Delhi leaders call for respect of Bangla Sahib’s sanctity amid demonstration plans

A senior lawmaker from Delhi urged the public to keep Gurudwara Bangla Sahib free from protest activities on Sunday. Vikramjit Singh Sahni, a member of the Upper House, said the shrine must stay a place of devotion, service and peaceful contemplation.

He recounted the gurdwara’s age‑old tradition of opening its doors to all, offering langar and shelter without discrimination. Sahni warned that turning this gesture into a political tool would erode the site’s spiritual aura.

According to the MP, Delhi police officers routed past the shoe‑drop point at roughly 11 a.m. on Saturday without entering the main prayer hall. Protestors later congregated around 1 p.m., ignoring volunteers who asked them to refrain from chanting slogans or displaying placards inside the compound.

“Servants of humanity must separate charitable assistance from political agitation. Our gurdwaras embody service, kindness and unity,” he said.

He also thanked Diljit Dosanjh for agreeing to shift his Delhi concert, describing the singer as a true son of Punjab and an inspiration for millions.