Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday reviewed ongoing preparations for the upcoming Gurmat Samagam, which is going to be held at the Red Fort area, marking the 350th martyrdom anniversary of revered Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur.
The Chief Minister conducted an on-site inspection and directed all departments concerned to complete tasks within stipulated timelines and with the highest standards of quality.
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She reviewed key arrangements related to security, crowd management, traffic regulation, cleanliness, lighting, drinking water, and the availability of emergency services.
CM has instructed officials to ensure that devotees and visitors face no inconvenience during the event, and emphasised the need for seamless coordination among all departments.
Delhi Cabinet Ministers Manjinder Singh Sirsa and Kapil Mishra, along with other dignitaries, accompanied CM Gupta.
Gupta has said that the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur is being observed across the country with deep devotion, reverence, and enthusiasm, and in Delhi, a grand three-day commemoration has been planned at the Red Fort on November 23, 24, and 25.
She added that this historic monument stands as a witness to Guru Sahib’s supreme sacrifice, and extended an invitation to people from across the city and the country to participate in the event.
She shared that the event will also include a grand museum showcasing important historical accounts and evidence related to the life and martyrdom of the revered Guru, while a special light-and-sound show will be presented on the ramparts of the Red Fort.