Punjab CM for reopening of Kartarpur corridor

June 29, 2020 19:03

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday said he is for the reopening of the Kartarpur corridor with adherence to the physical distancing norms amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

His statement came two days after Pakistan conveyed its readiness to India to reopen the Kartarpur corridor on the occasion of the death anniversary of Sher-e-Punjab or "Lion of Punjab" Maharaja Ranjit Singh who ruled the Sikh empire spread across the northwest Indian subcontinent in the early half of the 19th century.

The corridor was temporarily suspended because of the COVID-19.

"I want the Kartarpur corridor to be open. There can be social distancing," said Singh while replying to a question during a press conference here.

He said if he is asked on this issue, he would suggest the reopening of the corridor.

"If they ask me, I will suggest that it can be opened with social distancing," Singh added.

He, however, said that the Indian government could not be ready for reopening the corridor in a short time.

-- PTI

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