In a major decision, Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government has decided to reopen the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor from Wednesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday.
Taking to Twitter the Union Home Minister said, “In a major decision, that will benefit large numbers of Sikh pilgrims, PM Narendra Modi government has decided to re-open the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor from tomorrow, November 17. This decision reflects the immense reverence of the Modi government towards Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji and our Sikh community.”
“Indian Sikh pilgrims warmly welcomed by Pakistan on their arrival through Kartarpur Sahib Corridor, today,” Pakistan High Commission in India tweeted.
Punjab Congress Chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Tuesday welcomed the decision of the Centre to re-open the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor from Wednesday, calling it an ‘invaluable gift’ for the devotees of Guru Nanak Dev.