Moga, Aug 10: Dal Khalsa has called upon the community to boycott Indian independence day celebrations and do not recite “Indian National Anthem” as according to the organization these verses do not represent the independent stature of the Sikh community.
Citing the continued loot of river waters, misuse of colonial-era archiac sedition laws to stifle dissent and harass dissenting people across the board, lynching of Dalits and Muslims in the name of cow protection” and denial of right to self determination to the people of Punjab, the Dal Khalsa declared that “the Independence of Punjab’ was the only solution for its people to protect their distinct identity, its natural resources, social-political interests, fulfill rightful aspirations and move forward without any outside domination and fear.
As per a statement, the organization would hold a Conference and protest march on August 14 at Jalandhar with the “the aim to show their resolve and desire for Azaadi from India. The leaders of pro-freedom group gave a call for boycott of celebrations as there was no reason for Sikhs to celebrate Aug 15”
Dal Khalsa asks Sikh community to boycott Indian independence day celebrations
