A new controversy has surfaced from the Golden Temple in Amritsar. A video has surfaced, showing a young girl arguing with a ‘sewadar’ at the religious site. She has alleged that she was denied entry to the Golden Temple because she had the Indian flag painted on her face. She also said that the sewadar reminded her that she was in ‘Punjab not India’. He is seen getting aggravated by the girl’s use of the word ‘bakwas’ in the video.
The incident has sparked a massive controversy in Punjab, as people all over the country are asking about the reach of Khalistani sentiments in the state. Some have accused the gurudwara administration of being infiltrated by Khalistanis.
The head of the SGPC was quick to give a statement, in an attempt at damage control. He stated that painting 3 colors without the chakra doesn’t necessarily make it the Indian flag, adding that there was no attempt made to insult the Indian flag. He also said that Punjab and Sikhs had made more sacrifices in the fight for freedom than most which was a testament to the community’s patriotism. He ended his statement by saying that he wanted to apologise in any case, if anyone’s sentiments were hurt in the process.
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He has also not ruled out this being a ruse to malign the Sikh community. As this has happened only a short while ago, the facts are likely to come out and unfold in due time.