Former Union Minister and Chandigarh MP Manish Tewari paid his obeisance at Sri Harmandir Sahib. Later, speaking to the media persons, Tewari said, “Today, we have come to Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib to seek blessings of Sri Waheguru Maharaj ji and to pray for the well-being of all, that the year 2026 brings happiness to the world, the country and especially to Punjab. May people live in peace, prosperity and happiness.”

Tewari further said that there is a lot of internal conflict in the world, while adding, “There is an atmosphere of conflict everywhere. Therefore, we have come to Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib with all our colleagues to pray for the well-being of all. And I pray to God that there be peace in the world, our country progresses and especially that Punjab remains in Chardi Kala (high spirits).”

Responding to a media query about the loss suffered by Punjab last year, particularly during floods, Tewari said, “This year, there is a hope for high spirits and well-being. I wish and pray that year 2026 will be better than 2025. And you’re right, Punjab has suffered a lot and not just now but for several centuries. But it is a great victory of the Punjab, Punjabis and Punjabiyat that no matter what difficulties came, no matter what troubles came, no matter what challenges came, Punjabis have faced every challenge and every difficulty with great courage.”

On being asked about the 2027 Punjab Assembly Elections, Tewari said, “Today, we have come to Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib for darshan and to pay our respects. This is not a political visit. When we come for political purposes, we will definitely talk about 2027.”

On this occasion, Tewari was accompanied with former MLAs Sunil Dutti and Jugal Kishor Sharma, President DCC Amritsar Sourabh Madan, Nitin Arora (OSD to MP Gurjit Ahujla) and former President of the DCC Ludhiana (Urban) Pawan Dewan.