In a significant diplomatic development, India and Pakistan have agreed to renew their pact on the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor for an additional five years, just days after External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s visit to Islamabad, where he met with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar.
Ministry Statement
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Service Charge
Jaishankar’s Visit
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He promoted the Nirguna form of bhakti, rejecting:
Adi Granth Sahib
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Why in the news? | India and Pakistan have agreed to renew their pact on the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor for an additional five years |
Context | – The renewal follows External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s visit to Islamabad, where he met with Pakistan’s leadership. |
Pact Expiration | – The original pact, facilitating Indian pilgrimages to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib, was set to expire on October 24. |
Purpose of the Corridor | – The 4 km-long corridor provides visa-free access for Indian Sikh pilgrims to visit Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan. |
Service Charge | – India urged Pakistan to waive the US$ 20 service charge imposed on each pilgrim. |
About Kartarpur Corridor | – Connects Darbar Sahib Gurdwara in Pakistan with Dera Baba Nanak shrine in India. |
Visa-Free Access | – Allows Indian pilgrims to travel without a visa, only requiring a permit to enter Pakistan |
Inauguration | – Opened on November 12, 2019, to commemorate Guru Nanak Dev’s 550th birth anniversary. |
Significance of Guru Nanak | – Founder of Sikhism, honored during Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti on the full moon day in the month of Katak. |
Guru Nanak’s Philosophy | – Promoted Nirguna bhakti, rejecting sacrifices, ritual baths, image worship, and austerities. |
Adi Granth Sahib | – Compiled by Guru Arjan, includes hymns from Guru Nanak and other saints. |
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