Driving Naari Programme launched in Chandigarh
Hoshiarpur- To commemorate the 316th birth anniversary of the Khalsa Panth, the Dal Khalsa’s youth wing- the Sikh Youth of Punjab (SYP) will undertake a “Khalsa march” to spread awareness about challenges to Sikh distinct identity, tenets and ethos from those who are hell bent to undermine the belief system of the Sikh faith.
Announcing the programme in the media, Party head Paramjit Singh Tanda said to mark the the Khalsa Sajna Divas, their group has resolved to observe April 14 as Sikh Nationalism Day by organizing a youth conference and a march at Anandpuir Sahib- the birth place of the Khalsa.
He said the aim was to enlighten the youth and engage them to uphold the fundamentals of the Sikh faith. He said the key speakers that include H S Dhami, Harsimran Singh, Paramjit Singh Gazi, Prof Jagmohan Singh beside others would emphasize on character building of youth and imbibing Sikhi spirit in them.
Earlier, the activists of the group held a demonstration against the upcoming film Nanak Shah Fakir,They held a motorcycle rally in the city and raised slogans against the film and its producer for preaching blasphemy through his movie. They were holding placards to spread their message. One of the placard reads Movie Nanak Shah Fakir is road to hell.
Speaking on the occasion, Paramjit Singh said the upcoming film Nanak Shah Fakir has caused pain and anguish to the devout Sikhs world over.
He said when ever there was challenge to fundamentals of Sikh religion, the Indian state sides with the challenger. Slamming the Indian government for its double standards, he said under the pretext of right to freedom of expression, it has so far refused to ban the controversial movie that has potential to subvert the fundamental belief system of the Sikh faith. However, the freedom of expression was given go-by when the Indian govt banned the documentary film “India’s daughter” directed by British film-maker Leslee Udwin. He said so much so the Union government went ahead in asking the BBC to ban the movie made on the gang-rape of Nirbhay in 2012 in Delhi.
