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Voice of Sikh- VOKS, Delhi (2025)

30/08/2025

𝗔 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗷𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗵.

It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart that I convey the news of the passing of our revered DGPC member Srinagar, Sardar Manjeet Singh Ji from HMT Srinagar Kashmir, who died today. This loss is felt profoundly not only by his family but by the entire Sikh community and all those who respected and admired him.

Sardar Manjeet Singh stood as a towering figure of courage, service, and dedication within our community. His commitment to uplifting the Sikh faith and culture, as well as his selfless work within the DGPC, earned him immense respect and admiration. Throughout his life, he remained devoted to the principles of honesty, unity, and compassion.

As Editor in Chief of People's Version Newspaper, I witnessed his passion and steadfast dedication to the welfare of our people. His leadership was a beacon of hope and strength, motivating many to follow his example of service and integrity.

In my role as Chairman of VOKS (Voice of Sikhs), I extend heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and the wider DGPC family. We share in this sorrow and stand united to support those who mourn his loss. May Sardar Manjeet Singh's soul find peace, and may his legacy inspire us to continue striving for the values he held so dear.

During this difficult time, let us honor his memory by rededicating ourselves to the causes he championed and by offering strength and solidarity to his loved ones.

Sardar Manjeet Singh’s legacy will remain an everlasting source of inspiration for the Sikh community worldwide.

Gurdyal Singh Bali
Editor in Chief, People's Version Newspaper
Chairman, VOKS (Voice of Sikhs)

30/08/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗞𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗶𝗿𝗶 𝗦𝗶𝗸𝗵𝘀

For over 500 years, the Kashmiri Sikh community has been an integral yet often overlooked part of Kashmir Valley’s rich cultural mosaic. Their journey began with the sacred Vara Ganga spring in Baramulla and has been marked by both indigenous roots linked to early Sikh Gurus and later migrations. This article explores their enduring spirit amid the challenges of migration and diaspora across India, blending history with personal stories and sacred landmarks.

𝑇ℎ𝑒 ℎ𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝑚𝑖𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑡𝑒𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝐾𝑎𝑠ℎ𝑚𝑖𝑟𝑖 𝑆𝑖𝑘ℎ𝑠 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑒𝑣𝑜𝑙𝑣𝑒𝑑 𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑠, 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑒𝑑 𝑏𝑦 𝑟𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑔𝑖𝑜𝑢𝑠 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠, 𝑝𝑜𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑒𝑠, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑓𝑙𝑖𝑐𝑡𝑠.

1. 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:
Sikh presence in Kashmir dates back to the travels of Guru Nanak Dev Ji in the early 16th century and subsequent Gurus, when many locals (often Kashmiri Pandits) converted to Sikhism. During the Sikh rule in the early 19th century under Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Sikhs were brought from regions such as 𝐏𝐮𝐧𝐣𝐚𝐛, 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐡𝐚𝐫, 𝐑𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐮𝐳𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐝 and settled in Kashmir to serve in military and administrative roles. These settlements occurred in various villages across Kashmir, including Baramulla and Anantnag, establishing ancestral Sikh communities in the valley.

2. 𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘀:
The most dramatic migration routes emerged during the Partition of India in 1947 and subsequent conflicts. When tribal militias and raiders invaded Kashmir, many Sikhs from northern areas, especially Baramulla and Muzaffarabad, fled through eastern routes such as Atuna ( Atuna was their natural route to reach Srinagar Airfield) and East ( route was natural way for Sikhs from Bhimber, Muzaffarabad and others to take refuge) towards Srinagar and Jammu for safety. Other Sikhs took the route via Ichamma and Attina villages in Budgam district, where fierce battles occurred. These routes often followed existing trade and travel paths connecting Kashmir Valley to the Punjab plains and northern India.

