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  • SGPC appeals to Golden Temple devotees to put on masks, however says received’t implement rule

    After a gathering with officers of the Amritsar administration with SGPC chief Bibi Jagir Kaur Friday, the SGPC issued an attraction to devotees visiting the Golden Temple to observe Covid acceptable behaviour by sporting masking and sustaining social distancing. The Sikh physique, nonetheless, made it clear that it’s going to restrict its efforts to “motivating people” and won’t pressure anybody to put on masks contained in the sanctum sanctorum of the Golden Temple.
    The attraction from SGPC chief Bibi Jagir Kaur got here after her assembly with officers of the Amritsar administration, together with DC Gurpreet Singh Khaira, IGP Sukhchain Singh Gill, SDM Vikas Hira.
    After the assembly, Bibi Jagir Kaur mentioned: “The sangat (pilgrims) paying obeisance at Sachkhand Sri Harmandar Sahib should follow the instructions given by the Health Department. The pilgrims should wear masks, use sanitisers, take care of cleanliness and keep a distance between them to prevent the spread of the disease,” mentioned Bibi Jagir Kaur.
    SGPC president additionally requested district administration to pay particular consideration to the cleanliness of roads resulting in Sachkhand Sri Harmandar Sahib and its environment.
    The assembly was additionally attended by SGPC member Bhai Ram Singh, extra secretary Sukhdev Singh Bhurakohna, deputy secretary Kulwinder Singh Ramdas, supervisor of Sri Darbar Sahib Gurinder Singh Mathrewal, superintendent Malkit Singh Beharwal amongst others. DC Gurpreet Singh Khaira, IGP Sukhchain Singh Gill have been honoured by SGPC president with a Siropao (gown of honour) and a mannequin of Sachkhand Sri Harmandar Sahib.
    We will inspire devotees: SGPC
    Despite SGPC’s attraction, solely a handful devotees have been seen sporting masks or sustaining social distancing inside Golden Temple on Friday.
    SGPC chief secretary Harjinder Singh Dhami mentioned, “We have been motivating devotees for last one week. We have installed banners at various places around Golden Temple to inform public about Covid-19 guidelines. We will motivate devotees to follow the instructions.”
    He added, “We have asked our Sevadars on duty inside Golden Temple premises to motivate people to wear mask. We will not force mask wearing inside sanctum sanctorum of the Golden Temple.”
    On why there isn’t any seen influence of SGPC’s attraction inside Golden Temple, he mentioned, “I am a lawyer at Hoshiarpur and even lawyers here are not wearing mask. It is a phenomena that is difficult to understand. This behaviour is not limited to devotees only and people in general do not wear mask. But SGPC will motivate devotees.”
    After the outbreak of Covid-19, SGPC had maintained it from day one which they might to observe all Covid-19 directions. Akal Takht Jathedar had additionally requested Sikhs to observe Covid-19 directions. However, it had little influence.
    In reality, SGPC member Kiranjot Kaur had introduced it in information of SGPC’s political in addition to bureaucratic management that devotees have been being made to take away their masks inside Golden Temple.
    The Indian Express had additionally reported the allegations levelled by some devotees that they have been requested to take away masks inside Golden Temple.
    SGPC to ship delegation to Maharashtra
    A five-member delegation of the SGPC will meet the Maharashtra CM close to the motion being taken towards the Sikh devotees after a conflict with the police at Takht Sachkhand Sri Hazur Sahib in Nanded in the course of the Hola Mahalla.
    A conflict had erupted between some younger Sikh devotees and native police on the day of Holi.
    SGPC president Bibi Jagir Kaur mentioned, “Hola Mahalla is an important tradition and day for the Sikh community which is celebrated every year with Khalsai Jaho-Jalal (awe-inspiring appreance). The incident took place at Nanded due to the resentment of the Sikh community over the non-approval to hold celebration by the administration.”
    She mentioned that the police administration has registered case towards about 300 Sikh devotees underneath extreme sections. “It is in this context that the youth are being arrested and subjected to inhumane torture. Children are also being tortured by the police to complete the count, which is highly reprehensible,” mentioned the Bibi Jagir Kaur.
    Bibi Jagir Kaur alleged that the ”discrimination being perpetrated by the governments on the event of festivals of minority communities within the nation is making them really feel alienated.”
    Bibi Jagir Kaur demanded that the Maharashtra authorities instantly cancel instances registered towards the Sikh pilgrims and for the discharge of these arrested.

    ‘Resolution against RSS is in nation’s curiosity’
    Following the passage of decision towards the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) in the course of the latest finances session of the SGPC, BJP chief RP Singh had referred to as the transfer a ”proof of utmost irresponsibility and misunderstanding.’.
    In a press assertion issued by the SGPC in response to that, extra secretary Sukhdev Singh Bhurakohna mentioned, “Being a Sikh, RP Singh should know that Sikh religion is the upholder of universal communion. Sikh religion considers all human beings to be the children of one Akal Purakh and embraces all by bridging the gap between high-low, caste, rich and poor in the country and society.”

    Bhurakohna alleged that the Sikh historical past, ideas and doctrines of Sikhi have been being secretly tampered with by the RSS.
    He added, “RP Singh should realise that today when the entire Sikh world is celebrating the 400th birth anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib, on such occasion, the resolution passed by the SGPC against RSS is in the interest of the country and the constitution of India. The resolution is in favour of the unity and integrity of the country. Everyone in the country has the right to freedom of religion and to practice their religion.”

  • In worst-affected Amritsar: Admin to achieve out to SGPC, Durgiana to make sure Covid-appropriate behaviour

    There being no respite from the rising circumstances of Covid-19 infections and fatalities, the authorities in Amritsar, one of many 11 worst-affected districts, will now discuss to the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbhandak Committee and Durgiana Temple administration to encourage devotees to observe Covid-appropriate behaviour.
    Earlier this week, the administration had imposed a cap on social gatherings within the district and organisers had been requested to insure that these attending the occasions ought to carry a Covid adverse report or are vaccinated.
    “We will hold meetings with the SGPC and Durgiana Temple management and ask them to ensure that Covid-19 guidelines are followed. We can understand if someone wants to remove the mask inside the Golden Temple while paying obeisance, but otherwise devotees should keep the mask on while moving in the shrine premises,” mentioned Amritsar DC Gurpreet Singh Khaira.
    On non secular gatherings, the DC mentioned that they are going to quickly discuss to the heads of faith our bodies. “Sometimes people argue that there are no restrictions at religious places. So, we will tell the heads of the religious bodies that right message should go to the masses,” mentioned Khaira.

    Contacted, SGPC chief Bibi Jagir Kaur mentioned they are going to take all of the precautions. “We will ask devotees to follow protocol. But religious gatherings can’t be cancelled. We are celebrating 400th birth anniversary of Guru Teg Buhadur Ji. Our programmes are scheduled inside and outside Punjab. If government wants to ban religious gatherings, then it should pass such an order,” she mentioned.

    Meanwhile, Shiromani Akali Dal (Taksali) spokesperson Karnail Singh Peermohammad demanded that the Kartarpur Sahib hall, closed for over a 12 months now, needs to be opened for the devotees “keeping in view the sentiments of Sikhs.”