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Thursday, July 7, 2016

AAP Dubbed 'Anti-Sikh Party' After Kejriwal's Pic on Punjab Youth Manifesto Goes Viral

With holy Sikh shrine Golden Temple in the background, the photograph depicts Kejriwal with folded hands and party symbol which is a broom

The chief minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday began his three-day trip to Punjab ahead of elections due in the state in 2017. Kejriwal addressed a public gathering in Amritsar and also released the youth manifesto here.

He was accompanied by AAP MP from Sangrur in Punjab, Bhagwant Mann. Now, there is something controversial about the cover picture of the AAP manifesto that Twitter is going all brouhaha over it. The photograph depicts Kejriwal with folded hands with the holy Sikh shrine, Golden Temple in the background.

However, what has hurt the Sikh community is the symbol of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) which is a broom appearing over the water of the sarovar on the cover photo. Another issue with the picture is that Kejriwal is not looking at the camera.

Some people have alleged that Kejriwal is trying to equate his youth manifesto with the holy Sikh book 'Guru Granth Sahib' while others blamed AAP's Sikh members who did not make any effort to stop Kejriwal from taking such a step.

Meanwhile, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal took a dig at AAP and castigated the party for committing sacrilege by insulting the living guru- Guru Granth Sahab ji. "This is an act of blasphemy which has hurt the sentiments of the Sikh community worldwide and we condemn it as such,” Badal asserted.

Calling Kejriwal and top AAP leadership outsiders, Badal further added, "For me as a Sikh it is galling to learn how this new party has attacked the very identity and heritage of the Sikhs. Members of the Sikh community have also brought this base act to my notice. I assure the entire community that the SAD will fulfil its responsibility and raise its voice against this wanton act aimed at diluting Sikh identity and culture."

Link :http://www.indiasamvad.co.in/special-stories/aap-anti-sikh-party-kejriwal-punjab-manifesto-pic-viral-14849

DSGMC Protest outside Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's House

आम आदमी पार्टी द्वारा श्री गुरु ग्रंथ साहिब जी एवं श्री हरिमंदिर साहिब जी को आपने राजनीतिक लाभ के लिए छोटा दिखाने का मामला अब गर्मा गया है। दिल्ली सिख गुरुद्वारा प्रबंधक कमेटी और शिरोमणी अकाली दल दिल्ली प्रदेश द्वारा इस मसले पर 7 जुलाई को दिल्ली के मुख्यमंत्री अरविंद केजरीवाल की कोठी का घेराव करने का ऐलान किया गया है। अध्यक्ष मनजीत सिंह जी.के. के नेतृत्व में सैंकडा़ें कार्यकर्ता सिविल लाईन के चंदगी राम अखाड़े से केजरीवाल की कोठी की ओर कूच करेंगे।

जी.के. ने इस बारे में जानकारी देते हुए बताया कि श्री गुरु ग्रंथ साहिब जी की तुलना आम आदमी पार्टी के नेता आशीष खेतान द्वारा पार्टी के चुनाव घोषणा पत्र से करने के कारण सिखों के हृदय छलनी हो गये हैं। क्योंकि श्री गुरु ग्रंथ साहिब जुगो-जुग अटल हमारे प्रत्यक्ष गुरू हैं। इसलिए कोई भी सिख कभी भी अपने गुरू की तुलना किसी राजनीतिक दस्तावेज से होने को बर्दाशत नहीं कर सकता।

चुनाव घोषणा पत्र के मुख्य पृष्ठ पर श्री हरिमंदिर साहिब की तस्वीर पर पार्टी का चुनाव निशान झाड़ू छापने पर भी जी.के. ने ऐतराज जताया। उन्हांेने कहा कि ऐसा गुरूघर जहां रोजाना लाखों संगतें अलग-अलग धर्म एवं मजहब की होने के बावजूद अपनी श्रद्धा के फूल भेंट करती है। उसकी तस्वीर पर गंदगी को हटाने के लिए इस्तेमाल होने वाले साधन झाड़ू को छाप कर आप पार्टी ने अपनी सिख विरोधी मानसिकता का प्रदर्शन करने के साथ ही धार्मिक स्थान को अपनी संकीर्ण राजनीति के लिए नीचा दिखाने की कोशिश की हैै।

With Thanks : Media DSGMC

Tuesday, July 5, 2016

DSGMC : Comments Against Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Martyrdom Commemorative Function Unwanted

New Delhi / 5 July 2016 –

The Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) today termed the comments made by some people on the programme organised by Punjab government in New Delhi on 3rd July to commemorate tercentenary of martyrdom day of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part as inappropriate and unwanted. DSGMC and Shiromani Akali Dal spokesman Parminder Pal Singh suggested opponents to praise the good work.