3. 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀:
In the late 20th century, due to militancy in the Kashmir Valley, there was a gradual migration of Sikhs from rural villages to urban centers like Baramulla, Srinagar, and Jammu for security and economic opportunities. Many Kashmiri Sikh families relocated permanently to various cities in India, including Delhi, Amritsar, and Chandigarh, while retaining property in Kashmir.

4. 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮:
Historically, Kashmiris including Sikhs also migrated to the plains of Punjab and other parts of northern India during times of famine, political instability, and persecution under Dogra rule in the 19th century. Migration routes often crossed the Pir Panjal Pass into Punjab and Jammu, where communities settled and integrated.

𝑴𝒊𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒆𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑲𝒂𝒔𝒉𝒎𝒊𝒓𝒊 𝑺𝒊𝒌𝒉𝒔 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒅 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒗𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒈𝒆-𝒕𝒐-𝒕𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏 𝑲𝒂𝒔𝒉𝒎𝒊𝒓 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒄 𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒕-𝒘𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒄𝒐𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒐𝒓𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑲𝒂𝒔𝒉𝒎𝒊𝒓 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑷𝒖𝒏𝒋𝒂𝒃 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒏𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒏 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒂. 𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒔𝒆 𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒆𝒔 𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒐𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒏 𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒐𝒓 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒆𝒅 𝒅𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒅𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒕, 𝒔𝒖𝒄𝒉 𝒂𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 1947 𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒃𝒂𝒍 𝒊𝒏𝒗𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒚, 𝒓𝒆𝒇𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒃𝒐𝒕𝒉 𝒅𝒆𝒇𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒇𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒇𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒚.

23/08/2025

𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗶 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗵 𝗡𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝘂𝗱𝗱𝗵𝗶 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗮 ( 𝐴𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑠𝑒 𝑏𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑜 𝐵𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑚𝑢𝑙𝑙𝑎 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑆𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑎𝑟 𝐹𝑎𝑡𝑒ℎ 𝑆𝑖𝑛𝑔ℎ 𝐵𝑎𝑙𝑖, 𝑤ℎ𝑜 𝑠𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑙𝑒𝑑 𝑛𝑒𝑎𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑉𝑎𝑟𝑎 𝐺𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑎 𝑠𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔. 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑛𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑏𝑦 𝑙𝑜𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑐𝑎𝑚𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑏𝑒 𝑘𝑛𝑜𝑤𝑛 𝑎𝑠 𝐹𝑎𝑡𝑒ℎ𝑔𝑎𝑟ℎ, 𝑛𝑎𝑚𝑒𝑑 𝑖𝑛 ℎ𝑖𝑠 ℎ𝑜𝑛𝑜𝑟 )

During the tenure of Sardar Hari Singh Nalwa as the Sikh Governor of Kashmir (under Maharaja Ranjit Singh, c. 1819–1821), a significant Shuddhi movement took place in the Baramulla region. This movement primarily aimed to reverse forced conversions carried out during earlier Afghan rule and to restore the Hindu and Sikh identity of many local Kashmiris, especially Brahmins.

Historical references suggest that around 50,000 Brahmin families returned to Hinduism and Sikhism through this initiative led by Hari Singh Nalwa in Kashmir.

The Shuddhi campaign was not merely religious, it was also a social and political reform, intended to revive local traditions, restore dignity to oppressed communities, and reaffirm religious freedom after decades of Afghan persecution.

Alongside reconversions, Hari Singh Nalwa also built and restored Sikh shrines, granted jagirs (land estates), and promoted Sikh settlements in Baramulla, Srinagar, and other parts of the Valley.

𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗵 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗵 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗶 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗚𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮

Among the Sikhs who were settled in Baramulla during this period was .𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐡 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐡 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐢, a distinguished officer and landholder under Hari Singh Nalwa. He was granted land near the sacred Vara Ganga, a site of spiritual and cultural importance.

His settlement became known as Fatehgarh, named in his honor, which over time became a landmark locality of Baramulla. Fateh Singh Bali’s descendants, who lived around Vara Ganga, came to be recognized as the Bragangies (derived from “𝐕𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬” → “𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬”). This clan carried forward his memory, representing a living Sikh lineage in Baramulla’s history.

