Rashtriya Sikh Sangat
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The Rashtriya Sikh Sangat is a cultural organization affiliated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. Its ideology and mission is to build community ties between Sikhs and Hindus. Sikhs are derived from Hindus.
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[edit] History
Rashtriya sikh sangat is a Socio- Cultural Organisation, which propagates the massage of SANJHIWALTA of Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Rashtriya Sikh Sangat wants to spread the knowledge of Gurbani not only to the 2-3% Sikh masses of India, but also to the rest of 97-98% Indian society. Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is a holy scripture that represents the entire Indian sub-continent-THE AKHAND BHARAT.
[edit] Background
Rashtriya sikh sangat was formed on 24th Nov. 1986 on the Guruprakash Purab of Jagatguru Nanak Sahibji Maharaj.
[edit] Formation
Late S. Shamsher Singh of Lucknow was first national & international Co-ordinator and convenor of Rashtriya Sikh Sangat. He toured extensively in different parts of the country as well as abroad ,.....tirelessly for 4 years. Over-work was reason behind his untimely death. He breathed last on 16th Sept.1990. During his tenure as President of the organisation, there were 90 branches in India, 16 chapters in UK, U.S.A., and Canada. Though he was a businessman, but he was a highly literary person with deep interest in ancient Indian Literature. He studied in National College Lahore. He wrote the “Teeka” of Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s work Ramavtar and Bachitter Natak.
Next President was S.Chiranjiv Singh of Patiala, a dedicated Social Worker, who started his service-mission as a whole timer (PRACHARAK). He is devoted to the cause of social amity and fraternity between the cross- section of the Indian society. He served as National President for 12 years. He is great social worker, famed for Sant Yatra inciated by he himself-“Brahamkund to Amritsar Yatra”. This Yatra was participated by eminent saints from different parts of the country belonging to different sects, that to during the black and grey phase of Punjab.
At present, S.Gurcharan Singh Gill of Bharatpur (Rajasthan ) is the President of the organisation. He succeeded after S.Chiranjiv Singh and was elected at the 7th Convention of Rashtriya Sikh Sangat in2002-2003.He started his career as a labour leader of Bhartiya Mazdoor Sangh and was once State President of B.M.S. Presently, being a prominent lawyer , he also occupied the post of Additional Advocate General of Rajasthan. He fought for the cause of Sikhs and provided legal aid to Sikhs. The Shromani Akali Dal assigned him as convenor of Blue-Star Operation legal aid committee for Rajasthan. S. Simranjeet Singh Mann and others were in various jails of Bharatpur, Ajmer and Jodhpur. He also pleaded the cause of victims in different commissions such as Justice Mehta Commission, Justice Lodha Commission, Justice Gyani Commission.
[edit] Association with Eminent Personalities
- Giani Puran Singh Ji-Former Jathedar of Sri Akal Takhat Sahib Ji
- Giani Zail Singh Ji-Former President of India.
- Giani Iqbal Singh Ji-Jathedar Takhat Patna Sahib Ji.
- Giani Kulwant Singh Ji- Jathedar Takhat Hazoor Sahib Ji.
- Ma. Shri K.C. Sudarshar Ji-Sarsanghchalak
- Shri L.K. Advani Ji
- Shri Bhairon Singh Shekhawat Ji-Former Vice President
- Baba Thakur Singh Ji-Damdami Taksal
- Baba Mohkam Singh Ji-Damdami Taksal
- Trilochan Singh Ji-Ex. Chairman,
- National Minority Commission, M.P. (Rajya Sabha)
- Sant Arvindanand Ji-U.S.A.
- Late Shri Vishwanath Ji-Social Worker
- Baba Joginder Singh Ji Moni
- Baba Balwant Singh Ji Bhalla-Ruderpur (Uttrakhand)
- Sant Parmanand Ji (Yug Purush) Haridwar (Uttrakhand)
- Sant Baba Niranjan Singh Ji-Guru Ka Tal, Agra (U.P.)
- Sant Baba Pritam Singh Ji-Guru Ka Tal, Agra (U.P.)
