Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Sikh Leaders Object to Haryana's Banda Singh Bahadur Ads
The leaders of Sikh organizations are upset with the Haryana government.
The government put out ads about Baba Banda Singh Bahadur, but they called him something that isn't the correct name.
The leaders say this is wrong because it changes who he was and what he stood for.
They say he was a Sikh who fought against a Mughal Empire, and led to the first Sikh rule.
The leaders want the government to stop using those ads and correct the information.
Akal Takht and SGPC object to Haryana government's ads.
The ads referred to Baba Banda Singh Bahadur as 'Veer Banda Bairagi'.
Leaders condemn the reference as a distortion of Sikh identity.
Baba Banda Singh Bahadur led the Khalsa and established Sikh rule.
SGPC demands the Haryana government stop the ads and take action.
- Who
- Akal Takht head, SGPC, and the Haryana government.
- What
- Akal Takht and SGPC object to Haryana government ads referring to Baba Banda Singh Bahadur as 'Veer Banda Bairagi'.
- When
- The statement was issued on Wednesday.
- Where
- Haryana, India.
- Why
- They consider the reference an insult and a distortion of Sikh identity.
Sikh Leaders
Haryana Government
Perspective on 'Veer Banda Bairagi' Reference
Sikh Leaders
Considered an insult to Sikh identity and a misrepresentation of history.
Haryana Government
No information available.
- Organizations Objecting
- Akal Takht, SGPC
- Issue
- Haryana government ads
- Incorrect Reference
- 'Veer Banda Bairagi'
- Correct Identity
- Sikh Warrior
- Historical Role
- Led Khalsa, established Sikh rule
- SGPC Demand
- Stop ads, take action