SGPC chief Dhami asks Punjab govt to stop release of 'Dastaan-e-Sirhind'

Amritsar, Nov 30 PTI Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee SGPC chief Harjinder Singh Dhami on Wednesday demanded from the Punjab government to stop the release of film Dastaan-e-Sirhind.In a statement, the SGPC president said in the movie, the sahibzadas sons of tenth Sikh Guru have been personified, due to which there is huge protest among the Sangat Sikh community.

Amritsar, Nov 30 (PTI) Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) chief Harjinder Singh Dhami on Wednesday demanded from the Punjab government to stop the release of film 'Dastaan-e-Sirhind'.

In a statement, the SGPC president said in the movie, the 'sahibzadas' (sons) of tenth Sikh Guru have been personified, due to which there is huge protest among the 'Sangat' (Sikh community). Several organisations and the 'Sangat' are expressing their protest to demand a ban on this film, he said, adding that several objections regarding this film have also reached the SGPC.

Dhami said nobody is above the sentiments of 'Sangat', therefore, representing the same, the release of this film should be stopped immediately. He said the Punjab government should take immediate action in this regard and at the same time, the censor board should also reconsider its decision.

Dhami said the decision regarding any film related to Sikh history is taken in the light of principles, Sikh 'maryada' (code of conduct) and traditions. Therefore, the SGPC is committed to the sentiments of the 'Sangat' and Sikh principles in the case of this film as well, he said.

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