Amritsar: Punjab BJP spokesperson Prof. Sarchand Singh Khiala strongly criticised the statement made by Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) president Simranjit Singh Mann following his visit to the United Kingdom, describing it as highly irresponsible and detrimental to India’s democratic institutions, constitutional framework and national sovereignty.
Prof. Khiala said that levelling grave allegations such as murder against the Prime Minister of India, Union Ministers and senior officials of India’s security agencies without any judicial finding or credible evidence reflects political irresponsibility and undermines public confidence in constitutional institutions.
He said that Simranjit Singh Mann’s politics has increasingly revolved around provocative rhetoric that fuels division and controversy instead of addressing Punjab’s pressing concerns such as unemployment, drug abuse, agriculture, education, industrial growth and border security. Such statements divert public attention from real issues confronting the people of Punjab.
Prof. Khiala termed it deeply unfortunate that allegations against India’s constitutional institutions and security agencies were made from foreign soil. He said that if Mr. Mann possesses credible evidence, he should present it before competent courts or authorised investigative agencies rather than making unverified accusations on international platforms. Such statements risk providing propaganda material to forces hostile to India’s interests.
Referring to Sikh philosophy, Prof. Khiala said that Gurmat is founded upon truth, justice, humility, restraint and the universal principle of Sarbat da Bhala (the welfare of all). The Sikh Gurus never preached hatred, separatism or irresponsible allegations. The ideal of the Sant-Sipahi established by Guru Gobind Singh Ji represents the defence of righteousness and the protection of the innocent—not the promotion of division or confrontation. Distorting Sikh teachings for political objectives is contrary to the spirit of Gurmat.
He further said that Sikh history is inseparable from the sacrifices made for India’s unity, the protection of humanity and religious freedom. From Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji and the Sahibzadas to countless Sikh martyrs, this legacy cannot be appropriated to support narratives that seek to divide society or undermine India’s national interests.
Prof. Khiala emphasised that the Constitution of India, national unity and the country’s security institutions are the pillars of India’s democracy. Targeting these institutions for political mileage does not befit a responsible public leader.
He urged Simranjit Singh Mann to refrain from inflammatory and unsubstantiated statements and instead encourage Sikh youth to follow the path of Gurmat, constitutional values, democracy, nation-building and public service. He added that Punjab and India need peace, investment, development, social harmony and national unity—not rhetoric that fosters mistrust, division and confrontation.