AMRITSAR: Expressing deep concern and strong resentment, Karnail Singh Peermohmmed, Senior Vice President of Shiromani Akali Dal (Punar Surjit) and Patron of the Sikh Students Federation, strongly condemned the sudden removal of Singh Sahib Giani Raghbir Singh from the prestigious post of Head Granthi of Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib.
Terming the action as completely contrary to Panthic traditions, politically motivated, and highly unfortunate, Peermohmmed launched a scathing attack on the political entities controlling the religious bodies.
In an official statement issued today, Peermohmmed heavily criticized the political factions currently monopolizing the administrative structure of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC). He categorically stated that the frequent and arbitrary reshuffling of crucial religious posts in a sacred and supreme institution like Sri Darbar Sahib severely damages its stability, independent existence, and great Maryada (code of conduct).
"The monopoly and unnecessary interference of a specific political family in our core religious affairs is continuously eroding the dignity of apex Sikh institutions. This dictatorial approach is causing immense disappointment and anger within the community globally, " says Peermohmmed.
Lauding the unparalleled and undisputed Panthic services of Giani Raghbir Singh, Peermohmmed added that suddenly sidelining such a high-caliber Gursikh and profound scholar without any solid justification deeply wounds the religious sentiments of the global Sangat.