Bangla Sahib Row: Police Case Aganst Arvind Kejriwal, AAP Goes To Akal Takht
A legal and religious controversy has erupted after Delhi Police allegedly entered the Bangla Sahib Gurdwara without following religious protocols during a protest. AAP leaders have approached the Akal Takht to demand action against the police and the Union Home Ministry, while the police maintain their actions were within a permitted area.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the intersection of political agitation and religious sensitivity in India, potentially escalating tensions between the AAP government and central authorities.
The controversy over the events at Delhi's Gurdwara Bangla Sahib has taken a new turn, with a police case registered against Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal and other party leaders over an alleged protest inside the shrine. AAP legislators from Punjab approached the Akal Takht Sahib on Monday, seeking action over the alleged entry of Delhi Police personnel wearing shoes and without covering their heads.A delegation of AAP MLAs, led by Dr Inderbir Singh Nijjar, met Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj in Amritsar and submitted a memorandum demanding that the incident be taken up. The legislators also sought the summoning of Union Home Minister Amit Shah to explain the police action, arguing that Delhi Police functions under the Union Home Ministry.The move comes after the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) lodged a complaint against Kejriwal, AAP MLAs and other party workers.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in