24-05-2025
AAP government under fire over AI image of Golden Temple, Sikh body seeks apology
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) President, Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami, has sharply criticised the Punjab Government for publishing a distorted, AI-generated image of Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) in an advertisement is about inviting suggestions for upcoming Sikh centenary celebrations. Dhami described the move as a grave insult to Sikh sentiments and a violation of the sanctity of the revered emphasised that Sri Darbar Sahib is the spiritual nucleus of Sikhism and is revered by Sikhs worldwide.
SGPC chief emphasised that altering its appearance using computer techniques is not only disrespectful but desecrates its spiritual aura, which resides in the soul of every he stressed that the Punjab Government should have consulted the SGPC before using any religious also stated that it is painful to see that, despite the availability of hundreds of authentic images of Sri Harmandir Sahib on the internet, the government resorted to deliberately altering the image using computer techniques.
SGPC chief asked the government to clarify its stance on the issue and issue an immediate Dhami reiterated that organising events related to Sikh centenaries is the SGPC's exclusive urged the state government to concentrate instead on civic development in cities associated with Sikh Gurus and to collaborate with the SGPC on meaningful Watch
