Rajya Sabha member Vikramjit Singh Sahney on Wednesday (October 28, 2026) said that he has urged the Union government to reopen the Kartarpur corridor ahead of Guru Nanak Jayanti next month.
The exhibition has been organised by the World Punjabi Organisation, of which Mr. Sahney is international president. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday (October 28) inaugurated a painting exhibition, titled after the Prime Minister’s radio programme Mann Ki Baat , to mark 25 years of Narendra Modi’s public life.
Mr. Shah, but the government would also have to consider the geopolitical situation. “The corridor was closed after the Pahalgam terror attack. We have requested the Minister to reopen it ahead of Guru Nanak Jayanti next month, but it is the government’s call,” Mr. Modi should be conferred the Bharat Ratna for his dedication and unconditional service to the nation. “In the past, Prime Ministers were awarded the Bharat Ratna while they were in office. Mr. Mr. Shah and Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, who also attended the event, visited the gallery, after which a short film on Mr. Modi’s public service was screened. Welcoming the dignitaries, Mr. Sahney described the exhibition as a tribute to the Prime Minister’s sustained commitment to public service and the people of India.
The exhibition features 76 paintings by artist Manjit Singh depicting the Prime Minister’s 25 years of public service. Modi truly deserves the recognition due to his selfless work for the country,” Mr.
Sahney told The Hindu after the inauguration that he has raised the issue of reopening the corridor with Mr. Sahney said. He said that Mr.
