Langar and Shelter Support Empower Early Days of Panjab University Bachao Morcha

Chandigarh - In the opening phase of the Panjab University Bachao Morcha — a student-led protest demanding the restoration of democratic governance at Panjab University — several Sikh organizations and community groups came forward to ensure that students protesting day and night were not left to struggle alone.
 

For the first ten days of the movement, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) took charge of providing langar (community meals) and sleeping arrangements, ensuring hot food and a place to rest for all demonstrators at the protest site. The Sikh Missionary College, Ludhiana contributed by delivering blankets and other essential supplies, offering much-needed relief from the cold nights.
 

Crucially, all these relief efforts were coordinated by Gurjeet Singh Azad, who worked closely with SGPC, Sikh Missionary College Ludhiana, and the United Sikhs, a global humanitarian organization. United Sikhs provided sleeping bags and compact tents, especially helpful for younger students who were camping overnight.
 

This early wave of solidarity helped lay the groundwork for a sustainable protest environment.
 

As the movement progressed, the support expanded rapidly. By the time the major rally was held on 10 November 2025, the Morcha had evolved into a mass people’s movement. In the wake of the rally, participation from across Punjab surged — with religious institutions, intellectuals, teachers, and local village committees stepping in to run their own langar services and supply counters on the Panjab University campus.
 

Organizers of the Panjab University Bachao Morcha expressed heartfelt gratitude to SGPC, Sikh Missionary College Ludhiana, United Sikhs, and every individual and group that continues to support the movement with food, water, bedding, and moral encouragement.
 

Supporters say that with this growing unity and spirit of service, the movement is not just a fight for democratic rights but a profound expression of Punjab’s collective culture and deep-rooted tradition of seva (selfless service).