HSGMC chief condemns AI misinformation of Sikhism
Jhinda said that no one should tamper with divinely inspired holy verses of Guru Granth Sahib.
'It is a matter of great concern that modern technology is being put to wrong use by some people with vested interests to degrade Sikh ideals through Al generated content, especially distorted depictions of Sikh Gurus. It has deeply hurt the Sikh sentiments,' he said.
Jhinda also appealed to the Sikh diaspora to consider it a collective responsibility of Sikh Panth to thwart such distortions aimed at damaging the sanctity of Gurbani and Sikh history.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Hindustan Times
10 minutes ago
- Hindustan Times
SGPC condemns denial of entry to Sikh sarpanch at Red Fort over kirpan
Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami has condemned the denial of entry to an 'Amritdhari' Sikh sarpanch from a village near Nabha at the Red Fort on Independence Day, despite being specially invited to the event. Dhami called the refusal to allow Gurdhian Singh entry because of his 'kirpan' a reflection of an 'anti-Sikh mentality'(HT_PRINT) In a statement issued on Sunday, Dhami called the refusal to allow Gurdhian Singh entry because of his 'kirpan' a reflection of an 'anti-Sikh mentality'. He emphasised that preventing a Sikh from participating in a national event due to their religious symbol is an affront to the Sikh community and an act of treating them as outsiders in their own country. Dhami further criticised the ongoing discrimination against Sikhs, noting their immense sacrifices for India's freedom, yet continuing marginalization even after independence. 'What kind of Independence Day is this, where citizens are barred from observing their religious practices?' he said. The SGPC president reiterated that the 'five kakars', which include the kirpan, are an integral part of Sikh identity and cannot be abandoned. He called for strict action against the officials responsible for this incident to ensure it doesn't happen again in the future.
Economic Times
3 hours ago
- Economic Times
Spotlight on DMK as Opposition meets to discuss VP polls
Synopsis With CP Radhakrishnan, a BJP leader from Tamil Nadu, nominated for vice-president, the INDIA bloc faces a strategic challenge. Opposition parties are meeting to discuss their approach, considering potential regional sentiments within DMK and its allies. After BJP-led NDA government's announcement of Maharashtra governor CP Radhakrishnan, a BJP leader from Tamil Nadu, as its vice-presidential candidate, the spotlight is on DMK and its regional allies in Tamil Nadu as the Opposition INDIA bloc floor leaders are set to meet on Monday to discuss their strategy for the September 9 polls. In the past presidential and vice-presidential elections, regional sentiments had triggered cross-alliance/party Radhakrishnan also belonging to the politically significant OBC community and given that Tamil Nadu is headed for assembly polls next year, Opposition circles are abuzz whether DMK and its regional allies, a key component of the INDIA bloc, can withstand the imminent push to add "Tamil pride" to Radhakrishnan's candidature. The rival AIADMK and BJP are expected to play to the gallery about the prospect of a fellow Tamilian holding India's second-highest post. "The Opposition leaders are likely to discuss on Monday the strategy for the vice-presidential election. DMK and its regional allies' readiness to fight against Radhakrishnan will decide whether we will have a candidate or will it be a unanimous vice-presidential election," said a senior INDIA bloc leader. Presidential and vice-presidential elections have earlier witnessed cross-alliance and cross-party voting on regional lines. Congress presidential candidate Pranab Mukherjee forced both the Marxists and Trinamool Congress to back him amid excitement about the first Bengali becoming the president. Similarly, UPA fielding Pratibha Devisingh Patil for the top post made Shiv Sena to support her due to their shared Maharashtra roots. When Indira Gandhi named Zail Singh as Congress presidential candidate, arch-rival Akali Dal backed him, saying he would be the first Sikh to be the president. Vajpayee-led NDA's presidential candidate APJ Abdul Kalam received support from both SP and Congress due to their competitive enthusiasm for a Muslim as president. The fact that party whips don't apply in these elections make it more 'flexible', resulting in many Opposition parties suffering "cross-voting".
United News of India
6 hours ago
- United News of India
Sikh sarpanch denied entry to Red Fort on Independence Day over kirpan
Chandigarh, August 17 (UNI) A Sikh sarpanch from Nabha block in Punjab, invited to Delhi for the Independence Day celebrations, was denied entry to the Red Fort on August 15 for carrying a kirpan, a ceremonial dagger integral to the Sikh faith. Gurdyan Singh, an Amritdhari Sikh and sarpanch of Kalsana village, was among those honoured by the Jal Shakti Ministry for exemplary work in sanitation, including setting up solid and water treatment plants and public sanitation facilities in his village. Despite being invited as a VIP to witness the Independence Day parade, Singh was stopped at Gate 5 of the Red Fort by security personnel who cited restrictions on carrying the kirpan. Singh explained the religious significance of the kirpan, one of the five Sikh articles of faith (Kakars), but was told he could leave it outside and retrieve it later. Stating that his religion does not permit removing the kirpan, Singh chose not to enter. Instead, he briefly watched the parade from the general gallery with the public. Singh arrived in Delhi on August 13. On the day of the event, he reached the Red Fort metro station by 5 a.m. to avoid delays, but his efforts were met with refusal from security officials. UNI NB SSP
