Pilgrims at Golden Temple told to remove IDs carrying Mann's photo
Amritsar, July 5 -- Pilgrims arriving at Golden Temple under Punjab government's Mukhyamantri Teerth Yatra Yojana on Saturday were asked to remove the identification card carrying image of Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann before entering the complex of the holiest Sikh shrine.
This comes days after the Akal Takht issued a decree declaring Mann "anti-Guru" and "anti-Panth" over an objectionable video allegedly involving the chief minister. SGPC secretary Balwinder Singh Kahlwan said IDs carrying such photos was publicity, which cannot be allowed at Darbar Sahib.
On Saturday, some Sikh activists owing allegiance to Awaaz-e-Qaum organisation and SGPC employees were seen asking the pilgrims to remove the identification card, besides asking them to shun ties with the CM.
Awaaz-e-Qaum leader Nobeljit Singh said, "We were at Darbar Sahib to organise an exhibition to mark the anniversary of the 1955 police action. We noticed devotees arriving at the shrine with IDs around their necks carrying an image of Bhagwant Mann."
"We politely informed them that the Akal Takht has pronounced a verdict against Mann, so they should not be carrying his photo inside the sacred place. Many of them got convinced and removed the IDs immediately. Those who were hesitant were advised by SGPC employees to remove them," he added....
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