AMRITSAR SAHIB, Punjab—In a sudden move today, five Takht Jathedars have pardon the controversial Sirsa cult chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim infamous for anti-Sikh activities and crimes like rapes and murders. The Jathedars announced this decision in relation to an ‘apology’ letter sent by Gurmeet Ram Rahim advocating his innocence. The letter is said to have prepared and sent under political guidance of Punjab Government led by Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal).
It is notable that in May, 2007 Gurmeet Ram Rahim had conducted an activity in Sirsa cult resembling the Amrit Sanchaar custom in Sikhism in which he dressed up like Guru Gobind Singh wearing costumes like him.
Appointed Jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib Giani Gurbachan Singh has said that Gurmeet Ram Rahim is pardoned after accepting his apology. He said that it was necessary to pardon him to control threats to disruption of peace and harmony across civilians residing in Punjab.
Meeting of the Jathedars was attended by Giani Gurbachan Singh (Jathedar Sri Akal Takht Sahib), Giani Mall Singh (Jathedar, Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib), Giani Iqbal Singh (Jathedar, Takht Sri Patna Sahib), Giani Ram Singh (Jathedar, Takht Sri Hazoor Sahib) and Giani Gurmukh Singh (Jathedar, Takht Sri Damdama Sahib).
Strongly condemning the excuse given by Akal Takht Jathedar, Bhai Papalpreet Singh (General Secretary, Sikh Youth Front) has said that Jathedars might forgive the Sirsa cult goon under political pressure but the Singhs who attained martyrdom while struggling against Gurmeet Ram Rahim will never pardon him.
ਸਿੱਖ ਕੌਮ ਨੂੰ ਬੇਨਤੀ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਸ਼ਾਂਤ ਰਹਿ ਕੇ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ ਤਖੱਤ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਦੀ ਮਰਿਯਾਦਾ ਨੂੰ ਕਾਇਮ ਰੱਖਣ ਲਈ ਸਿਰਸੇ ਵਾਲੇ ਨੂੰ ਮੁਆਫ ਕਰਨ ਵਾਲੇ “ਪੰਜ ਸਿੰਘ ਸਾਹਿਬਾਨ” ਅਤੇ ਸ੍ਰੋਮਣੀ ਕਮੇਟੀ ਅਤੇ ਰਾਜਨੀਤਿਕ ਸਮਰਥਕਾਂ ਦਾ ਫਿਲਹਾਲ ਸਮਾਜਿਕ ਬਾਈਕਾਟ ਕਰੋ ਜੀ ਅਤੇ ਇਹਨਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਕਿਸੇ ਸਮਾਗਮ ਵਿੱਚ ਨਾ ਸਦਿਆ ਜਾਵੇ ਅਤੇ ਨਾ ਹੀ ਟੈਲੀਵੀਜ਼ਨ ਤੇ ਦਰਸ਼ਨ ਕਰੋ ਜੀ…ਸਹਿਮਤੀ ਸਮੇਤ ਹਰ ਸਿੱਖ ਨੂੰ ਸ਼ੇਅਰ ਕਰੋ ਜੀ
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I agree with Bhai Paramjeet Singh Bajaj Jio, and suggest rehitvaan Gurmukh Punj Pyare be given authority to take Hukam from Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jio to obtain appropriate action against this ram Rahim clown.
what has become of our Kaum who support such dishonor to Gursikhi is truly sad
It is absolutely wrong to pardon Gurmeet Ram Rahim in this fashion. He should appear before Akal Takhat in person and offer apology and not by a letter and then accept the punishment. Giani Gurbachan Singh has not acted as per accepted system.