- Sant Baba Sukhdev Singh Ji-Nanaksar Wale
- Dr. K.P. Aggarwal Ji-Writer & Scholar
- Giani Kehar Singh Ji
- Justice R.S. Narula Ji (Punjab & Haryana High Court)
- Sant Giandev Ji Maharaj -Nirmal Akhara, Kankhal, Haridwar
- Dr. Harpal Singh Ji Pannu-Punjabi University Patiala
- Dr. Jodh Singh Ji-Punjabi University Patiala
- Dr. Samsher Singh-Punjabi University Patiala
- Dr. Harminder Singh Bedi-Guru Nanak University Amritsar
- Dr. D.P. Mani Ji-Punjabi University Patiala
- Late Shri S.S. Bajwa Ji-Former President
- Delhi Gurudwara Management Committee, Deputy Mayor, M.C.D., New Delhi
- Shri Amolak Rattan Kohli Ji-Ex. Governor, Mizoram State
- Bhai Mahavir Ji-Ex. Governor, M.P.
- Late Rajmata Vijaye Raje Sindhia Ji-Gawalior Raj Gharana
- Late Shrimant Madhav Rao Sindhia Ji-Gawalior Raj Gharana
- Dr. Raman Singh Ji-C.M., Chattisgarh State
- Shri Babu Lal Gore Ji-Former C.M., M.P.
- Shri Shivraj Singh Chauhan Ji, C.M., M.P.
- Smt. Vasundhra Raje Sindhia Ji, C.M., Rajasthan
- Late Sahib Singh Verma Ji-Former C.M., Delhi
- Shri Darshan Singh Grewal Ji-Mayor, Borrow-honslo, England
- S. Omarjit Singh Anand Ji-General Secretry Tehran Gurudwara (Iran)
- Lt. Gen. Vijay Madan Ji-Indore
- Brigadier Mahinder Ji-Mizoram State
- Bhai Karnail Singh Garib-USA.
- Sr. Joginder Singh-Ex. Director, CBI
- Sr. Jagjit Singh Ji (Column-Kranti Geeta, Fame, Punjab Keseri), Daltan Ganj
- Shri Arjun Munda Ji-Former C.M., Jharkhand State
- S. Bhupinder Singh Ji-Ex. Director. MMTC
- Dr. Mahip Singh Ji-Hindi Writer
- Sr. Prahlad Singh Chandok Ji-Former President,
- Delhi Gurudwara Management Committee
- Shri K.L. Malkani Ji
- Late S. Gulab Singh Ji- Former M.L.A., Shivpur Kalan
[edit] Scenario that gives birth to an organization
For the entire global Sikh Community, “Punjab Areas” including Pakistan is considered as the home of Sikhism (Sikhi-da-Ghar). We remember “Amritsar Sifty da Ghar”, on other hand, the dimensions of Guru Nanak Prampara (tradition) can be seen throughout the Jambo-Dweep like a Boher Tree. Situational scenario is very important to understand the ground reality. We have to understand the Rashtra,.....the Bharata....., geographically, culturally, politically while keeping in mind the basic philosophy of Guru-Sahiban. Let us study this ground reality.
BANJARA A huge population of the people belonging to the Banjara clan live in the
SAMAJ different area of the country. In this country, there are millions of Banjaras living in the areas - U.P., Panjab, Haryana, M.P.,Chattisgarh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Gujrat, Andhrapradesh etc. The historic personalities like Bhai Lakhi Shah Banjara and Bhai Makhan Shah Lubana belonged to the Banjara Samaj. Most of these are following the path of Gurudev (Nanak- Nam-Leva).
SIKALKAR Sameway, the Sikalkars or Sikligars are those Sikhs, who has direct
OR connection with the sixth Guru Hargobind ji. They used to make
SIKALIGAR Sarab-Loh-shastra. They also live in different parts of the country, e.g. Madhya Pradesh, U.P., Chattisgarh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra.
SINDHI It is the historic fact that a huge number of Nanak- Nam-Leva Sindhi Samaj
SAMAJ exists in the country.
MAHARAJA Once the Nizam of Hyderabad told Maharaja Ranjit Singh ji that his army
RANJIT SINGH was indisciplined force. He asked the Maharaja to send at least one battalion
& HYDERABAD for his Raj. Maharaja sent the troops and made a Chavani there. Later, these Sikhs were called the Dakhni-Sikhs. At present, these Dakhni-Sikhs follow the path of Guru Nanak Dev ji .
