New Delhi,
September 30 (Manmohan Singh)
President of
the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee , Sardar Harmeet Singh Kalka, said
in a statement today that several bandi singhs of the sikh community have
remained incarcerated for many years and continue to languish behind bars even
after completing their sentences. He said that the Qaumi Insaaf Morcha has been
pursuing a sustained struggle for their release.
Sardar Kalka
said that, with the objective of highlighting the issue of the release of bandi
singhs and bringing it effectively to the attention of the public and the
governments concerned, a bandi chhor release march is being organised. The
march will commence at 9:00 a.m. on October 2 from Gurdwara Sri Fatehgarh Sahib
and proceed to Gurdwara Mastuana Sahib, where it will halt for the evening. On
October 3, the march will resume from Gurdwara Mastuana Sahib and proceed to
Takht Sri Damdama Sahib.
He said that
the issue of the release of bandi singhs is not merely a matter concerning a
few individuals, but an important and long-pending issue that continues to
evoke deep concern within the sikh community. He stressed that strengthening a
united, peaceful and collective voice on the issue is essential.
Sardar Kalka
appealed to all panth dardis and members of the sikh community to participate
in the release march in large numbers on October 2 and 3 and become part of the
ongoing campaign for the release of the Bandi Singhs. He said that strong
participation by the sikh sangat would help convey the community’s sentiments
and demand more effectively.
He further
appealed to the dangat to participate in the march with peace, dignity and
restraint, and collectively lend a stronger voice to the longstanding issue of
the release of the bandi singhs.
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