PATIALA, Punjab—Sikhs have responded to threats from Shiv Sena by putting up posters of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and other martyrs across Punjab. Particularly in parts of Patiala and Anandpur Sahib, where Shiv Seniks had vandalized posters of Sant Bhindranwale, Sikhs have taken measures to install even larger posters. Shiv Sena mobs had vandalized posters of Sant Bhindranwale, warning Sikhs of consequences if more were put up.
A minor scuffle was reported in Patiala where members of Shiv Sena tried to threaten the Sikhs, however students of Baba Manmohan Singh Ji (Patiala) made them apologize on spot. The following picture has surfaced on the fan page of “Jatha Shaheeda” –
In addition, Sikhs online have resolved to change their profile pictures on various social media sites to that of Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale. Messages are being sent on Facebook, Whatsapp and other social media networks asking Sikhs to change their profile pictures.
This year’s anniversary of the Indian army attack on Sri Harmandir Sahib is special, in the sense that a large number of Sikhs living worldwide are taking part in commemorating the martyrs of 1984. In addition to Punjab, commemoration programs are being held worldwide and Sikhs are asking international bodies to break their 30 year silence and address the issue of human rights abuses in India.
