Moga: Dal Khalsa has called upon the community to boycott Indian independence day celebrations and not to recite “Indian National Anthem” as according to the organization these verses do not represent the independent stature of the Sikh community.
Citing the “continued loot of river waters, misuse of colonial-era archiac sedition laws to stifle dissent and harass dissenting people across the board, lynching of Dalits and Muslims in the name of cow protection” and “denial of right to self determination” to the people of Punjab, the Dal Khalsa declared that ‘the Independence of Punjab’ was the only solution for its people to protect their distinct identity.
As per a statement issued to news agency CNS, the organization would hold a Conference and protest march on August 14 at Jalandhar with the “the aim to show their resolve and desire for Azaadi from India. The leaders of pro-freedom group gave a call for boycott of celebrations as “there was no reason for Sikhs to celebrate Aug 15”
Addressing the press conference, Dal Khalsa spokesperson Kanwar Pal Singh said that the current Indian state under Narendra Modi is transforming towards more centralisation and more Hinduization.
He said on Aug 15 while Indians celebrate their freedom, Sikhs would observe it as a black day.
“The rulers of the country were worried about the protection of cow, but ironically they treat human beings especially dalits and minorities in an inhumane way,” he said.
He said the Kashmir and Punjab problem both were cases of the broken promises. Indian leadership has betrayed and ditched both the communities.
