The Supreme Court has directed the
authorities concerned that election of the DSGMC should be completed
before December 31, 2012.
New Delhi, September 17
The Shiromani Akali Dal (Delhi), the Shiromani Aklai Dal (Badal) and the Shiromani Akali Dal (Delhi-UK) today welcomed the Supreme Court's directions for the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee election that is due to be held after more than one year.
Delhi unit chief of the SAD
Badal, Manjit Singh (GK) said that the Supreme Court today directed the
authorities concerned that election of the DSGMC should be completed
before December 31, 2012.
He
said as the identity cards were not ready, the court said that photo
identity cards issued by the Election Commission could be used for
gurdwara election also. If the voters do not have photo identity cards,
the other identity cards issued by the government could be used.
He
said that general election for gurdwara committee had been delayed for
the last two years. But now it cannot be delayed after the Supreme
Court's direction.
Welcoming
the court decision, president of the Shiromani Akali Dal (Delhi-UK),
Jasjit Singh said that it was a historic decision for the Sikh community
in Delhi as they were eagerly waiting for the election but those in
power were getting it delayed.
The case in the Supreme Court was filed by him and the Dashmesh Sewa Society, Jasjit said.
President
of the DSGMC, who is heading the Shiromani Akali Dal (Delhi), Paramjeet
Singh Sarna said that he welcomed this decision. The election would be
held within the given time. The community had given him chance to work
for it. If the community recognizes his work, it will give him another
chance for service, Sarna said.
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