Sikhs Outraged: Atishi Accused of Derogatory Remarks on Guru Tegh Bahadur; Protests Erupt

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News18•08-01-2026, 21:10
Sikhs Outraged: Atishi Accused of Derogatory Remarks on Guru Tegh Bahadur; Protests Erupt
- •Sikh community expresses widespread anger against AAP leader Atishi for alleged derogatory remarks about Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib in the Delhi Assembly.
- •Religious organizations and Gurdwara management committees, including SGPC and Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee, have condemned Atishi's statement.
- •Protests have erupted, with reports of vandalism at AAP offices and complaints filed at police stations in various cities like Kurukshetra.
- •SGPC President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami demanded cancellation of Atishi's assembly membership and action from AAP leadership.
- •The controversy has escalated beyond political debate, raising legal and political difficulties for Atishi, with no official statement yet from AAP or Atishi.
Why It Matters: Atishi faces severe backlash and legal trouble from Sikhs over alleged derogatory remarks on Guru Tegh Bahadur.
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