GURU It is a historic fact that in Nanded Sahib, tenth Guru Gobind Singhji were
GOBIND SINGH with Sikalkar or Sikligar Samaj. These Sikalkar Sikhs are still living in the
& SIKLIGAR areas of Nanded”(Maharashtra), around “Dhule” and Indore(M.P.).
SAMAJ
ASSAMEE Ninth Guru Tegh Bahadur ji went to Assam on his journey to propagate the
SIKHS true path of Sikhi. An area called “Dumari” has the population of Assamee Sikhs. Assamee Sikhs belonged to the Oham clan are still living in Barkola near Dibrugarh. Maharaja Ranjit Singh sent a troop to Assam to give them protection from Burmee tribes. These Sikh troopers never went back . After so many generation later, these Sikhs still live in Assam.
ANDOMAN The great freedom fighters faced the horrifying days in the Cellular Jail of
& SIKHS Andoman. After so many generations, the Sikhs lived in Andoman.
BIHARI Bihar is the land of Guru Gobind Singh ji. The Guru’s followers still live in
SIKHS Bihar and are called the Bihari Sikh.
GARHWALI Padam Bhushan and Padam Vibhushan awarded Sardar Kunwar Singh Negi
SIKHS (Garhwali) of Braille-Gurmukhi fame told that in Pauri Garhwal, there are some places associated with the Udasis of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Negi has held a position of S.G.P.C. member.
SATNAMI There are lacs of Satnami Sikhs in Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh. Who recite satnam as part of Gurbani.
Also, Sainis and Ramdasis live in different parts of the country.
One thing has to be understood that the great philosophy of Guru Sahibans is not limited to any particular area. It is, in fact, a Universal phenomenon. Guru Gobin Singh ji Maharaj created the two Takhts, namely Takht Shri Patna Sahib (Patna) and Takhat Shri Hazoor Sahib (Nanded), outside Panjab. These above mentioned segment of the Sikh society living in different parts of the country are facing heavy odds in their life :-
(a) Poverty;
(b) Lack of Education;
(c) Lack of Gurbani Abhyas or Practice;
(d) Unawareness of Gurbani Vichar or thought;
(e) No knowledge of Rehat Maryada;
(f) Inequality;
(g) Existed vacuum in the relation with rest of the Sangat;
No institution on earth is doing an iota of work for them. It is only Rashtriya Sikh Sangat considers it as its area of work, Rashtriya Sikh Sangat is constantly working for them.
When Panjab was standing on a volcano during the period of terrorism of both kind-private and state in eighties, some unfortunate happenings detrimental to the cause of Sikh Identity and national unity . Sikh-psyche was influenced by the incidents, namely- Sikh Sangat- Nirankari conflict of 13th April 1978, Damdami Taksal- Jivan Singh Umaraonangal conflict, President rule in Panjab State imposed
By Congress, Akali morch, Operation Bluestar, Operation Thunder, Assassination of Smt. Indira Gandhi .......Then came the massacre of the Sikhs in Delhi, Kanpur, and other parts of India.
One leader of the establishment said- When a big tree falls, earth tremors.
This was very irresponsible and cruel statement.
Our present time President S. Gurcharan Singh Gill, a renowned lawyer, had played an important and historical role for “Jodhpur Detenus” during the turbulent phase of the Panjab. Rashtriya Sikh Sangat’s NRI cell played an important part in bringing back the so called “Black-listed Sikhs” to India. Even harder of the hard elements are accepting this fact.
