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Delhi celebrates the spirit of Punjab at Baisakhi gala
Celebrating the spirit of Punjab, the World Punjabi Organisation honoured achievers across cinema, fashion, social impact, and public administration at an awards ceremony in Delhi on Sunday night.
Hosted under the aegis of MP Vikramjit Singh Sahney, chairman of WPO, the evening featured cultural performances by a traditional Punjabi band and a bhangra troupe. Guests of honour Gulab Chand Kataria, Governor of Punjab, and Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, were felicitated with a shawl and kirpan. The event opened with the national song and anthem, setting a formal tone for the evening.
A spread of classic appetisers – lamb seekh kebab, paneer tikka, kali mirch murgh tikka, and ajwaini fish tikka – circulated as attendees took in the performances and celebrations.
<p>(L-R) Vikramjit Singh Sahney, Governer of Punjab Gulab Chand Kataria and Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Taranjit Singh Sandhu<br></p>
Hosted under the aegis of MP Vikramjit Singh Sahney, chairman of WPO, the evening featured cultural performances by a traditional Punjabi band and a bhangra troupe. Guests of honour Gulab Chand Kataria, Governor of Punjab, and Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, were felicitated with a shawl and kirpan. The event opened with the national song and anthem, setting a formal tone for the evening.
A spread of classic appetisers – lamb seekh kebab, paneer tikka, kali mirch murgh tikka, and ajwaini fish tikka – circulated as attendees took in the performances and celebrations.
<p>(L-R) Raj Kundra, Diljott, Geeta Basra<br></p>
Sanjay Passi and Rakesh Bharti Mittal
(L-R) JJ Valaya, PD Singh, Satish Jain
General JJ Singh (Retd) and Tarlochan Singh
Cultural performances added to the festive mood of the evening
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