CHANDIGARH, APRIL 20: In a tribute to late Padma Shri and former Hazoori Ragi of Sri Darbar Sahib Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa ji, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday announced his government’s decision to name the upcoming ITI at Lohian (Shahkot) after him.
Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa ji had passed away due to coronavirus on April 2 at Amritsar.
Captain Amarinder Singh, in a condolence to the family on Sunday, said he was deeply saddened over the untimely demise of the great Ragi, who was an expert in all Ragas of Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji.
Sharing his heartfelt sympathies with the bereaved family, relatives and friends, as well as the lakhs of Bhai Sahib’s admirers in Punjab, country and abroad, Captain Amarinder said that Khalsa ji dedicated his entire life to propagating Gurmat Sangeet by performing kirtan across the globe.
The Chief Minister prayed to the Almighty to grant eternal peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss.
