Sikh leaders protest repeated parole grants to controversial figure

Senior Sikh leaders have voiced strong opposition to repeated parole grants given to a controversial religious figure, with accusations of inconsistent treatment by both central and state authorities. Jathedaar Kuldeep Singh Gaddgaj, a prominent voice in Sikh clergy, has alleged that the government is applying a double standard in its parole decisions. According to the protest, the figure has received parole on multiple occasions—marking the 17th instance—while other prisoners held in jail are being denied similar relief. Gaddgaj stated that incarcerated individuals from the Sikh community are not being afforded comparable parole privileges, raising questions about the fairness of the judicial system's approach. The controversy reflects growing discontent within Sikh religious circles regarding what they characterize as discriminatory treatment in the application of parole policies. The repeated grants have become a flashpoint for broader concerns about equity in the criminal justice system and the treatment of prisoners based on their background or religious affiliation.