Sri Sri refuses Pak invitation to Kartarpur Corridor inauguration
The Government of Pakistan has invited spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to the inaugural ceremony of the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor, which is set to open tomorrow, i.e. November 9. The corridor facilitates non-visa movement to facilitate Sikh pilgrims visiting the holy shrine of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Gurdwara Darbar Sahib, Kartarpur, on his 550th birth anniversary. https://www.ptcnews.tv/punjab-declares-holiday-in-gurdaspur-kapurthala-and-amritsar-on-november-9-guru-nanak-dev-ji/ As per the report, the invite sent to Ravi Shankar reads, "Opening of the Kartarpur Corridor and promotion of religious tourism coincides with your objective of Violence-Free World." However, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar will not attend the opening due to prior commitments. The corridor will be inaugurated on Saturday amid ceremonies on either side of the border. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the corridor from the Indian side, while Pakistan PM Imran Khan will do so from his side. -PTC news