History Part II
Punjab was passing through a difficult period. ....In 1947, the people of Punjab faced the tragedy of the partition. About one million people were massacred, crores of people became homeless, properties worth billions of rupees were looted, women were raped. ..... Truth was that India was partitioned on the basis of Mazhab with an active role of pseudo-secularists like Congressmen led by Pt. Jwahar Lal Nehru. ....1952 to 1967 was the phase of Punjabi Suba and Punjabi-Hindi language politics, in which vote hungry politician and showed their nakedness. It was a sad commentary on the social fabric of Punjab that some Sanatanis opposed the Punjabi Language, that created a wedge between Sikh and the rest. Some hardliners among the Sikh masses started the hate Hindu campaign in Punjab. .....1952 to 1979, the Congress governments at the centre pulled down the governments of Akalis undemocratically.....1975 to 1977, during the emergency days Mrs. Indira Gandhi violated the human rights and banned all the opposing organisations including RSS. But S.G.P.C. remained intact. The S.G.P.C. operatus worked against the ruling class during emergency. .....1980 to 1984 the congress tried their level best to capture the S.G.P.C. by hook or crook. The Congress party started a campaign to malign the Sikh Community. The ruling class tarnished the image of the Sikhs among the common men and projecting them as “fanatic” or “terrorists”. The atmosphere of the country’s social structure got effected due to this. The behaviour pattern of the common people with the Sikhs outside Punjab was not good. Same thing happened with Hindu brothers inside the Punjab State. The Congress party founded it as very profitable, politically. .....There was lack of dialogue between the Sikhs and the rest of the society. ....“Abe, ....Sardar, ....Barah Baj Gaye Hain....” type of abusive language was common in those days. ....There was tension in the air. The Sikh community founded this happenings very suffocating. .... The terrorists killed so many Hindus and made the fields of Punjab coloured in blood red. ....Of course, the state terrorism existed in those days. ....Talking of Sanjhiwalta was considered as an act of morons. Here, Rashtriya Sikh Sangat started its work. During those difficult periods, when nobody listening to it, Rashtriya Sikh Sangat arranged fifty to sixty meetings in different parts of the country. Those were very difficult periods for Rashtriya Sikh Sangat. But Rashtriya Sikh Sangat propagated the massage of Guru Nanak Dev Ji in the entire nation. For example, an ex-Serviceman Sikh spoke in meeting organised by Rashtriya Sikh Sangat that “There is no use of talking about Sanjhiwalta. We have gone very ahead of these things. We cannot live as a second rate citizen under Hindu domination.” In another meeting, some people obstructed the meeting of Rashtriya Sikh Sangat. .....1987 to 1996 were very difficult period for the organisation. But it proved its potential, while tackling the social problems. What people are seeing the changes in Punjab and other parts of the country, one of the factor behind this is Rashtriya Sikh Sangat. Rashtriya Sikh Sangat is the only organisation that works in the Sikh-Sangat-System as well as Santani-Sangat-System. In that way, Rashtriya Sikh Sangat succeeded in the first phase.
Rashtriya Sikh Sangat’s nationalist ideas are the genuine reasons that make it a relevant force within Sikh-Sangat-System. So, social realism is the hallmark of the Rashtriya Sikh Sangat.
INDIAN NATION IN TERMOIL
During mid eighties, situation was very fluid and was enough to explain the state of mind of different sections of the Indian society. Sikhs remembered the massacre of 1984 in the same sense as the two other Ghalloogharas of 1746&1762 inflicted upon them by Zakaria Khan and Ahmad Shah Abdali. On the other side, a systematic campaign was launched by the ruling class that the SIKHS were anti nationals,........terrorists,..... separatists. The image of the entire sikh-community was painted with black
So, many voices of the reputed persons like Late S.Jagjeet Singh Arora ( hero of Bangladesh war), Air Marshal Arjun Singh, S. Patwant Singh formed SIKH- FORUM to raise the voice against injustices inflicted on the sikh masses.1984 massacre became an issue. But it is historical truth that question of social harmony- SANJHIWALTA remained unresolved. Reason behind this was that the basic fabric and mechanism of the Indian society was totally ignored.
FIRST CONVENTION OF SIKHS AND HINDUS
Some like minded thinkers, social workers wanted to do some serious work in this direction. S.Shamsher Singh ji, a scholar of Gurbani and ancient theology, lead from the front. Ex-Justice R.S.Narula of Panjab- Haryana High Court, Professor Rajinder Singh (Rajju Bhaiya) - the Sarkarwah of Sangh and S.Shamsher Singh had several meetings for very purpose of changing the social scenario and restoration of age old bonds of amity between Sikhs and rest of the Indian society. First convention for the cause of promoting SANJHIWALTA (Social Harmony) between the various sects of Indian Society was held at Deendayal institute, Jhansi Road, New Delhi, in which 160 people were present. More than one hundred Gursikh belonged to various Sikh institutions. This Convention was held on 31 AUGUST 1986 and was presided by Baba Balwant Singh Ji Bhalla (comes from the 15th generation of 3rd Guru Amardass Ji Maharaj). During the discussions following inference were drawn-
1. Vitious atmosphere of hatred doubt about each other must be removed first.
2. The common meetings of Hindus & Sikhs should be organised to promote the dialogue and the cause of social amity, cultural harmony and traditional fraternity.
