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Sikhs in Mumbai laud railway ministry's extension of Mumbai-Jalna Vande Bharat Express up to Nanded

Mumbai: In a long-standing demand from the Sikh community , the railway ministry has approved the extension of Mumbai-Jalna Vande Bharat Express up to Nanded. Bal Malkit Singh, convenor of Maharashtra Sikh Association, said: "The Vande Bharat will help devotees who undertake pilgrimages to Hazur Sahib, Nanded, one of the five takhts of the Sikh faith, where Guru Gobind Singhji spent his final days. This is a moment of satisfaction for the entire Sikh community and Guru Nanak Seva Sangat. For many years, we pursued this demand with commitment and unity. We thank the Prime Minister, central and state govts, and the railway board for recognising the religious, cultural, and national importance of Hazur Sahib, Nanded." Sources said train number 20705 will depart from Nanded at 5am and reach Mumbai by 2.25pm, while train number 20706 will leave from Mumbai at 1.10pm and arrive in Nanded by 10.50pm. Mumbai: In a long-standing demand from the Sikh community, the railway ministry has approved the extension of Mumbai-Jalna Vande Bharat Express up to Nanded. Bal Malkit Singh, convenor of Maharashtra Sikh Association, said: "The Vande Bharat will help devotees who undertake pilgrimages to Hazur Sahib, Nanded, one of the five takhts of the Sikh faith, where Guru Gobind Singhji spent his final days. This is a moment of satisfaction for the entire Sikh community and Guru Nanak Seva Sangat. For many years, we pursued this demand with commitment and unity. We thank the Prime Minister, central and state govts, and the railway board for recognising the religious, cultural, and national importance of Hazur Sahib, Nanded. " Sources said train number 20705 will depart from Nanded at 5am and reach Mumbai by 2.25pm, while train number 20706 will leave from Mumbai at 1.10pm and arrive in Nanded by 10.50pm.