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Sahney Says Gurdwaras Must Not Become Protest Sites
Vikramjit Singh Sahney said a gurdwara should be a place for prayer, service and quiet reflection.
He was talking about protests at Gurdwara Bangla Sahib in Delhi.
Sahney said police passed through a designated area around 11 a.m.
on Saturday but did not enter the main gurdwara.
He said protesters arrived around 1 p.m.
and displayed signs and raised slogans.
Volunteers had asked them not to do those things inside the premises, according to Sahney.
He said gurdwaras welcome people who need food or shelter, but that hospitality should not turn the place into a protest site.
Sahney also thanked singer Diljit Dosanjh and the organisers for considering a request to reschedule a Delhi concert set for November 1.
Rajya Sabha MP Vikramjit Singh Sahney condemned protests at Delhi’s Gurdwara Bangla Sahib.
He said gurdwaras should remain dedicated to worship, seva and spiritual reflection.
Sahney said police used a designated passage around 11 a.m. Saturday and did not enter the main complex.
He said protesters gathered around 1 p.m., raising slogans and displaying placards despite volunteers’ requests.
Sahney thanked Diljit Dosanjh and concert organisers for considering his appeal to reschedule the November 1 Delhi concert.
- Who
- Rajya Sabha MP Vikramjit Singh Sahney, protesters, Delhi Police personnel, and singer Diljit Dosanjh.
- What
- Sahney condemned protests at Gurdwara Bangla Sahib and thanked Dosanjh and the organisers for considering a concert rescheduling request.
- Where
- Gurdwara Bangla Sahib and the planned concert venue in Delhi.
- When
- The protest was on Saturday; Sahney made his comments on Sunday. The concert was scheduled for November 1.
- Why
- Sahney said religious premises should be reserved for worship and service, while humanitarian assistance to visitors should continue.
Key facts
- Speaker
- Vikramjit Singh Sahney, Rajya Sabha MP
- Gurdwara
- Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, Delhi
- Police passage
- Sahney said Delhi Police personnel passed through a designated passage around 11 a.m. Saturday and did not enter the main complex.
- Protesters arrived
- Around 1 p.m. Saturday, according to Sahney
- Activities reported
- Sahney said slogans were raised and placards displayed despite volunteers’ requests.
- Concert date
- November 1 in Delhi
- Concert appeal
- Sahney thanked Diljit Dosanjh and organisers for considering his request to reschedule the concert.
Quotes
Vikramjit Singh Sahney
Rajya Sabha member of Parliament who commented on the use of Gurdwara Bangla Sahib for protests.
“I sincerely thank Diljit Dosanjh for graciously accepting my request. He is a true son of Punjab, a proud turbaned global icon, and an inspiration to millions. His sensitivity towards the pain of the victims and their families reflects the compassion and responsibility that come with his stature.”
thehansindia.com
“Our gurdwaras stand for seva, compassion and universal brotherhood. Let us preserve their sanctity and not allow such incidents to spread hatred or create divisions in society.”
thehansindia.com
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