New Delhi: The Union government has decided to reopen the Kartarpur Sahib corridor, which links Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan, the final resting place of Guru Nanak, to the Dera Baba Nanak shrine in Punjab, from Wednesday.  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Tuesday. He said the decision reflects the Modi government's immense "reverence for Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji and the Sikh community".

Amit Shah said, "In a major decision, that will benefit large numbers of Sikh pilgrims, PM @Narendramodi govt has decided to re-open the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor from tomorrow, Nov 17. This decision reflects the immense reverence of Modi govt towards Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji and our Sikh community". 

"The nation is all set to celebrate the Prakash Utsav of Shri Guru Nanak Dev ji on 19th of November and I am sure that PM @NarendraModi govt’s decision to reopen the Kartarpur Sahib corridor will further boost the joy and happiness across the country", Shah said in a tweet. 

In a major decision, that will benefit large numbers of Sikh pilgrims, PM @Narendramodi govt has decided to re-open the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor from tomorrow, Nov 17.
This decision reflects the immense reverence of Modi govt towards Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji and our Sikh community.

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) November 16, 2021

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi expressed happiness over the Centre's decision. He said, "It's a happy moment that Kartarpur Corridor is reopening and prayers of Sikh community being answered. I had met PM-HM as CM & had requested them. Now they've announced, I thank them. Punjab cabinet will be part of the first jatha for paying obeisance on Nov 18".