Sikh candidate stopped from entering CET centre wearing kada let in after intervention
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Though Milanveer Singh was allowed to carry his 'kirpan', he was initially barred from entering the centre wearing the 'kada'. He then contacted Sardar Sukhsagar Singh, former head of Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha and a former member of the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee. On receiving the call, Sukhsagar promptly arrived at the exam centre and informed the police officers that Amritdhari Sikh candidates are legally allowed to appear in exams with all five religious articles, including the kada, according to govt guidelines.
Despite this, the security personnel remained adamant and refused him entry.
To escalate the matter, Sukhsagar dialled emergency helpline 112. When additional police arrived, he asserted that preventing the Sikh youth from wearing the 'kada' was a violation of constitutional rights and religious freedom. He also attempted to contact the SHO of Civil Lines police station, but his call reportedly went unanswered.
The police then consulted a senior officer on the phone and allowed him to speak with Sukhsagar. However, the officer also denied permission to wear the 'kada' during the exam. In protest, Sukhsagar began preparing to stage a sit-in outside the exam centre. Following further consultation with senior officers, the police finally allowed the youth, Milanveer, to appear for the exam wearing both his 'kada' and 'kirpan'.
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Speaking to the media, Sukhsagar emphasised that initiated Sikhs have a constitutional right to wear their five symbols, just as married Hindu women have the right to wear a mangalsutra during exams. He criticised the police personnel for their lack of awareness and failure to follow official protocols, which caused unnecessary stress to the student and potentially affected his exam performance.
Photo caption: The head of Gurdwara Shri Guru Singh Sabha, Sukhsagar Singh, speaks with police personnel at the exam centre
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