This reform movement helped consolidate the presence of Sikhs in Kashmir and strengthened Hindu identity, leaving a lasting imprint on the region’s religious and social history.

Thus, Hari Singh Nalwa’s Shuddhi movement in Baramulla stands as a landmark episode in Kashmir’s history, empowering local communities, reversing centuries of forced conversions, and firmly embedding Sikh and Hindu legacies in the Valley.

23/08/2025

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶 𝗡𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗿

𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 to the 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐆𝐮𝐫𝐮 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐯 𝐉𝐢, 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢 𝐍𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐫 (𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐚), Jammu for their remarkable victory in the legal case. This matter had been in discussion for the past several months, as a few individuals were attempting to discard the presence of the existing democratically chosen committee and form their own parallel body.

However, truth and unity always prevail. The court has upheld the rightful committee, reaffirming the will of the Sangat. It is also worth mentioning that even earlier, the SDM had submitted in writing to the court that the Sangat stands firmly with the present committee. This clear and fair decision brings relief, joy, and renewed confidence among the devotees.

This victory is not just of a committee but of the entire Sangat of Preeti Nagar, who stood united against division and worked tirelessly to preserve the sanctity, discipline, and management of their Gurdwara Sahib. May Guru Sahib continue to bless the Sangat with unity, Chardi Kala, and Seva Bhavana.

22/08/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗵𝗮𝗶 𝗩𝗶𝗿 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝘂𝗻𝗷𝗮𝗯 & 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸
- The Legacy of Bhai Vir Singh and His Granddaughter

𝟏. 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐢 𝐕𝐢𝐫 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐡 – 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫

In 1908, in Amritsar, Bhai Vir Singh (1872–1957) a revered poet-saint and the “Father of Modern Punjabi Literature” joined forces with Sir Sunder Singh Majitha and Sardar Tarlochan Singh to establish Punjab & Sind Bank. Their goal: to uplift society’s most vulnerable by offering fair and accessible financial services to farmers, artisans, and small traders well before the government’s banking expansion .

Bhai Vir Singh’s commitment went beyond mere institution building, he envisioned the bank as a moral force grounded in Sikh values honesty, fairness, and Sarbat da Bhala, bringing dignity and empowerment to ordinary Indians under colonial rule .

𝟐. 𝐌𝐫𝐬. 𝐑𝐚𝐣𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐊𝐚𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐢 – 𝐀 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐝𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠

Decades later, Bhai Vir Singh’s ideals echoed in the actions of his granddaughter, Mrs. Rajinder Kaur Bali. From her maternal side, she was his granddaughter and grew up in a cultured and literary family, deeply influenced by the values of education, refinement, and service.

Rajinder excelled academically, topping her law class at Delhi University—a remarkable achievement for a woman of her time, setting her apart as a scholar of promise and determination.

She went on to join Punjab & Sind Bank, the very institution her grandfather had helped establish, thus carrying forward the family’s legacy in the world of finance. Over the course of her career, she rose to prominence and later retired as a Director of Corporation Bank (which was eventually merged into the Union Bank of India).

Alongside her professional achievements, Mrs. Bali’s personal life linked her to another distinguished lineage. She was married to Sardar Mohinder Partap Singh Bali (Bragangi) of Baramulla, Kashmir, a respected member of the Bali family of Kashmir and a commissioned officer who retired from the Indian Railways in Delhi. This union brought together two rich traditions Punjab’s literary and reformist legacy of Bhai Vir Singh, and Kashmir’s Sikh heritage embodied by the Bali family of Baramulla.

