Delhi Gurdwara Committee Objects to Protesters Entering Religious Sites

The Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) has raised objections after protesters entered Bangla Sahib and Rakab Ganj gurdwaras during demonstrations in Delhi. DSGMC President Harmeet Singh Kalka expressed concern over the incident, noting that demonstrators had engaged in sloganeering within the gurdwara premises.

Kalka argued that religious sites should not serve as venues for political protests, emphasizing the need to respect the sanctity of places of worship. The committee's position reflects broader concerns about maintaining the religious character of gurdwaras amid ongoing public demonstrations in the national capital.

The incident occurred during recent protests in Delhi, where various groups have gathered to voice their concerns on different issues. The entry of demonstrators into the gurdwara compounds has drawn attention to the challenge of balancing citizens' right to protest with the protection of religious spaces in urban areas.

The DSGMC manages several prominent gurdwaras in Delhi and has previously advocated for stricter adherence to protocols regarding the use of religious premises during public events and demonstrations.