SGPC Slams Rahul Gandhi Over Guru Nanak Assertion
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Activists of a US-based Sikh coordination committee mentioned they raised slogans in opposition to Congress chief Rahul Gandhi in California for evaluating his ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ to that of Guru Nanak. (Picture: /File)
The premier non secular physique of the Sikhs lashed out at Congress chief Rahul Gandhi for evaluating his 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' to Guru Nanak's 'Udasis' and mentioned his social gathering would do effectively to recollect the 1984 anti-Sikh riots
Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, the premier Sikh non secular physique, has slammed Congress chief Rahul Gandhi for evaluating his ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ to Guru Nanak’s ‘Udasis’, throughout his tackle in California. The chief may face extra hassle as one other Sikh organisation, Sikh Coordination Committee of US, has determined to protest throughout his tour of New York.
Rahul’s (Gandhi) assertion was an expression of his short-sightedness and poor data of Sikh historical past, mentioned SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami. He suggested Gandhi to chorus from rubbing salt within the wounds of the Sikhs and keep away from clashing with the group’s historical past, personalities of Sikh Gurus and Sikh considerations.
“He talks about uniting India however ought to keep in mind the Sikh genocide by his social gathering in 1984. Had been the 1984 anti-Sikh riots executed on the behest of his father or mother social gathering leaders for uniting the nation? He should make clear it,” Dhami mentioned.
Normal secretary of the SGPC, Gurcharan Singh Grewal mentioned Guru Nanak travelled for the betterment of the world however ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ was targeted on political positive factors and garnering a vote financial institution.
“It may by no means be justified to check Rahul’s (Gandhi) political tour with that of Guru Nanak Dev’s ‘Udasis’. It has harm Sikh sentiments. Mainly, Congress ideology was anti-Punjab. Many points like bifurcation of Punjabi-speaking areas, water downside or Punjab’s capital concern cropped up throughout Congress tenure on the Centre, which may by no means be rectified so far,” Grewal mentioned.
Activists of a US-based Sikh coordination committee mentioned they raised slogans in opposition to the Congress chief in California for evaluating his ‘yatra’ to that of Guru Nanak. “He'll face the identical opposition in New York as effectively. Sikhs couldn't neglect the injuries given by the Gandhi household, be it the assault on Golden Temple or anti-Sikh riots,” they mentioned.
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