesday. CM Mann said that a 'jathha' will leave for a Yatra to Anandpur Sahib on Wednesday.

"The jathha will include Kashmiri Pandits too...The jathha will pass through Jammu, Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Dasuya and Garhshankar to finally reach Anandpur Sahib on 22nd November. Three more such jathhas will leave from Amritsar Sahib, Damdama Sahib and Tarn Taran Sahib, and all these jathhas will come together on November 22-23"

He said that a major all-faith convention will be held on November 23-24.

"An all-faith convention will also be held. Kirtan will also be held. There will be a drone show, a light and sound show to tell people about his life...Historic decisions that were never taken before will be taken in the convention," he added.

Guru Tegh Bahadur, born in Amritsar in 1621 to Guru Hargobind and Mata Nanki, is remembered for his profound spiritual teachings and ultimate sacrifice. He is also known to be the founder of the Anandpur Sahib city.

This special session also follows the ruling AAP's candidate Harmeet Singh Sandhu's victory by a margin of 12,091 votes in the Tarn Taran bypolls.

- ANI

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Priya S
While I appreciate the symbolic gesture, I hope this isn't just political optics. The government should focus on delivering real governance rather than ceremonial sessions. Let's see what "historic decisions" they actually take.
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Aman W
Guru Teg Bahadur Ji sacrificed his life for religious freedom. Holding the assembly session at his founding city during his martyrdom day is a beautiful tribute. The inclusion of Kashmiri Pandits in the jathha shows true secular spirit. 🕊️
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Sarah B
As someone who has visited Anandpur Sahib, this is a perfect location for such an important session. The spiritual atmosphere will hopefully inspire meaningful discussions and decisions for Punjab's development.
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Kavya N
The timing with the AAP's bypoll victory in Tarn Taran is interesting. Hope this session focuses on real issues facing Punjab - farmers' problems, unemployment, and drug menace. Let's not mix politics with religious occasions too much.
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Michael C
The drone show and light-sound show about Guru Teg Bahadur's life sounds fascinating! This could be a great way to educate younger generations about our rich history and spiritual heritage. Looking forward to seeing this!

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