Beyond banking, Mrs. Rajinder Kaur Bali became a passionate custodian of her grandfather’s spiritual and literary vision. She was actively engaged with the Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan in New Delhi, where she authored memoirs, published works inspired by him, and kept his poetic and philosophical flame alive. Her influence extended far beyond India; she delivered talks and represented her grandfather’s legacy across the U.S., U.K., Australia, and Malaysia, ensuring that his message resonated with global audiences.

Through her life and work, Mrs. Rajinder Kaur Bali not only upheld the financial and cultural legacy of Bhai Vir Singh, but also symbolized the resilience, dignity, and service that unite Punjab and Kashmir’s Sikh traditions across generations.

𝗔 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

𝑩𝒉𝒂𝒊 𝑽𝒊𝒓 𝑺𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒉 (𝑭𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓) 𝑳𝒂𝒊𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒇𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑷𝒖𝒏𝒋𝒂𝒃 & 𝑺𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝑩𝒂𝒏𝒌, 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒃𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝒇𝒂𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒔𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒐𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒄 𝒖𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕.

𝑴𝒓𝒔. 𝑹𝒂𝒋𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝑲𝒂𝒖𝒓 𝑩𝒂𝒍𝒊 (𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒅𝒂𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒆𝒓) 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚’𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒗𝒐𝒍𝒗𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒃𝒂𝒏𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆; 𝒖𝒑𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒅 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒇𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓’𝒔 𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒄𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒔𝒎.

This powerful family story weaves together spiritual leadership, economic empowerment, and cultural inheritance. Through Bhai Vir Singh’s foundational vision and Rajinder Kaur Bali’s later contributions, the seed he planted in 1908 blossomed across generations.

20/08/2025

𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦. 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗵 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗵 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗶 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗮 – 𝗔 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗶𝗸𝗵 𝗞𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗶𝗿

When we talk about the history of Sikhs in Kashmir, one name that surfaces in local accounts of Baramulla (Varamulla) is Sardar Fateh Singh Bali. Though not widely documented in mainstream archives, his presence is deeply remembered in Sikh oral history and gurdwara traditions of the valley.

During the Sikh Empire’s rule in Kashmir (1819–1846), many Sikh soldiers and families settled in Baramulla.

Fateh Singh Bali is mentioned in community records as being brought to the Baramulla region (𝐕𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚 𝐆𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚) during the campaigns of Hari Singh Nalwa, the legendary general of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

Local Sikh writings say that he was connected with Fatehgarh Sharri and linked to the Kot Tirath Gurdwara in Baramulla, one of the important Sikh-era shrines.

The Bali family, to which he belonged, had several members serving in the Sikh army. Wider Bali family histories also note military commanders like Raja Mahan Singh “Mirpuri” Bali under Hari Singh Nalwa, showing strong martial ties.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿:

Unfortunately, there is no detailed primary biography of S. Fateh Singh Bali available online. Most references come from oral traditions, family memories, and local gurdwara accounts.

𝗦. 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗵 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗵 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗶 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿-𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗶𝗸𝗵 𝗞𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗶𝗿. 𝗛𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗮, 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗶 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗵 𝗡𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗵𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗵 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝘆.

16/08/2025

ਆਓ ਸੁਣੀਏ ਹਰਿਦੁਆਰ ਦੀ ਇੱਕ ਸੱਚੀ ਕਹਾਣੀ — ਇੱਕ ਰਿਕਸ਼ਾ ਚਾਲਕ ਦੀ ਕਹਾਣੀ, ਜਿਸਦੀ ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਰਾਮ ਦਾਸ ਜੀ ਦੀ ਅਦ੍ਰਿਸ਼ਟ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਨਾਲ ਬਦਲ ਗਈ। ਇਹ ਸਾਨੂੰ ਯਾਦ ਦਿਲਾਉਂਦਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਦੀ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਸਭ ਤੋਂ ਸਧਾਰਣ ਜੀਵਾਂ ਤੱਕ ਵੀ ਪਹੁੰਚਦੀ ਹੈ।

14/08/2025

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘆 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗿𝗱𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗦𝗮𝗵𝗶𝗯 𝗔𝗸𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗿

A new trend of performing Lawan without the traditional Palla has emerged at Gurdwara Sahib Akhnoor, sparking debate within the Sikh community. Questions are now being raised over whether this practice violates the Sikh Rehat Maryada. The role of DGPC Jammu in permitting or endorsing this change remains unclear.

