NCERT books: SGPC objects to Anandpur Sahib resolution being dubbed as ‘separatist’ document
1 year, 11 months ago

NCERT books: SGPC objects to Anandpur Sahib resolution being dubbed as ‘separatist’ document

Hindustan Times  

Amid row over changes in National Council of Educational Research and Training ’s class 12 political science text books, Sikh bodies, including the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, said the Anandpur Sahib resolution adopted by the Shiromani Akali Dal as its goal in 1973 had been interpreted as a “separatist resolution” in one of the books. SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami said said, “The SGPC raises strong objection over the misinformation being spread about Sikhs.” In chapter 7 of the book ‘Swatantra Bharat Mein Rajniti’, it is mentioned that a demand of regional autonomy was raised under the resolution. Taking note of it, SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami said, “The SGPC raises strong objection over the misinformation being spread about Sikhs. This is being done under a pre-planned conspiracy.” Detailing about the Anandpur Sahib resolution, the SGPC chief said, “This resolution is a historical document.

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