Akal Takht Jathedar slams Punjab govt over 'fancy-dress competition' to mark ‘Sahibzadas’ martyrdom day
PTC News Desk:A row erupted over Punjab Government's announcement to organise “fancy-dress competition”- a programme dedicated to the martyrdom day of the “Chhote Sahibzadas”, the younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh.
Akal Takht officiating Jathedar Kuldeep Singh Gargaj slammed Punjab government over organising fancy dress competition and warned against holding any district or school holding fancy-dress competitions pn themes related to the Sahibzadas, the sons of Guru Gobind Singh, Mata Gujar Kaur, or Baba Banda Singh Bahadur, according to the Child Welfare Council's orders.
In a statement, the jathedar said that these events should be cancelled immediately. “It is extremely concerning that both the Centre and Punjab governments show little seriousness or understanding of Sikh principles, sentiments and traditions, resulting in officials of government departments issuing arbitrary and anti-Sikh directives,” jathedar said.
The Jathedar further said that though Centre's decision to commemorate the Sahibzadas' martyrdom on national level is a welcome step, the day hereby should be observed as 'Sahibzade Shahadat Diwas' and not 'Veer Bal Diwas'.
Jathedar Gargaj also directed the SGPC to ensure cancellation of all these events and name is officially changed.
- PTC NEWS
