Immediately withdraw proposal of helmets for Sikh soldiers in Indian Army: SGPC
Amritsar, January 12: Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami, president of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, has expressed strong objection to the introduction of a new ironclad policy by the Ministry of Defense of the Government of India for the Sikh soldiers serving in the army.
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He said that along with the wars fought by the Gurus against the Mughals, there are important examples of the Sikhs wearing turbans during the world wars, the battle of Saragarhi and the wars fought by the Indian army in the past. Along with this, the Sikh Regiment, Sikh Light Infantry and Punjab Regiment in the Indian Army have been part of the Sikh identity, who have served the country while maintaining the Sikh pride. He said that it is the uniqueness of India that the people of different communities living here contribute to the country by following their religion, culture and manners.
Even in the Indian Army, Sikh soldiers have always maintained the pride of turban and if the new Lohtop Yojana is implemented for Sikh soldiers, it will hurt the religious sentiments of Sikhs and violate Sikh ethics.
Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami asked the Defense Minister Rajnath Singh to immediately withdraw the new ironclad policy being introduced for the Sikh soldiers, so that the distinct identity of the Sikhs in the defense services shall remain preserved.