Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj Meets Norwegian Parliament President Masud Gharahkhani

Invites him to visit Sachkhand Sri Darbar Sahib

Oslo, Norway, October 27 , Kanwar Partap Singh /Tajeemnoor Kaur- A special meeting took place between Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj and President of the Norwegian Parliament Mr. Masud Gharahkhani at the latter’s office in Oslo. Mr. Gharahkhani warmly welcomed Jathedar Gargajj and the Sikh delegation accompanying him. During the meeting, Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj extended a special invitation to Mr. Masud Gharahkhani to visit Sachkhand Sri Darbar Sahib, the central religious place of the Sikhs.
The meeting was attended by Gurdial Singh from Norway; Paramjit Singh, president of the management committee of Gurduara Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Oslo; Baljit Singh, Gurinder Singh, Bhupinder Singh, Iqbal Singh and Jaskaran Singh, media adviser at the Secretariat of Sri Akal Takht Sahib.
During the interaction, Mr. Gharahkhani and Jathedar Gargajj discussed the work being undertaken by Sikhs in Norway and their contribution to the country’s progress and development. Jathedar Gargajj also apprised the Norwegian Parliament President of some of the difficulties faced by Sikhs in the country. Mr. Gharahkhani assured the Sikh delegation that positive steps would be taken to address these concerns.
Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj appreciated the Norwegian government’s decision to observe Sikh Turban Day every year on the occasion of Vaisakhi and expressed his gratitude to the government for the initiative. He said the move had greatly helped raise awareness about Sikh identity among local communities in Norway, adding that people in the country were increasingly showing pride and respect for the Sikh turban.
Mr. Gharahkhani appreciated the services rendered by Sikhs and Sikh organisations in Norway during the COVID-19 pandemic. He said that even today, whenever communities in Norway face difficulties, Sikhs are always at the forefront, providing selfless service.

Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj said Sikhs had made valuable contributions to Norway’s social, economic and cultural life. Through hard work, entrepreneurship, professional services, community engagement and initiatives inspired by Sikh principles of seva (selfless service), Sikhs had played an important role in the country’s development while enriching its multicultural society.
He added that the Sikh community’s commitment to service, equality, solidarity and respect for all faiths reflected values that strengthened social cohesion and mutual understanding.
Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj said Mr. Masud Gharahkhani’s visit to Sachkhand Sri Darbar Sahib would provide him with an opportunity to gain a closer understanding of Sikh principles. He added that such a visit would be a meaningful opportunity to further strengthen friendship, mutual respect and understanding between the Sikh community and the people of Norway.