Punjab is passing through one of the toughest times in recent memory as floods have ravaged fields, homes, and livelihoods. Thousands of families have been displaced, crops worth crores destroyed, and people are struggling to even arrange daily meals. In such a situation of pain and devastation, the public naturally looks toward those who claim to be spiritual leaders and self-styled saints, often seen on television channels and social media, collecting donations, organizing lavish gatherings, and preaching about service to humanity.
However, when Punjab needed them the most, these so-called “Babas” have vanished. Not a single rupee of meaningful contribution, not a single camp for flood victims, not a single relief effort has been visible from them on the ground. Their absence during this humanitarian crisis has raised serious questions about their relevance and their true intentions behind projecting themselves as “messengers of God.”
At the same time, the Sikh community has once again lived up to its glorious tradition of selfless service. Gurdwaras across Punjab and beyond have opened their doors to shelter and feed the displaced. Volunteers, NGOs, and ordinary villagers have come together with whatever little they have to support flood victims, proving that real spirituality lies in action, not in speeches or showmanship.
The hypocrisy of these Babas has been exposed—those who often speak of compassion and service are nowhere to be seen when it is time to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the suffering masses. This stark contrast between their silence and the tireless service of Punjab’s own people sends a strong message: Punjab doesn’t need self-proclaimed saints, it needs solidarity, compassion, and real help.