Leave Aside Confrontation, Bring Issues On Discussion Table For Resolution, Says Tarlochan Singh

Former minorities commission chairman Tarlochan Singh on Friday has suggested to leave confrontation aside and negotiate with the government to resolve issues. He said this while presenting a vote of thanks on the conclusion of an event that marked the release of a book on him – S. Tarlochan Singh – A historic journey.

“We can achieve a lot through negotiations, otherwise when the force is used we tend to lose the plot and it harms the interest of a large section of stakeholders,” he announced. Talking about the journey of his life, he said he worked as a daily wager in Patiala to earn livelihood after his family and he moved to Patiala from Pakistan in the partition of 1947, Singh said: since the start of his career, he tried to perform the best possible way and always attempted to bring issues on the discussion table to resolve the matters. 

Tarlochan Singh who also remained member of parliament, press secretary to the then president Giani Zail Singh and held various other portfolios and was given third highest civilian award Padma Bhushan. As a chairman of the indian tourism development corporation he took several initiatives such as Delhi Haat, which are still very popular and showcase India’s traditions, culture, cuisine and handicraft.

Speaking on the occasion Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan who unveiled the book titled at Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration, Chandigarh, hailed Tarlochan Singh’s work and as capabilities. "As a stalwart in politics, religion and journalism, Tarlochan Singh stands out as a prominent figure in the Punjabi community, providing a distinctive identity to the global Sikh community", he said.

According to the speaker, Tarlochan Singh forged his destiny by embracing the philosophies of the great Sikh Gurus. His dedication as a true disciple of the Gurus is evident in his journey of life.

Addressing the gathering, Union Minister of State Som Prakash said that Tarlochan Singh always raised his voice for Punjab and Punjabiat. He said that this book will prove to be a source of inspiration for the coming generations.

Authored by Dr. Prabhaleen Singh and published by Sarbat Da Bhala Charitable Trust, this book delves into the life's struggle and work done by Tarlochan Singh. The author has gathered exceptional information through extensive research from around eight prominent writers.

Former IAS officer Suresh Kumar said he has drawn key lessons from the life of Tarlochan Singh’s life such as dealing with the media in a credible way, a persons who keeps learning in his life can perform anywhere, balancing wisdom in politics, and one can be religious, protect regional interest and also be aa nationalistic.

Dean Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Dr. Sarabjinder Singh; Vice-Chancellor Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University, Patiala, Prof. Karamjeet Singh; publisher of Outlook magazine Sandeep Gosh and senior journalist Roopinder Singh also spoke on the occasion. According to him, this work on the life of Tarlochan Singh will keep his work alive for many years and be an inspiration for everyone to work for the betterment of the people.

Managing Trustee, Sarbat Da Bhala Charitable Trust SP Singh Oberoi who has sponsored printing of the books, said that he was much impressed with the work done by Tarlochan Singh during his lifetime. Former union minister Balwant Singh Ramoowalia and former Punjab finance minister Parminder Singh Dhindsa were also present on the occasion. The audience comprised a galaxy of experts from different fields such as judiciary, media, civil administration and politics.

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