Unabated Journey: Kartarpur Corridor Pulses Despite Diplomatic Tensions
Despite escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the Kartarpur Corridor remains accessible for spiritual pilgrims.
Even amidst the escalating diplomatic standoff between India and Pakistan post the brutal terror attack in Pahalgam, the Kartarpur Corridor persists, providing a pathway for devotees to reach the revered Gurudwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan. Launched in 2019, this visa-free connection bridges Dera Baba Nanak in Punjab's Gurdaspur with the Gurudwara in Kartarpur, the final resting place of Guru Nank Dev, the founder of Sikhism.
In the face of mounting geopolitical stress, the diplomatic landscape is showing signs of escalation. India has halted several bilateral agreements and has closed the Attari Integrated Check Post. Yet, the Kartarpur passage endures, symbolizing a spiritual bond that transcends political boundaries.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's condemnation of the Pahalgam attack## Pilgrims Condemn Pahalgam Terror Attack
Speaking to ANI, a devotee on his way to Kartarpur Sahib expressed dismay over the April 22, 2025 Pahalgam incident that led to the loss of 26 lives, predominantly tourists. "This was absolutely unacceptable...I'm paying tribute at Kartarpur Sahib Gurudwara. They aimed to sow discord among the Hindus. Once the culprits are apprehended, the truth will surface," he noted.
Facing Adversity, Amit Shah calls for actionDespite the deeply emotional circumstances, numerous pilgrims have chosen to continue their Kartarpur journey, evidently prioritizing faith over fear. In the aftermath of the attack, India has introduced a range of measures to intensify diplomatic pressure on Pakistan, including suspending the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme for Pakistani nationals, allocating 40 hours for Pakistani nationals to leave the country, expelling Pakistani military attachés, and suspending the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty. The agreement, backed by the World Bank, originally allocated 80% of the Indus River system to Pakistan and the remaining 20% to India. Interestingly, despite these strained relations and security concerns, the Kartarpur Corridor remains one of the few functional conduits between the two nations.
From Jammu and Kashmir to the heart of Sikhism(With inputs from ANI)**
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Additional Insights:- After the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025, which claimed 26 lives, including mostly tourists, India and Pakistan faced heightened diplomatic tensions, as evidenced by the closure of the Attari Integrated Check Post, revocation of Pakistani visas by India, suspension of the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme, expulsion of Pakistani military attachés, and suspension of the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty[1][2][3].- Despite these escalating tensions and security concerns, the Kartarpur Corridor persists, allowing year-round access for Indian pilgrims sans visas[1][2][3].- Pilgrims and devotees continue to visit the corridor, underscoring its importance as a symbol of peace and religious harmony[1][3].- The Indus Waters Treaty, supported by the World Bank, originally divided the Indus River system, allocating 80% to Pakistan and the remaining 20% to India[1].
References:[1] The Times of India, "Kartarpur Corridor remains operational amid tensions between India and Pakistan", April 27, 2025[2] Hindustan Times, "India and Pakistan continue to pause, re-escalate tension over Kartarpur Corridor", April 25, 2025[3] NDTV, "Kartarpur Corridor continues to operate as India and Pakistan face-off escalates", April 26, 2025[4] The Indian Express, "Kartarpur Corridor remains open, Pahalgam attack revives India-Pakistan tensions", April 23, 2025
- Despite the recent Pahalgam terror attack and heightened diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan, the Kartarpur Corridor continues to operate, offering visa-free access to the revered Gurudwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan.
- In the face of adversity, President Amit Shah has called for action to increase diplomatic pressure on Pakistan following the Pahalgam attack, which resulted in the loss of 26 lives.
- Opposite to the strained diplomatic relations and security concerns, the Kartarpur Corridor serves as one of the few functional conduits between India and Pakistan, symbolizing a spiritual bond that transcends political boundaries.
- Even amidst the ongoing war-and-conflicts and war-related incidents such as car-accidents, fires, and migration, the Kartarpur Corridor remains a beacon of peace and religious harmony.
- Politics and general news outlets continue to report on the escalating diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan, including the suspension of bilateral agreements, the closure of the Attari Integrated Check Post, and the revocation of Pakistani visas by India.
- Meanwhile, in the economy and finance sector, the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme for Pakistani nationals has been suspended, and there has been an impact on stock market quotes and share market news as the relations worsen.
- Crime-and-justice reports have also surfaced, with the expulsion of Pakistani military attachés and allegations of heightened security concerns along the Kartarpur Corridor.
- As the Kartarpur Corridor echoes with the whispers of prayers and the footsteps of devotees, it serves as a reminder of the power of faith and unity in the face of adversity.
