Sikh community neglected in every sphere: SAD

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov 15: Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) said that the successive Governments at the Centre and State have neglected the Sikh community of the State in every sphere.
This was stated by Surinder Singh Wazir, secretary, Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) while interacting with media persons here today. The press conference was also addressed by president of Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) Mohinder Singh and other members.
He said that successive Government at Centre and State have neglected the Sikh community of the J&K in every sphere be it the representation of Sikh community at various levels, providing employment opportunities to the Sikh youth, discrimination in promotions, implementation of Punjabi language and many others.
Wazir further stated that Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) has resolved that a decision to support any candidate/party shall be taken after due deliberations with central body and all the like minded organizations and in the best interest of the community at large.
“Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) would like to remind all the political parties not to under estimate the strength of Sikh voters of State, who can be the major deciding factor in about 15 constituencies of the State”, he added.
Wazir demanded social, political and economical representation of the Sikhs in the future dispensation, minority commission for J&K, implementation of Anand Marriage Act in the State, judicious redressal of refugees issues, implementation of Punjabi language, ending of discrimination in relief efforts particularly in the areas inhibited by the Sikh community, during recent floods in Jammu region, protection of Sikhs residing in Kashmir region and safeguarding of future of Sikh youth in Kashmir, compensation to victim of 1984 genocide and 1989 massacre, eradication of deep rooted corruption in the State and ending of discrimination with Jammu region as a whole.
“All parties should make their stand clear regarding the aforesaid burning issues concerning the Sikh community”, he stated.

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