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Dal Khalsa joins issue with Badal
on Vedanti's
pro-Khalistan remarks
WSN Network
CHANDIGARH:
Describing the formation of Sikh state as inalienable right of the
community, the Dal Khalsa lambasted Parkash Singh Badal for
ridiculing the concept and goal of Khalsa-raj.
The controversy
was triggered in the wake of Jathedar Akal Takht Gaini Joginder
Singh Vedanti, who while addressing a public meet at
New York
justified the demand for Sikh Homeland.
Party general
secretary Kanwarpal Singh said after a long time, Jathedar Akal
Takht has articulated the collective aspiration of the Sikh people.
He said "who is
Badal to question Vedanti for airing pro-Sikh state views".
Kanwarpal said the statement of Vedanti carries a lot of weight as
in the capacity of the Jathedar of the Akal Takht, he represents the
collective will of the community.
Dal Khalsa
leader took Badal to task for undermining the concept of Khalsa Raj
for the sake of enjoying pelf and privileges within the existing
system. "The manner in which Badal has scolded Vedanti for his
remarks it tantamount to insulting the person holding the highest
temporal post of the Sikhs", he added.
"We acknowledge
that Sikhs and Punjabis are peace-loving people. They need peace for
overall development. But at the same time, aspiring for self-rule is
the birth right of every community and it should not be negated like
Badal has attempted to do", he pointed out.
However, he
expresses his apprehension that undue Akali pressure might force
Jathedar Vedanti to withdraw or amend his statement. "We know well
that Jathedar has a tendency to succumb to pressure", he observed.
7
May,
2008
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