3. Common Cultural and historical points of both segments of the society will be highlighted.
4. Gurbani of Shri Gurugranth Sahib Ji is the source of SANJHIWALATA for Indian society. It should be propagated in the whole India.
5. Misgivings and misunderstandings must be sorted out and removed through mutual discussions, agreement and trust.
6. We, the descendant of our forefathers, have forgotten the common bonds of our age old cultural heritage. Guru Nanak Dev Sahib Ji & Guru Gobind Singh Ji worked for the betterment of the Indian Society. We are breathing freely in this society, because of the great sacrifice and struggle of Sikh Gurus.
7. Natural bond and relationship of the two segments of the society should be seen in the shape of Khalsa Foundation. Whole Indian Society should accept the importance of Khalsa concept of Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj and also they should be made grateful to the sacrifices of Sikh Guru Sahiban and the Sikhs.
8. The Hindu Society should be made acknowledge of the high ideals of Sikhism, Sikh History throughout the country.
9. Guru Granth Shahib Ji contains the Bani of Bhagat Sahibans, who belong to different regions, cast & creed. So, Gurbani has the nationalist idea. Not only that its universal appeal is unique.
10. It was also made clear that religious freedom and independent identity is very important for the Sikhs. At the same time it should not be confused with the common rich heritage of this ancient country. Unity is sense of commonhood. It should lead to mutual respect of each other’s religious, emotional, sentimental point of views.
As result of above views, it was decided that an independent non-political forum should be formed to achieve those goals. Hence a seven member committee was form. The constituted committee had following members-
1. Sr. Shamsher Singh Ji, Lucknow National Convenor
2. Sr. Aridaman Singh, Ludhiana Member
3. Sr. Brijbhushan Singh Bedi, Quadian Member
4. Shri Vishawanath, Amritsar Member
5. Sr. Chiranjiv Singh, Patiala Member
6. Sr. Gajender Singh Sandhu, Rudrapur Member
7. Sr. Balwant Singh, Hyderabad Member
Seven Members committee was constituted at Delhi on 31st August 1986.
These seven members met on 23rd November, 1986 and resolved on number of following issues-
1. Name of newly formed non -political forum was named as –
Rashtriya Sikh Sangat.
2. Constitution of Rashtriya Sikh Sangat should be framed.
3. Invitation to the workers sent throughout the country for 1st National Conference.
On 24th November, 1986 on the auspicious day of Guruparv of Parkash Divas of Guru Nanak Dev Ji Maharaj a new organisation namely RASHTRIYA SIKH SANGAT was born.
1ST ALL INDIA CONFERENCE AT NAGPUR ON 1987
After formal launch of Rashtriya Sikh Sangat on 24 Nov.1986, 1st Rashtriya Adhivation (National Conference) was organised at Nagpur on 17th March 1987. Under the able leadership of Late S.Jaimal Singh ji Lamba, who took initiative to make the Conference a success. About250 activists participated from seven states.
It is this in this congregation, where constitution of Rashtriya Sikh Sangat was adopted.
2nd ALL INDIA CONFERENCE AT NANDED ON 1988
2nd Rashtriya Adhivation took place in 1988 at Nanded (Maharashtra)- Abichal Nagar Shri Hazoor Sahib Ji. The Vetron Akali leader Jathedar Jivan Singh Umranangal was the chief guest. An important resolution was passed in this
meet-"Rashtriya Sikh Sangat will expand its work globally in addition to India to spread the message of Guru Nanak Dev Ji Maharaj’s mission of Sanjhiwalta."
