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BJP’s RP Singh Seeks Action Over Alleged Political Activity at Bangla Sahib
RP Singh, a BJP spokesperson, complained to the National Commission for Minorities about alleged political activity inside Gurdwara Bangla Sahib in Delhi.
He said people linked to AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal and Left student groups had gathered, shouted slogans and shown placards there.
These are allegations, and the article does not report findings from an investigation.
Singh says a gurdwara should be respected as a place of faith and service.
He asked the commission to get information from the police and gurdwara managers.
He also wants an investigation and legal action if offences are established.
Singh asked for rules to help prevent similar political activity at religious sites.
Gurdwara committee president Harmeet Singh Kalka also condemned the reported attempt to protest inside the shrine.
BJP spokesperson and former Delhi MLA RP Singh petitioned the National Commission for Minorities over alleged political activity at Gurdwara Bangla Sahib.
Singh alleged that followers of AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal and members or affiliates of Left student organisations gathered, shouted slogans and displayed placards inside the shrine.
He asked the commission to seek reports from Delhi Police and gurdwara management and investigate the allegations.
Singh also requested appropriate legal action if offences are found, review of Sikh religious sentiments and minority rights, and safeguards against future partisan activity at religious premises.
DSGMC President Harmeet Singh Kalka condemned an attempt to stage a protest inside the gurdwara, saying it hurt Sikh sentiments and accusing AAP MLAs of politicising the issue.
- Who
- BJP spokesperson RP Singh petitioned the National Commission for Minorities; the allegations concern people Singh linked to AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal and Left student organisations.
- What
- Singh sought action over alleged political gathering, slogan-shouting and placard displays at Gurdwara Bangla Sahib.
- Where
- Gurdwara Sri Bangla Sahib Ji, New Delhi.
- When
- Sunday; the article does not specify a date.
- Why
- Singh said political activity inside a sacred place could undermine the shrine's sanctity and Sikh religious sentiments.
Political expression and protest
Protecting the shrine’s sanctity
Political activity at a place of worship
Political expression and protest
Singh said his complaint was not intended to curtail lawful peaceful protest or political expression, which he said should take place at appropriate forums.
Protecting the shrine’s sanctity
Singh argued that political gatherings, slogans and placards inside the gurdwara would compromise its sanctity and could hurt religious sentiments; Kalka also condemned the reported protest attempt.
Response to the allegations
Political expression and protest
The article says Singh stressed that his objection was not directed at a particular party or ideology and that the same standards should apply to all.
Protecting the shrine’s sanctity
Singh asked the commission to obtain factual reports, investigate the allegations and recommend legal action if cognizable offences are disclosed.
Key facts
- Petitioner
- RP Singh, BJP national spokesperson and former Delhi MLA
- Recipient
- National Commission for Minorities chairman Sardar Harjit Singh Grewal
- Location
- Gurdwara Sri Bangla Sahib Ji, New Delhi
- Alleged conduct
- Political gathering, slogan-shouting and placard displays
- Requested reporting
- Factual reports from Delhi Police and gurdwara management
- Requested follow-up
- Investigation, possible legal action where offences are disclosed, and safeguards against future partisan activity
- DSGMC response
- President Harmeet Singh Kalka condemned the reported attempt to protest inside the gurdwara
Quotes
RP Singh
BJP national spokesperson and former Delhi MLA
“The right to political expression does not entitle anyone to disregard the dignity of a sacred place of worship. The issue is not about any particular political ideology. The same standards of respect must apply to every political party, student organisation and individual. No political agenda can be placed above the sanctity of Guru Ghar.”
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“This representation is not intended to curtail anyone's lawful right to peaceful protest or political expression. Such activities have appropriate platforms and must be conducted in accordance with the law... Gurdwaras are places of faith, sewa and spiritual solace—not political battlegrounds.”
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