SGPC General Secretary Gurcharan Singh Grewal has responded to the incident where Indian High Commissioner to the UK Vikram Doraiswami was stopped from entering the Glasgow Gurdwara. Grewal expressed that people in England are upset with the illegal arrest of Jaggi Johal, and the incident at the Gurdwara affects the reputation of Sikhs. He also emphasized that there should be no tension created and no restrictions on entering any Gurdwara.
Pro-Khalistani Activist Blocks Indian High Commissioner
A purported video posted on the Instagram channel of ‘Sikh Youth UK’ shows a man, reportedly a pro-Khalistani activist, blocking Doraiswami from entering the Glasgow Gurdwara on Albert Drive. The video also features a man voicing his support for protests against Indian Ambassadors. The High Commissioner’s car was seen leaving the Gurdwara premises.
Activist Speaks About Glasgow Gurdwara Incident
A pro-Khalistan activist informed that the Indian High Commissioner was scheduled to hold a meeting with the Gurdwara committee at the Glasgow Gurdwara. However, a confrontation occurred, and the Commissioner left. The activist mentioned that Indian officials are not welcome in any Gurdwara in the UK.
BJP Leader Condemns Incident
BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa strongly condemned the incident and stated that Sikhs are not a religion that believes in violence, but rather they are saviors of humanity.
Diplomatic Row Amid Ongoing Ban on Indian Officials
The incident occurred amidst an ongoing diplomatic row between India and Canada over the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. ‘Sikh Youth UK’ claims that there is a ban on Indian officials visiting the Gurdwara in their official capacities.
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In Nutshell:
- SGPC General Secretary Gurcharan Singh Grewal responds to the incident at Glasgow Gurdwara.
- Pro-Khalistani activist blocks Indian High Commissioner from entering the Gurdwara.
- Activist claims Indian officials are not welcome in any Gurdwara in the UK.
- BJP leader condemns the incident and highlights Sikh values.
- Ongoing diplomatic row and ban on Indian officials visiting the Gurdwara.