04/08/2025

𝗥𝘂𝗺𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆? 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗺𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱, 𝗞𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗶𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝗧 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲.

In what could become one of the most significant administrative decisions since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, credible sources have indicated that the Union Government is set to grant full statehood to the Jammu region, while retaining Kashmir Valley as a Union Territory without a legislative assembly.

𝐻𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟, 𝑎𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑛𝑜𝑤, 𝑛𝑜 𝑜𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑛𝑜𝑡𝑖𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 ℎ𝑎𝑠 𝑏𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑟𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑒𝑑, 𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑢𝑏𝑙𝑖𝑐 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑝𝑜𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝑜𝑏𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑤𝑜𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔: 𝐼𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑎 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑓𝑖𝑟𝑚𝑒𝑑 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑦—𝑜𝑟 𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑎 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑔 𝑟𝑢𝑚𝑜𝑟?

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲:

𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝:
Expected to get its own elected legislature and administrative powers, Jammu may be reinstated as a full-fledged state—reversing its 2019 downgrade.

𝐊𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐢𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐓 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞:
Due to its sensitive security profile, Kashmir Valley is likely to remain under direct central control with no elected assembly.

This move, if confirmed, would align with the BJP government’s long-term strategy of region-wise empowerment under the broader banner of a “New J&K.” Administrative efficiency, national integration, and regional stability appear to be central themes behind this shift.

𝗠𝗶𝘅𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱:

𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐮: Likely to welcome the restoration of statehood.

𝐊𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐢𝐫: Political and civil society groups may criticize continued central rule and the absence of representative governance.

𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀:
Deployment has reportedly been increased in sensitive zones, signaling the administration’s preparedness for possible public reaction.

𝗥𝘂𝗺𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆?
Until an official gazette notification or statement is issued by the government or the President’s office, this development remains unconfirmed but highly credible. All eyes are now on the Union Government’s next steps—particularly in Parliament in the coming days.

𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒖𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒆𝒅 𝒖𝒑𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔.

30/07/2025

𝗥𝗮𝗷𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗨𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗦𝗶𝗸𝗵 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗞𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗿𝘀; 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱

Jaipur | July 30, 2025
In a landmark decision respecting the religious sentiments of the Sikh community, the Rajasthan Government has officially issued a directive permitting Sikh candidates to wear their turbans and carry Kakars during various examinations conducted across the state.

This progressive step ensures that Sikh identity is preserved without compromising security or procedural requirements during competitive and academic exams.

The initiative follows persistent legal advocacy and representation led by Advocate Neena Singh and her dedicated team of Sikh lawyers practicing at the Delhi High Court. Their tireless efforts have played a pivotal role in defending the constitutional right to religious freedom and safeguarding Sikh practices in public spaces.

Community leaders and civil rights groups have welcomed the decision, calling it a "significant moment for religious equality and dignity." Many hope this move will inspire similar directives in other states, setting a precedent for inclusive governance.

The directive is expected to be implemented immediately and will apply to state board exams, recruitment tests, and other public examinations under Rajasthan jurisdiction.

28/07/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻. 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲, 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲................
𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 — 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗚𝗣𝗖 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗺𝘂 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗞𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗶𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗲.

Education and health are the backbone of every community. They empower individuals, uplift families, and lay the foundation for a stronger, more progressive society. Without them, no community can truly thrive.

24/07/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗺𝘂 & 𝗞𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗶𝗿

By Voice of Sikh – VOKS

From the misty orchards of Baramulla to the bridges of Sopore, from the Maharaja’s assembly halls to the lecture rooms of Central India, the Balis of Kashmir have shaped the region’s history through a legacy of courage, intellect, construction, and cultural preservation.

