Atonement and Apologies: Political Leaders Seek Forgiveness at Gurdwara

Congress leader Harish Rawat visited a gurdwara to atone for remarks made by his party's election management committee chairman, Harak Singh Rawat, against the Sikh community. Harak Singh Rawat faced backlash for his comments at a protest in Dehradun and sought forgiveness at Paonta Sahib Gurdwara.

In a gesture seeking forgiveness, Congress leader Harish Rawat made a visit to Aadhat Bazaar's gurdwara to atone for the remarks made by Harak Singh Rawat, the state election management committee chairman. Harish Rawat's actions sought to mend the rift caused by the offensive comments.

The controversy stemmed from Harak Singh Rawat's remarks against a Sikh lawyer during a protest in Dehradun, which sparked a backlash from the Sikh community. In response to the community's denouncement, Harak Singh performed 'kar seva' at Paonta Sahib Gurudwara.

Both leaders undertook acts of penance—Harish Rawat engaged in 'langar seva' and 'shoe seva', signaling their commitment to rectify the situation and seek reconciliation with the Sikh community.

(With inputs from agencies.)