He said that attending of tercentenary function by PM Modi is a welcome step but some people with petty thinking are criticising it and have even appealed to the people to boycott it. Despite a boycott people in large number came to take part in the function, he said.“The appeal to boycott the function was rejected and the people who gave the call are frustrated now, and to cover up their failure they now are now making false and wrongful allegations of opposing Sikh ideology in the function”, said Parminder Pal Singh. He questioned that those who got installed statue of Mater Tara Singh outside Gurdwara Rakabganj Sahib on 8 January 2003 by BJP leaders, how can they now say that installing a statue is as per ideology of RSS.

The rise of Sikhs in the government circles due to the efforts of DSGMC is not digested by the opponents, said Parminder Pal Singh. “In the commemorative function Prime Minister, finance minister, home minister, information and broadcasting minister, human resource development, food processing minister and telecommunication minister were present and this shows importance of Sikhs and DSGMC for the Union government”, he said.He reminded the opponents that during inauguration of Guru Tegh Bahadur Memorial at Singhu border on 29 July 2011 in a government function in which President DSGMC of those days Paramjit Singh Sarna was not allowed to sit on the dais with congress leader Rahul Gandhi. He adds that in the commemorative function of 3^rd July present President of DGSMC Manjit Singh G.K. played key role in the function and in an impressive manner he managed the proceedings on the stage.

He added during term of Previous President of DSGMC, then PM Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh despite being a Sikh kept himself away from a function organised by DSGMC, despite the fact that Previous committee freely distributed Siropas to the Congress leaders. He suggested the opponents that they should leave aside the divisive methods and support DSGMC in positive works.

With Thanks : Media DSGMC

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Monday, July 4, 2016

AVAL ALLAH NOOR UPAYA KUDRAT KE SAB BANDE

Govt earmarked Rs 100 cr to Celebrate Anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh: Prime Minister Modi

New Delhi: Modi said a high-level committee is being formed to look into organisation of the events.

The government will celebrate 350th birth anniversary of Sikh Guru Gobind Singh across the country and has earmarked Rs 100 crore for the events.

Addressing a function to commemorate 300th anniversary of martyrdom of Sikh general Baba Banda Singh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said a high-level national committee will be formed that would chalk out an elaborate plan for the celebrations.

"Government of India will be celebrating 350th birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh in every corner of the country. It will be celebrated everywhere across the world where Indians reside.”

"For this, the government of India has earmarked an amount of Rs 100 crore. A high-level committee is being formed to look into organisation of the events," Modi said.

The Punjab government will also contribute a matching amount for the event.

"Commemoration of the historical events will connect future generations with our roots. Those who forget history can never create history. Only those can create history who are connected with the historical roots".

"So, if we celebrate 300th, 350th or a centenary, all these events connect us with the great and historical traditions," he said.

Link :http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/030716/rs-100-crore-earmarked-to-celebrate-anniversary-of-guru-govind-singh-modi.html+

Sunday, July 3, 2016

Sanmaan & Book Release on Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Ji at New Delhi

S Manjeet Singh G K ( DSGMC President )Speech On 300 sala Shatabdi Of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur

Narendra Modi ji Speech On 300 sala Shatabdi Of Baba Banda Singh Bhadur Ji

Prime Minister Modi Remembers Baba Banda Singh Bahadur’s Sacrifices

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the Banda Singh Bahadur martyrdom function in New Delhi on Jule 3. (Source: PTI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 3 paid tribute to Sikh military commander Baba Banda Singh Bahadur, saying he was not only a great warrior but was also very sensitive towards common people.

Speaking at the commemorative event to mark the 300th martyrdom anniversary of the Sikh military commander, Prime Minister Modi said Bahadur ji will remain the source of inspiration for generations to come.

“Baba Banda Singh Bahadur ji was not just a great warrior but was also very sensitive towards common people. Today, I pay tribute to him, his bravery and sacrifice,” he said.

“Sometimes a single moment in life gives direction to a person. Similar thing happened with Banda Bahadur ji. After getting inspiration from Guru Gobind Singh ji, he imbibed values of a warrior and embarked on a new journey for social development,” he added.

Prime Minister Modi said during his rule poor people and minorities felt secure and his every decision was aimed at development.

“During Baba Banda Singh Bahadur ji’s time, for the first time, farmers were given their rights, common man felt empowered, During his time, poor people and minorities felt secured,” he said.

The Prime Minister released a book and souvenir on the life of Banda Bahadur. Chief Ministers of Punjab and Haryana and some union ministers among others attended the event.

Banda Bahadur had established his rule to protect the honour and traditions of his people by defeating the Mughals in 1710. Later in 1716, at the age of 46 he was captured and executed by the Mughals in Delhi.