PUNJAB POLITICS HEATS UP: Renowned hockey legend and Congress stalwart Pargat Singh issued a stern warning to AAP and BJP on Thursday, demanding they cease making derogatory references to Sikh gurus. The outburst comes amid escalating verbal sparring in the state, where religious sentiments are running high. Addressing a packed gathering in Chandigarh, Singh laid bare his frustration. “Gurus are sacred to millions. AAP and BJP must stop this shameful practice of dragging their names into petty politics,” he said, his voice resonating with authority. The trigger? A series of recent statements where AAP’s aggressive campaigning has included phrases perceived as belittling Guru Nanak’s principles, while BJP’s narrative on historical events has irked Sikh scholars. Singh highlighted specific examples, noting how social media amplified the hurt.
