Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Sikh Leaders Condemn AAP Government's Srinagar Event
Imagine the government was holding an important religious event, but instead of being serious, they had entertainment like dancing and singing.
Some people were very upset, especially religious leaders, because they felt it disrespected a very important religious figure.
They said it was like a slap in the face to their beliefs.
They want the government leaders to say they're sorry.
Punjab government's event in Srinagar sparked controversy due to entertainment performances.
Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) and NCM chief Lalpura criticized the event, citing disrespect to Sikh values.
Sukhbir Singh Badal, SAD president, alleged an act of 'grave sacrilege' by the AAP government.
Akal Takht summoned Education Minister Bains and the director of the state language department.
Lalpura demanded apologies from CM Mann and Education Minister Bains over the event.
- Who
- Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), National Commission for Minorities (NCM) chairman Iqbal Singh Lalpura, and Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) are among those criticizing the event.
- What
- Controversy over entertainment at a government event in Srinagar.
- When
- The event was held on Thursday, with subsequent reactions on Saturday.
- Where
- Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.
- Why
- The entertainment at the event was viewed as disrespectful to Sikh religious values and the martyrdom anniversary of Guru Teg Bahadur.
Critics of Event
AAP Government
Sacrilege and Disrespect
Critics of Event
The event was a form of sacrilege, disrespecting Sikh religious values.
AAP Government
Unstated.
Apologies
Critics of Event
The government should apologize for the event.
AAP Government
Unstated.
- Event Location
- Srinagar
- Main Critic
- Sukhbir Singh Badal
- Controversial Element
- Entertainment performances
- Religious Figure
- Guru Teg Bahadur
- Political Parties Involved
- AAP, SAD, BJP