MP hails curriculum on Sikh history at DU

Senior Sikh leader and former Member of Parliament Tarlochan Singh welcomed the Delhi University’s decision to introduce a special syllabus dedicated to Sikh studies, calling it a historic first for any university in India.

In a letter addressed to Delhi University Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh, Tarlochan Singh praised the move, describing it as a “laudable initiative” that would serve as an ideal model for academic institutions worldwide. However, he urged the university to consult Sikh scholars from Guru Granth University in Fatehgarh Sahib, Guru Nanak Dev University in Amritsar, and the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) to ensure accuracy and sensitivity while finalising the syllabus.

Calling Sikh philosophy a pillar of India’s moral and spiritual fabric since the 15th century, Singh highlighted Guru Nanak’s teachings of equality, social reform and the fight against superstition. He stressed that all Sikh Gurus stayed true to Guru Nanak’s vision of one God and universal brotherhood, while advocating equality for women and the abolition of oppressive practices like Sati.

Singh expressed hope that the DU’s syllabus on Sikhism would set a benchmark for other educational institutions and help spread Guru Nanak’s message of harmony and equality.