Bangla Sahib Row: Delhi Gurdwara Body Files Complaint Against AAP Leaders
What Happened
The Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) filed a police complaint against Arvind Kejriwal and other Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders, alleging that protesters entered Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, raised political slogans and disrupted the sanctity of the shrine during protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The DSGMC also accused AAP leaders of circulating misleading videos of the incident and submitted footage to police seeking action against those involved.
Key Takeaways
The incident has triggered a political and religious controversy, with the DSGMC alleging misuse of a place of worship for political activity, while competing claims have emerged over the conduct of protesters and police during the protests.