Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, November 6

The Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Wednesday passed a resolution to give broadcasting rights of gurbani from Golden Temple to all TV channels.

As of now, the Badal family owned PTC has monopoly over the broadcast of gurbani.

The resolution was moved by Tript Rajinder Bajwa during a special session of the Punjab Assembly to commemorate the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev. The resolution will be sent to the SGPC.The House also unanimously passed a Bill to establish Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University.

Earlier, while moving a resolution, Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh said, “I am hurt today that we are not united even in celebrating 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.” He appealed to former CM Parkash Singh Badal, who was present in the House to come together to celebrate Parkash Purb.Badal started the debate on the resolution. In a rare gesture, he was allowed to speak while sitting. Badal thanked former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Vice President Venkaiah Naidu for attending Punjab Vidhan Sabha session.

“Guru Nanak Dev raised voice against oppression. He raised voice against caste discrimination and superstitions,” Badal said.

Technical Education Minister Charanjit Singh Channi also appealed to SAD and SGPC to hold functions together.

AAP leader Sarbjit Kaur Manuke hailed Navjot Singh Sidhu and late Akali leader Kuldip Singh Wadala for their efforts to realise the dream of Kartarpur corridor.

Akali member Bikram Majithia said all MLAs of SAD will attend the government functions.

He asked why Sidhu and Sukhpal Khaira are missing from the House.

Leader of Opposition Harpal Cheema also called for a common stage for 550th Parkash Purb.