Badals using Takht for political gains, alleges Jakhar

Tribune News Service

Jalandhar, December 9

Punjab Congress president Sunil Jakhar today said SAD president Sukhbir Badal and his family should be subjected to a 10-year ban from public and professional life for having dishonoured Akal Takht and used it to their political ends.

Jakhar also questioned the SGPC chief on his role in allowing the Badal family’s rituals and whether Akal Takht could be allowed to be used for “political atonement for sins”.

Speaking to media, Jakhar said: “The Badals have used religion for political gains. Does a court or a judge ever roll out a red carpet for a convict. Sukhbir has become his own convict, advocate and judge. He has misused the religion in the 10 years of his reign and now in the name of seeking atonement he is using the name of Akal Takht. I request the Jathedar to ban the Badal clan from public and political life for 10 years.”

He said: "I would also like to ask the SGPC chief about his role in the matter. He is setting a bad precedent and bringing disrepute to the top Sikh body. Can every political offender walk on the red carpet and do sewa?”