3rd ALL INDIA CONFERENCE AT PATNA SAHIB ON1990
3rd Rashtriya Adhivation was held at Patna Sahib (Bihar). Takht Shri Harimandir Sahib Ji is situated in this city. Newly appointed Jathedar of the Takht Singh Sahib Giani Iqbal Singh Ji was the chief guest of the conference. In this meet importance of socio-religious and cultural relationship between the different segment of the society was discussed. Sikh identity was also an issue, in this connection Rashtriya Sikh Sangat stood for the NAYARI identity of the sikhs in the broader national interest.
4th ALL INDIA CONFERENCE AT DELHI ON 1992
4th National Conference of Rashtriya Sikh Sangat took place at Delhi in April, 1992. Chief organiser Sr. Harcharan Singh Balli made elaborate arrangements for the delegates coming from different regions of the country. Former President of India Giani Jail Singh was the chief guest. Former Chief Justice of Haryana & Punjab High Court Justice R.S. Narula, BJP Leader Lal Krishan Advani, Sr. Ajit Singh Khurana-President Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee, Shri K.S. Sudarshan of R.S.S. (at present Sarsanghchalak) and others participated in this conference. Descendant of Martyr Bhai Matidas Ji- Bhai Mahabir was also present. ‘Hindustan Samalasi Bola’ was accepted as the moto of this historic 5th national meet.
5th ALL INDIA CONFERENCE AT JAIPUR ON 1995
5th National meet was held at Jaipur Rajasthan in 1995. Main dignitaries were S. Ram Singh Ji- Gurudwara Raja Park, Baba Thakur Singh Ji of Sindhi Samaj, Shri Ajay Pal Singh Ji-Corporator. Former Chief Minister (Later- Vice President of India) Shri Bhairon Singh Shekhawat was Chief Guest. Bawa Balwant Singh Ji Bhalla of Ruderpur was the main speaker. "Sanjhiwalta and cultural unity" was the main theme of the meet.
6th ALL INDIA CONFERENCE AT DELHI ON 1998
6th National Conference took place at Delhi on 1998, was hosted by prominent Sikh personalities like Sardar S.S. Bajwa-Member Delhi Gurudwara Management Committee, S. Jaspal Singh Manchanda. S. Prahlad Singh Chandok-President world Sikh Council, Shri Sahib Singh Verma-Chief Minister of Delhi, Sant Baba Arvindanand Ji of USA, Sikh Scholar Bibi Mohinder Kaur Ji, Namdhari Baba Jagjeet Singh Ji Maharaj (S.G.) and Maharaj Vir Singh Ji. A Scholar of Sikh theology Dr. K.P. Aggarwal Ji was the main speaker. The blue print of the planned " Tri centenary celeberation of Khalsa Srijana Yatra" was prepared by the delegates under the able guidance of senior officials of Rashtriya Sikh Sangat and a resolution was passed in this connection. The year 1999 was the 300th year of Khalsa Srijana.
7th ALL INDIA CONFERENCE AT KANPUR ON 2002
7th National Conference was held on 12-14 October 2002 at Kanpur with active participation of Sr. Ansvir Singh Nider Ji, Sr. Gurvinder Singh Vicky, Prof. Kahan Singh Ji. Prof. Harpal Singh Pannu of Punjabi University Patiala was the main speaker of the meet. Sant Baba Sukhdev Singh ji of Goindwal Sahib presided over the convention. He participated with his Jatha of Singhs.
TRAINING CAMPS AND CHINTAN VARGAS
Rashtriya Sikh Sangat organised training camps/ chintan vargas to educate and train the cadre of the organisation.
1st of such camps was organised at Bhopal (M.P.) in the month of July 1992 for 4 dasys. Saint Swami Arvinda Nand Ji of universal unity USA, Sardar Rajender Singh, Dr. M.P. Kohali, Sr. Harbans Singh Ji addressed the participants. Sr. Gurmukh Singh Ji was the chief Adhikari and Shri Gopal ji wasVAYAVASTHA PRAMUKH in the camp, in which 200 office bearers participated.
2nd camp was organised in July 1993 at Agra. Sant Baba Niranjan Singh Ji and Baba Pritam Singh Ji of Gurudwara-Guru Ka Taal were present and the camp. About 150 trainees took part in the camp.
