JAMMU, Jun 10: Various Sikh organizations of Jammu and Kashmir have welcomed the participation of BJP ministers and RSS functionaries in the 42nd anniversary observance of Operation Blue Star held at the Damdami Taksal headquarters in Mehta Chowk, Amritsar, while urging the Government of India to take concrete steps to address long-pending concerns of the Sikh community.
Addressing a press conference in Jammu, Sikh United Front J&K Chairman Sudarshan Singh Wazir described the presence of BJP and RSS leaders at the function as a significant development that has been keenly observed by the Sikh community. The event was held under the leadership of Baba Harnam Singh Dhumma and was attended by Harjinder Singh Dhami along with leaders of various Sikh organizations.
Wazir said the Sikh community hopes the participation is not merely symbolic but marks the beginning of meaningful efforts by the BJP-led government to address issues affecting Sikhs in India and abroad. He called for the release of Bandi Singhs who have completed their sentences, an official condemnation of Operation Blue Star and the 1984 anti-Sikh massacres, recognition of the massacres as genocide, resolution of farmers’ concerns, implementation of the Punjabi language formula in educational institutions, and transfer of control of Takhat Sri Hazoor Sahib and Nanded Gurdwaras to Sikh representatives.
He also urged Baba Harnam Singh Dhumma to use his influence with BJP and RSS leadership to help fulfil the aspirations of the Sikh community across the country. Wazir emphasized that the community would closely monitor future developments to determine whether the participation signified a genuine effort to bridge differences and address Sikh concerns.
Those present at the press conference included Darbinder Singh, Mohinder Singh, Rajinder Singh, Ravinder Singh, Kulwant Singh Khajuria, Charan Singh Bali, Harpreet Singh Chhotu, Surinder Singh Dutt, Surjeet Singh Kukoo, Manmohan Singh, Yudhvir Singh, Jagmohan Singh, Kuldeep Singh Malik, Daljeet Singh, Kultar Singh, Tejpal Singh and Charanveer Singh Laad.