Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Akal Takht Summons Punjab Officials Over Srinagar Event
The Akal Takht, a top Sikh religious authority, has called in Punjab's minister of education and the head of the language department.
They are unhappy about a government event in Srinagar celebrating a Sikh Guru.
The event included singing and dancing, which some Sikhs found disrespectful.
The officials must explain themselves and address the community's concerns.
The minister stated he accepts his responsibility and seeks forgiveness for what occurred.
A singer apologized to Akal Takht after the event.
Akal Takht summoned Punjab Minister Harjot Singh Bains and language department director Jaswant Singh.
The summons are related to a controversial program in Srinagar.
The event commemorated the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur.
The Akal Takht expressed concern over the entertainment performances at the event.
Minister Bains said he would appear before Akal Takht and seeks forgiveness for the event.
- Who
- Akal Takht, Harjot Singh Bains, Jaswant Singh
- What
- Akal Takht summoned Punjab minister and language department director over Srinagar event.
- When
- August 1 (appearance at Akal Takht)
- Where
- Srinagar (event), Akal Takht (summons)
- Why
- To address concerns about entertainment at the Guru Tegh Bahadur martyrdom anniversary.
Akal Takht and SGPC
Punjab Government (Implied)
Nature of Commemoration
Akal Takht and SGPC
Entertainment performances are inappropriate and disrespectful at Sikh religious events.
Punjab Government (Implied)
The Punjab Government's Language Department organized the event.
- Summoning Authority
- Akal Takht
- Summoned Officials
- Harjot Singh Bains, Jaswant Singh
- Event Commemoration
- 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur
- Event Location
- Srinagar
- Event Organizer
- Punjab Government Language Department
- Controversy
- Entertainment Performances
- Minister's Response
- Will appear, seeks forgiveness
Sources
Violation of ‘Maryada’ at govt event to commemorate Guru Tegh Bahadur’s martyrdom anniversary: SGPC
SGPC Slams Punjab Govt Over Singing & Dancing At Guru Tegh Bahadur Martyrdom Event In Srinagar (VIDEO)
Akal Takht summons Punjab minister Harjot Singh, language department head over controversial Srinagar event