3rd camp took place at Gwalior (M.P.) in side the historical fort of the Gwalior. Gurudwara Bandi Chhor of 6th Guru Hargobind Ji Maharaj's Darshan blessed the participants. About 177 trainees from 11 State took part. Rajmata Vijay Raje Sindia presented the Hindi translated Beer of Shri Gurugranth Sahib ji to the Rashtriya Sikh Sangat.
On July 1994, a camp was organised at Ruderpur (Udhamsingh Nagar) and another camp was organised at Hyderabad on September 1994. At Ruderpur Dr. Jodh Singh , Baba Balwant Singh Ji Bhalla, Swami Arvindanand Ji and Shri K.C. Sudarshan Ji of R.S.S. were also present. At Hyderabad Dr. Jodh Singh Ji, Dr. Samsher Singh Ji-Punjabi University were present.
In 1997, a camp was organised for North Zone at Amritsar. 300 bearers attended the varga. Singh Sahib Gyani Puran Singh Ji- Head Granthi of Shri Darbar Sahib Amritsar, Sr. Joginder Singh-Former Director of CBI, Bibi Surjit Kaur Jolly- Principal of S.P. Mukherjee College Delhi addressed the delegates. Literateur published and printed by S.G.P.C. was distributed among the participants. A resolution about Nasha Mukti was passed.
Resolutions
1. Sikhs do Ardas before Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji everyday that-"Sewa Sambhal Da Daan" of Gurudwaras left in Pakistan. Rashtriya Sikh Sangat demands the restoration of the rights of the minorities particularly the Sikhs in Pakistan. Gurudwaras of the Pakistan should be given to the Sikh community by the OKAF board people and these Gurudwaras should be managed by the Gursikhs only according to the Khalsa Rehat Maryada through a proper body of S.G.P.C. Historically, it was Rashtriya Sikh Sangat that drew the attention towards this issue and daily Ardas of the Sikh Sangat.
2. Rashtriya Sikh Sangat demands that in Pakistan, the Hindu shrines should be handed over to the Hindu community and it should be managed only by them. It should be opened for the Hindu devotees of India for Darshans.
3. Rashtriya Sikh Sangat demands that the visa to visit the both countries-India & Pakistan should be simplified, that will create more people to people contacts.
4. Rashtriya Sikh Sangat demands that the Punjabi Language in Gurmukhi script should be declared second official language in the states of Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi & Utrakhand. Arrangements for the teaching of the Punjabi language is must for the states.
5. Rashtriya Sikh Sangat demands that different Universities of India should institute the chairs named after the great Sikh Gurus. Gurbani& Guru Vichar should be made available for higher studies and research works.
6. Rashtriya Sikh Sangat demands that a magnificent temple of Shri Ram should be made with masjid.
7. Rashtriya Sikh Sangat strongly demands that the culprits and riot-mongers, who are responsible for the brutal massacre of the Sikhs in 1984. An honest enquiry should be instituted for gathering factual information. Those Congress leaders involved in this massacre should be prosecuted before the Court of Law. The families of the victims should be compansated as earliest as possible. Lal Krishan Advani is also responsible for this attack.
8. Rashtriya Sikh Sangat demands that the Sikh Refugees from Afghanistan during the Taliban-USA war should be treated as war victims and given permission of residence in India.
9. In the Terai belt of Uttrakhand, the agricultural lands of the Sikhs under "Varg 4" is a sensitive Sikh issue and it should be handled with care. Govt. of the State should make special laws to protect the Sikhs.
10. Rashtriya Sikh Sangat demands that phenomenon of terrorism should not be attached with the religion, such as Sikh-terrorism, Muslim-terrorism, Christian-terrorism or Zews-terrorism.
Conclusion
The Rashtriya Sikh Sangat is not a religious body. It is a socio-cultural organisation. Neither it is a new religious panth or Mazhab, nor it is a new political outfit. It promotes social amity, cultural and spiritual harmony. Traditional freternity and mutual understanding between the cross section of the Indian society, especially Sikhs and Hindus, is our area of work. Though they enjoy their independent identity, yet they belong to the same motherland-the Bharat. Common origin and rich heritage bind the both-Sikhs & Hindus. They have common traditional foundation.
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