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Global Punjabi Association: Discussion on Punjab issues

July 26, 2025 By News Bureau

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Chandigarh, 24 July: The Global Punjabi Association (GPA), Chandigarh Tri-city Chapter, held a round table conference to discuss sensitive social issues pertaining to Punjab and Punjabis and action plan for commemoration of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib’s 350th Shaheedi Divas. The meeting was held at the Chandigarh Office of the Association. The Association is dedicated to the cause of Punjab, Punjabi and Punjabiat. It has a presence across the globe.

The meeting was chaired by S. Iqbal Singh Lalpura, Member Parliamentary Board, BJP and patron of Global Punjabi Association. S. Mohinder Singh, President, (GPA) Chandigarh Tri-city Chapter presided over the meeting. Col. Jaibans Singh, National Vice President of the association attended as an observer.

Also present was Bhai Naunihal Singh, the direct descendent of Bhai Daya Singh, one among the five Panj Pyara’s anointed by Guru Gobind Singh. Bhai Naunihal Singh is an eminent member of the Association.

The GPA members present in the meeting included Col. Vivek Sharma, Vice President of GPA, Tricity Chapter, S. Paramjit Singh, Ms. Gurinder Brar, Col IPS Dhaliwal, S. Amarjeet Singh Virk and S. Avtar Singh.

All delegates gave their views on core issues of drugs, law and order, employment and the economic situation of Punjab and resolved to assist towards addressing the same. Some action points were discussed.

The patron, S. Iqbal Singh Lalpura urged the delegates to integrate all Punjabi communities to commemorate Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib’s 350th martyrdom day in traditional spirit of Punjabi brotherhood. He further suggested outreach to religious leaders of all communities, academicians and the youth. It was also decided that the life and teachings of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib would be spread through the medium of seminars, discussions and other events.

Felicitation of Lt. General RS Sujlana by GPA Patron S. Iqbal Singh Lalpura

Lt. Gen. RS Sujlana (retd) was invited to present a reading of his latest book, ‘Peasants to Warriors.’ The book highlights the evolution of peace-loving farmers into formidable soldiers on the lines of the teachings of the Sikh Gurus and the Punjabi traditions for standing up for peace and justice.

The General, a fourth generation Army man has served in the Sikh regiment. He commanded a Corps in Punjab and was later Commandant Indian Military Academy. Post retirement he has remained Chairman of the Punjab Public Service Commission. He takes keen interest in Punjab history and is a prolific writer.

 


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