AMRITSAR SAHIB, Punjab—In a press note shared with Sikh24, the Damdami Taksal chief Baba Harnam Singh Dhumma has said that the Pathi Singhs had committed violation of Sikh code of conduct by protesting inside the sanctum sanctorum Sri Harmandir Sahib. He said that they protest against Sukhbir Badal was totally condemnable.
He however held that demands of these Pathis were genuine and should be considered.
Baba Harnam Singh Dhumma stated in the press release that maintaining the honour of Sri Guru Granth Sahib was a moral duty of every Sikh but by violating the Sikh code of conduct, the Pathi Singhs have hurt sentiments of entire community.
Baba Dhumma expressed deep concern over this unfortunate incident that occurred first time in the history of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhik Committee. “This was the first time Pathi Singhs have raised their demands in this fashion,” he added.
It may be recalled here that the Pathi Singhs had staged a protest on July 31 inside the sanctum sanctorum Sri Harmandir Sahib against the SGPC during visit of SAD president Sukhbir Badal. SGPC Pathi Singhs were seeking increased wages and other benefits.
Due to the protest, 24 out of total 41 running Sri Akhand Path Sahibs were halted while only 17 could pursue smoothly. However, the protest had forced the apex Sikh body to partially address grievance of Pathi Singhs by raising their wages from Rs. 600 per session to Rs. 800 per session besides entitling them to group medical insurance scheme.
Dhuma speak only when his own masters are told where they are wrong – he loses his tongue when its the anyone else. The Pathi Singh should have their salaries increased instead going into the pockets of Badals and Dhumma’s alike who spend millions on just travelling in helicopters ……Dhuma is only put there by the Badals his days are also numbered one day he will be out.
Every body knows that this dhumma is great chamcha of akali dal badal that is why he is comenting against the pathi Singh’s genuine demand.He did not spoke any word when this Sukhbir got issued clean chit to sirsa dera chief.All sikh’s should know that this dhumma was appointed taksal head instead of Bhai Ram Singh who deserve it because Dhumma is RSS man and not a true taksali he is a great opportunist
Yes DHumma is a very evil man and he is a fake leader, he is an agent of evil Indian government, he is not a real Sikh