:dateline:News of disruption of kirtan at Takhat Sri Keshgarh Sahib, Sri Anandpur Sahib, has shocked the entire Sikh community.� This sacrilege took place during the visit of Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper to the holy shrine.
Sikh24 has learned that when Harper was just entering the premises, the Punjab Police officials tried to force the congregation out of the shrine, supposedly for security reasons.� This situation turned into a scene and led to discontinuation of kirtan and other duties being performed there.
Various Sikh Youth present inside the sanctum took strict notice of the Punjab Police�s anti-Sikh act and refused to leave the Takhat Sahib.� The incident was brought to the notice of Giani Tirlochan Singh who then came to intervene.� The issue caused by the Punjab Police officials seemed to have little impact on Harper�s visit.� He was later welcomed and honoured by Giani Tirlochan Singh.
Harper, along with his wife Laureen Harper and other delegates, were welcomed by Parkash Badal, Chief Minister Punjab other Government officials.� The couple also visit Virasat-e-Khalsa (Khalsa Heritage Centre) located also at Sri Anandpur Sahib.
The breach of maryada at Sri Keshgarh Sahib has sparked a new controversy within Sikh circles. �At one hand, the Indian Government is portraying the Sikhs as�extremists� whilst on the other, it’s own police force is trying to create a negative image of the Sikhs in front of Canadian Prime Minister.
I totally agree with the above comments. Jathedars and Officials of SGPC are spine less so called Sikh Heads.
Even the Chief Minister Badal has not done any complaint to the Central GOVT. of India WHY ???
Is Corruption and Greed ruling their mind.???
What is happening to SIKH QUAM in INDIA today. ?????
Where is the backbone of the Akal Takth and supposed SGPC? They have no authority over what matters. Accountability should be sought from them, and their written responses posted to these websites for others to see. It will expose the crux of the problem.