Bangla Sahib entry row: Delhi gurdwara body files police complaint against AAP leaders
The Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee has filed a police complaint against AAP leaders for allegedly disrupting the sanctity of the Bangla Sahib Gurdwara during protests. The committee claims protesters used the religious site for political activities and circulated misleading videos.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the intersection of religious sanctity and political activism, potentially escalating tensions between religious institutions and political parties in Delhi.
Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) on Sunday (October 11, 2026) filed a police complaint against AAP leaders, including party chief Arvind Kejriwal, over alleged disruptions at Bangla Sahib Gurdwara and circulation of "misleading" videos during the anti-CEC protests.
A large number of protesters gathered on the gurdwara premises on Saturday (October 10) while trying to reach Jantar Mantar to join the protest against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. But their attempts were thwarted, and the police detained them.
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The complaint filed by DSGMC alleged that workers and supporters associated with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) entered the gurdwara premises and started protesting there, creating chaos and disturbance, thereby attempting to use the sanctity of 'Guru Ghar' for political activity.
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