Punjab Minister Advises Indian Sikhs to Carry US Dollars for Pakistan Visit

Punjab’s first Sikh minister, Ramesh Singh Arora, advised Indian Sikhs to carry US dollars instead of Indian currency during their visits to Pakistan. He received complaints about unfair currency exchange rates for Indian Sikhs. Arora stressed that visitors should not pay extra amounts to group leaders for facilities.

Punjab's first Sikh minister, Ramesh Singh Arora, has issued a new advisory, urging Indian Sikhs to carry US dollars instead of Indian currency when visiting Pakistan.

Arora, who also serves as president of the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee, highlighted complaints of currency exchange exploitation. Visitors reportedly received less than the current exchange rate for their Indian rupees.

He also advised against paying extra to group leaders for facilities. This initiative precedes the expected arrival of a substantial number of Indian Sikhs to celebrate the 555th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev on November 14.

(With inputs from agencies.)