New Delhi, 19 March : In a strong and aggressive declaration that is set to intensify religious and political discourse across the country, the All India Sikh Conference Babbar has announced that Sikhs will move to reclaim the historic and sacred site of Gurudwara Shri Gyan Godhri Sahib near Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar on 13 April 2026 (Monday), the holy occasion of Baisakhi.
Addressing the media, Sardar Gurcharan Singh Babbar, President of the All India Sikh Conference Babbar, stated that the Sikh community has waited for decades for justice but has now decided to take matters into its own hands if the government fails to act. 
He alleged that the historic Gurudwara, associated with Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, was brutally demolished in November 1984, following the assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. According to him, thousands of rioters, allegedly acting under the directions of the then Congress government, razed the sacred shrine to the ground at Har Ki Pauri.
Babbar further claimed that after demolishing the Gurudwara, the land was forcibly कब्जा (encroached upon), and government structures were erected on the sacred site. He alleged that the land of Gurudwara Shri Gyan Godhri Sahib was converted into offices, including that of the Bharat Scouts and Guides, while markets and shops were constructed and sold to private individuals.
Calling it a “historic injustice and insult to Sikh faith,” Babbar said that this sacred place belongs to the Sikh community and must be handed back without any further delay.
He also highlighted that nearby Nanak Wara, spread across nearly 50 acres of land belonging to Guru Nanak Dev Jee, has been illegally occupied, where a large settlement has come up allegedly with the support of local administration.
The All India Sikh Conference Babbar has claimed that for several years they have been continuously appealing to the Uttarakhand Government to restore the historic Gurudwara to the Sikh community. Babbar stated that multiple assurances have been given by successive governments.
He said that five former Chief Ministers of Uttarakhand had, at different times, assured that the land of Gurudwara Shri Gyan Godhri Sahib would be handed over to Sikhs. Additionally, he claimed that three former Governors of Uttarakhand had also personally assured resolution of the matter during meetings at Raj Bhavan.
However, expressing deep dissatisfaction over the lack of concrete action, Babbar warned that the patience of the Sikh community has now reached its limit.
He issued a final appeal to the Uttarakhand Government, urging them to immediately hand over the sacred and historic site of Guru Nanak Dev Jee to the Sikh community.
“Otherwise,” Babbar declared firmly, “the Sikh community will be compelled to reclaim Gurudwara Shri Gyan Godhri Sahib by force on April 13, 2026.”
The announcement has already triggered serious discussions and concerns among religious, administrative, and political circles, as Hundreds of Sikh devotees are expected to gather in Haridwar on Baisakhi.
Prominent Sikh leaders who endorsed this announcement include Sardar Subha Singh Dhillon (Haridwar), Jathedar Satvinder Singh Kahlon (Haridwar), Sardar Nishan Singh Kahlon (Haridwar), Jathedar Avatar Singh (Punjabi Bagh, Delhi), Sardar Dilbag Singh (Rohini, Delhi), and Sardar Gopal Singh Mukhi (Rohini, Delhi).
With tensions rising and a firm ultimatum issued, all eyes are now on the Uttarakhand Government to see whether a resolution is reached or whether the situation escalates into a major confrontation on the holy day of Baisakhi.