Emergency movie controversy: Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh of Takht Shri Damdama Sahib said that the strengthening of Shiromani Akali Dal is very important for Punjab and Sikhism. He said that Congress, BJP and Aam Aadmi Party The leaders of the Akali Dal have also accepted that the rise of the Shiromani Akali Dal is very important for the progress and prosperity of the state. He also appealed to the leaders of the Akali Dal to show the spirit of sacrifice for the dominance of the Akali Dal.
Gyani Harpreet Singh said that minorities are being targeted in the country and especially Sikhs are being targeted as part of a well-planned conspiracy. He said that social media platforms are also being used as part of a conspiracy to fabricate a false story against Sikhs. He further said that Sikh children are being disarmed before appearing for exams, which is part of this conspiracy.
Giani Harpreet Singh said that weapons are not ornaments for Sikhs but religious symbols. Apart from this, he said that Kangana Ranaut's film Emergency is also the result of the narrative being created against Sikhs. He demands that this film should be completely banned.
On the occasion of Ganpati Visarjan, in response to a question about the model of Shri Harmandir Sahib in Maharashtra, Giani Harpreet Singh said that every religion has different customs and rituals, so institutions and rituals of other religions should be respected. He said that Shri Harmandir Sahib is the highest place for Sikhs and Sikhs will never tolerate its imitation.