Amritsar, Feb. 19 -- In a move that has ignited fresh political buzz in panthic circles, Sikh seminary Damdami Taksal, once headed by slain militant leader Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, has put up hoardings across the state featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home minister Amit Shah and Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis.

The banners publicise a two-day state-level event in Navi Mumbai to mark the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur - a development that has triggered debate over the growing proximity between the BJP leadership and the Taksal. The banners also feature the image of Taksal chief Harnam Singh Dhumma.

A Taksal spokesperson said preparations for the February 28 and March 1 programme are in full ...