AMRITSAR: Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami, President of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, has strongly objected to the incident of a Sikh girl taking off her turban and kirpan during an examination conducted by the Public Service Commission in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh yesterday.
Advocate Dhami said that the people of the entire country are well aware of the principles and traditions of Sikhism and there is no ignorance about Sikh turbans. But despite this, it is painful to raise questions about turbans. Repeatedly preventing Sikh children from wearing turbans in examinations is a violation of the country's constitution and is like making Sikhs feel alienated in their own country. Along with this, he also said that although the examination staff has apologized, this incident has hurt Sikh sentiments.
SGPC President Advocate Dhami said that the SGPC passes special resolutions during its general session regarding such incidents and sends them to the central government, on which action should be taken.
He demanded that the central government issue an order to every state government regarding Sikhs' hats and religious symbols that the respect of Sikh hats should be maintained during any examination and if anyone violates this, strict action should be taken.