Giani Iqbal
Singh states that Sikhs are descendants of Lord Raam
Takht Sri Patna
Sahib former jathedar Iqbal Singh is under fire for his objectionable remarks at ‘bhoomi pujan’
(groundbreaking ceremony) for Ram Temple to be constructed on the site of Babri
mosque in Ayodhya, that was demolished by Hindu right-wing mobs in 1992.
Pertinently, he made an objectionable remark on Sikh Gurus stating that Guru Nanak Dev and Guru Gobind Singh were Descendants of Lord Rama and thus, Rama is the ancestor of Sikhs. For his remark and presence on the occasion, he is facing backlash from the Sikhs across the world.
Notably, Akal Takht Sahib’s edict asking the Sikhs to sever ties with the RSS and its so-called Sikh wing is still remaining intact. In spite of this, Iqbal Singh has been keeping the ties with RSS up. Besides, he remained in many other controversies. He was removed as Jathedar of Takht Patna Sahib by Takht Patna Sahib Management Board on March 5, 2019, considering serious complaints against him.
Meanwhile, the RSS’s wing appealed to the Sikh community to light oil lamps to celebrate this event as a historic moment.
At Ayodhya, he
first attended bhog of Akhand Path organized by Rashtriya Sikh Sangat, the so-called
Sikh wing of Hindu extremist organization, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
He did ‘Ardas’ on the occasion in favour of Ram Temple in presence of other
leaders of the wing. However, no prominent face from the Sikhs turned up on
there.
Similarly, Iqbal
Singh along with some handpicked sikhs attended the main function addressed by
Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India.