The Bali clan has stood out in the Kashmir Valley for its extraordinary public service, engineering feats, academic accomplishments, and literary voice. This feature pays homage to five towering figures of this remarkable lineage—each representing a distinct facet of their contribution to Jammu and Kashmir.

𝘽𝙝𝙖𝙞 𝙆𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙮𝙖 𝙎𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙝 𝘽𝙖𝙡𝙞 – First Member of the Legislative Council (MLC), Jammu & Kashmir

A respected community elder and visionary, Bhai Khanaya Singh Bali was the first from his community elected to the Legislative Council during the princely state era of Jammu and Kashmir. His election marked a milestone in minority representation and democratic participation, as he navigated the delicate transition from autocratic rule under the Dogras to the emergence of constitutional governance.

He was renowned for his equity, persuasive oratory, and inclusive secular vision, and is remembered as a key architect in establishing Sikh presence in state politics.

(𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑠𝑒𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑤 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝ℎ𝑜𝑡𝑜𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑝ℎ 𝑜𝑓 𝑙𝑒𝑔𝑖𝑠𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠 𝑜𝑢𝑡𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑆𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝐴𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑙𝑦 (𝑃𝑟𝑎𝑗𝑎 𝑆𝑎𝑏ℎ𝑎), 𝐽𝑎𝑚𝑚𝑢 & 𝐾𝑎𝑠ℎ𝑚𝑖𝑟. 𝐸𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑜 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑡𝑎𝑘𝑒𝑛 𝑏𝑒𝑡𝑤𝑒𝑒𝑛 1934 𝑎𝑛𝑑 1947, 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑟𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑣𝑎𝑙 𝑖𝑚𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑐𝑎𝑝𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑠 𝑚𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑃𝑟𝑎𝑗𝑎 𝑆𝑎𝑏ℎ𝑎—𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑙𝑒𝑔𝑖𝑠𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑙𝑦 𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑖𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑑 𝑑𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐷𝑜𝑔𝑟𝑎 𝑟𝑢𝑙𝑒. 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑝ℎ𝑜𝑡𝑜𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑝ℎ 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑙𝑖𝑘𝑒𝑙𝑦 𝑡𝑎𝑘𝑒𝑛 𝑜𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑝𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐴𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑙𝑦 𝑅𝑜𝑜𝑚, 𝑠ℎ𝑜𝑤𝑐𝑎𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎 𝑑𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑒 𝑔𝑎𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑓 𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑛𝑜𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑟𝑒𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑠 𝑑𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑙𝑦 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑡𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑟𝑒𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑚 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑙𝑦 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝐽𝑎𝑚𝑚𝑢 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐾𝑎𝑠ℎ𝑚𝑖𝑟. 𝑆. 𝐾𝑎𝑛ℎ𝑎𝑦𝑎 𝑆𝑖𝑛𝑔ℎ 𝑖𝑠 𝑎𝑙𝑠𝑜 𝑠𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑖𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒.)

𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗿 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗵 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗶 – 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗝&𝗞 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 (𝟭𝟵𝟱𝟭–𝟭𝟵𝟱𝟳)

Sardar Purana Singh Bali holds a unique place in Jammu & Kashmir's political history as the first Marshal of the Constituent Assembly, established under Sheikh Abdullah in 1951. Tasked with maintaining order, enforcing discipline, and upholding decorum, his role was crucial during the formative years of the state’s democratic framework.

The Constituent Assembly, convened to draft J&K’s own constitution, marked a historic transition from monarchy to democracy. As Marshal, Purana Singh Bali brought dignity, experience, and authority to the proceedings, ensuring a smooth functioning of the Assembly during a politically sensitive era.

