Amritsar, May 18 – ‘Lok-Raj’ Punjab has called for an autonomous “Vatican City like Status to Amritsar,” for “deserving respect” for Sri Guru Granth Sahib, international security to ‘Harimandar-Akal Takht Sahib’, and as per wish of Sikh Gurus “unhindered access” of every devotee from all over the world to the “Highest Temporal Seat for whole Humanity.”
Making this demand an “election issue”, Loksabha candidates have been urged to clarify their position on the demand for “Vatican status to Amritsar” during elections.
President of ‘Lok-Raj’ Punjab, Dr. Manjit Singh Randhawa, in a joint statement along with ‘Culture and Heritage Conservation Initiative’ and ‘Guru-Adab Morcha Sirhind’, has also questioned the logic of ruling regime, behind fixing election date in punjab coinciding with 40th anniversary of tragic Operation Blue Star, even during 7-phase election schedule.
Why no remorse has been expressed till date, over unforgettable ‘Blue-star’ tragedy, planned brutal genocide and alienation of Sikh community, by the leaderships of various parties, who remained in power, during long period of four decades ?
Time proved, that such unbecoming arrogant attitude has done great damage to the interests of multi nations country. This is a very sad phenomenon and the height of ingratitude, he maintained.
He said that in the larger interest of the country, giving ‘Akal-Takhat’ autonomous status like the ‘Vatican’ would be a worthy attempt to atone for past mistakes.
‘Akal-Takhat’ has the heritage legacy of leading the historic wars of freedom during the 18th century, which freed India from the “worst-ever disgusting slavery” of more than nine centuries.
Although much belated, but still it will apply some “soothing balm” over “ever-sore wounds” of the Sikh nation, and will also restore much needed trust and strength to the country.
