Kartarpur Sahib Corridor is atonement of mistake: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday said, Kartarpur Sahib corridor is an atonement of the mistake that took place in August 1947.

Mr Modi was speaking after releasing a 350-rupee commemorative coin as part of the birth anniversary celebrations of 10th Sikh guru Guru Gobind Singh in New Delhi.

He said now, devotees do not have to look at  Kartarpur Sahib shrine in Pakistan using binoculars and they could visit the place without visa using the corridor.

Mr Modi said, the central government is making efforts to get justice for the period of injustice which started in 1984 following the assassination of the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

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Prime Minister lauded Guru Gobind Singh's lofty ideals and values of the selfless service to humanity, devotion, heroism and sacrifice, and urged the people to follow his path.

Mr. Modi said, he was a great warrior, philosopher, poet and guru who fought against oppression and injustice.

He said, Guru Gobind Singh's teachings to people focused on breaking the barriers of religion and caste.