( 𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑠𝑒𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑤 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝ℎ𝑜𝑡𝑜𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑝ℎ 𝑜𝑓 𝑆𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑎𝑟 𝑃𝑢𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑎 𝑆𝑖𝑛𝑔ℎ 𝐵𝑎𝑙𝑖, 𝑚𝑜𝑠𝑡 𝑙𝑖𝑘𝑒𝑙𝑦 𝑡𝑎𝑘𝑒𝑛 i𝑛 1951—𝑡ℎ𝑒 ℎ𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑐 𝑑𝑎𝑦 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐽𝑎𝑚𝑚𝑢 & 𝐾𝑎𝑠ℎ𝑚𝑖𝑟 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑡𝑢𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝐴𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑙𝑦 𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑦 𝑎𝑑𝑜𝑝𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑒’𝑠 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑡𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛.)

𝙎𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙖𝙧 𝙏𝙖𝙧𝙖 𝙎𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙝 𝘽𝙖𝙡𝙞 “𝙈𝙪𝙨𝙖𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙧” – Poet, Scholar, Patriot

A man of words rather than weapons, Sardar Tara Singh Bali, affectionately known by his pen name “Musaffir” (the traveler), became the literary conscience of his community. A poet, historian, and social observer, he voiced the longings, displacements, and cultural pride of the post-Partition generation.

His poetry resonated deeply across Kashmir, capturing themes of secularism, exile, and Kashmiri identity, earning him a place among the intellectual vanguard of post-independence India. Musaffir’s verses continue to echo through the community as both art and archive.

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗽𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗵 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗶 – Academic Pioneer & Award-Winning Writer

The first in his community to earn a PhD in Anthropology, Professor Rachhpal Singh Bali was not only a trailblazing academic, but also a celebrated Punjabi author. Born on 14 February 1934 to Ram Singh Bali and Ishar Kour in Kanli Bagh, Baramulla, he pursued his MSc (1961) and PhD (1964) from Delhi University.

In 1966, he joined the Central University in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, where he retired as Professor and Head of the Anthropology Department. Known for blending rigorous fieldwork with empathetic insight, Professor Bali’s research was matched by his powerful creative writing in Punjabi—making him a rare bridge between science and storytelling.

𝙎𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙖𝙧 𝙂𝙖𝙟𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙎𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙝 𝘽𝙖𝙡𝙞 – Master Builder, Community Rebuilder

Perhaps no figure shaped the physical infrastructure of Baramulla and its surroundings more than Sardar Gajinder Singh Bali (1905–1968), a highly respected A-Class PWD and Army contractor. The son of Sardar Mitha Singh Bali and Sardarni Radha Kour, and grandson of Zaildar Dharam Singh Bali, he was instrumental in constructing some of the region’s most vital projects:

● Baramulla Bridge
● Sopore Bridge (see original construction photos)
● Saelu Bridge over the Jhelum
● Army cantonments at Uri, Rampur, Boniyar, Baramulla, Tapar, and Pattan
● Baramulla–Srinagar National Highway (widening)
● Baramulla–Babareshi Road

Following the 1947 Kabaili invasion, Gajinder Singh also contributed to the renovation of the Chattipatshi Gurdwara, offering strength and hope to a devastated Sikh community. Though he lost his father, Mitha Singh, as a child, he was raised by his paternal uncle, Zaildar Isher Singh Bali, and went on to become a beacon of reconstruction and upliftment.

He married Smt. Gobind Kour Bali of Wanpora, and the couple raised five daughters (Padam, Updesh, Tejpal, Iqbal, and Gurjeet) and two sons (Bhagwant and Surinder)—passing on a legacy built on foundations far stronger than stone.

𝑳𝒆𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒃𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝒂 𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒃𝒖𝒕𝒆—𝒍𝒆𝒕 𝒊𝒕 𝒃𝒆 𝒂 𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒐 𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓, 𝒉𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒓, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒎𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒆. 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑱𝒂𝒎𝒎𝒖 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑲𝒂𝒔𝒉𝒎𝒊𝒓 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒉𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚. 𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒂 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏.

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