In response to the recent statement by SGPC President S. Harjinder Singh Dhami, who appealed to the Union Government of India to intervene and arrange for the transportation of the saroops back to India, Chahal respectfully disagreed with waiting for government action. He emphasized that “This is not the time to rely solely on appeals to the Union Government. Time is of the essence, and any delay could lead to irreparable consequences.”
Chahal urged the SGPC to immediately arrange a chartered aircraft and deploy a group of five dedicated Sikhs to accompany the saroops back home with full maryada and respect. “We cannot afford to wait for bureaucratic processes. The safety and sanctity of Guru Granth Sahib Ji’s saroops must be our top priority,” Chahal stated.
Highlighting the urgency of the matter, especially amid the escalating conflict in the region, Chahal warned that relying on the central government’s decision-making could result in dangerous delays. “The SGPC has the resources and moral responsibility to act independently in this religious matter,” he added.
