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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta visits Fatehgarh Sahib, offers sheesh at Gurudwara during anti‑drug drive
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 12:45 PM
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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta arrived in Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab, on Saturday as part of the BJP's anti‑drug campaign and performed a sheesh offering at the local Gurudwara.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta reached Fatehgarh Sahib in Punjab on Saturday, joining the Bharatiya Janata Party's statewide anti‑drug mission. Her visit was timed with the party's ongoing "nasha‑mukt" (drug‑free) outreach across the state.
During the stop, the CM participated in a traditional Sikh ritual by offering a sheesh (head offering) at the Gurudwara situated in the historic town. The act, commonly performed by devotees, underscores reverence and seeks blessings for the cause.
Gupta's presence highlighted the political commitment to curb substance abuse in Punjab, a region that has grappled with drug-related challenges for years. While no specific policy announcements were made, the visit reinforced the BJP's narrative of supporting community‑led initiatives.
Local officials welcomed the leader, noting that the Gurudwara gathering attracted a sizable crowd of residents and volunteers who are part of the anti‑drug drive. The event concluded without any further scheduled activities for the day.
During the stop, the CM participated in a traditional Sikh ritual by offering a sheesh (head offering) at the Gurudwara situated in the historic town. The act, commonly performed by devotees, underscores reverence and seeks blessings for the cause.
Gupta's presence highlighted the political commitment to curb substance abuse in Punjab, a region that has grappled with drug-related challenges for years. While no specific policy announcements were made, the visit reinforced the BJP's narrative of supporting community‑led initiatives.
Local officials welcomed the leader, noting that the Gurudwara gathering attracted a sizable crowd of residents and volunteers who are part of the anti‑drug drive. The event concluded without any further scheduled activities for the day.