Congress MP Randhawa writes to PM Modi, seeks Amritsar be declared ‘no-war zone’

Gurdaspur MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to declare the holy city of Amritsar as a “No-War Zone” and “work with international bodies to establish enduring protections for it”.

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Describing it as “a matter of profound spiritual and national significance”, the MP said, “The holy city of Sri Amritsar Sahib, home to Sri Harmandir Sahib (The Golden Temple), is not merely a geographical location, it is the spiritual heartbeat of the Sikh faith and a lighthouse of love and peace for humanity. Its sacred aura transcends religious boundaries, offering comfort, unity and compassion in a world increasingly torn apart by conflict and division.”“With due respect, I wish to clarify that this appeal is not a request for political sovereignty akin to the Vatican City, but rather a plea for international spiritual recognition and enduring security protections. In an era marked by rising global tensions and militarisation, it is imperative that Sr