Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee president Harmeet Singh Kalka has strongly criticized the Aam Aadmi Party and its leaders, accusing them of politicizing a controversy involving protesters entering Gurdwara Bangla Sahib during a demonstration against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Kalka stated that the demonstrators had offended Sikh sentiments by attempting to transform a revered place of worship into a political stage, and cautioned AAP leaders against exploiting the shrine for partisan advantage.
The DSGMC president submitted a formal complaint to the Delhi Police against AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal and associated figures, alleging that they entered Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, chanted political slogans, caused disruptions, and circulated misleading videos to damage the reputation of the gurdwara administration. The committee has called for official action against the involved individuals.
In a firm statement, Kalka expressed deep concern over attempts to weaponize a religious institution for political objectives. He emphasized that Gurdwara Bangla Sahib remains a sacred sanctuary where individuals arrive to offer prayers and seek solace, rather than a location for political rallies. While noting that visitors are always welcome to pray, he reiterated that political demonstrations and sloganeering are strictly prohibited within the grounds.
Kalka further accused AAP politicians of exploiting public debate surrounding police actions against the protesters to cast the gurdwara management in an unfavorable light. He pointed out that videos featuring AAP legislators criticizing the presence of police personnel inside the complex were being leveraged to foster a false narrative regarding the administration's responsibilities. Addressing the police presence, Kalka questioned the criticism directed at law enforcement, noting that authorities intervened only after demonstrators allegedly used the sacred site to evade detention and continue their agitation.
While defending the administration's stance, Kalka also voiced distress regarding uniformed police officers moving through the gurdwara grounds during the security operation. He acknowledged that the sight pained the Sikh community, even as he maintained that police were compelled to enter because demonstrators had fled inside. Kalka warned that any future attempts to politicize the sanctuary would face strong resistance, insisting that political protests must remain entirely outside the gurdwara premises.