Youth Akali Dal to launch "Meri Dastar Meri Shan" campaign on Baisakhi
Youth Akali Dal to launch "Meri Dastar Meri Shan" campaign on Baisakhi
The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) will launch a State level campaign “Meri Dastaar Meri Shaan” on April 14 on the occasion of Baisakhi to instill pride for the turban among the youth.
The unique campaign, which will coincide with the celebrations of Khalsa Sirjana Divas, will be inaugurated by former deputy chief minister and SAD President Sukhbir Singh Badal. Besides teaching youth the art of turban tying, the event will also witness turban tying competitions at the district level across the State.
Giving details of the programme, it’s Co-ordinator and youth leader Gurpreet Singh Rajukhanna said former minister Bikram Singh Majithia was closely associated with the programme and would grace its launch. He said the event would culminate with a state level competition in June in which winners of the district competitions would vie for top slots.
Sharing his views on the campaign, the SAD President said the turban was not a mere piece of cloth but an article of faith symbolising self-respect and exemplary courage. “As the title of the campaign suggests, the turban is a matter of great pride for every Sikh. It is in our earnest endeavor to instill pride in our younger generation about our distinct identity and promote our rich and glorious cultural heritage”.
Mr Badal said the mega campaign would not only inspire youth from Punjab to take pride in their turban, but will also provide them an opportunity to showcase their turban tying skills. “Shiromani Akali Dal is committed to preserve and promote Punjab’s rich heritage and this is yet another humble attempt in this direction”, he added.
-PTC News
