Click to play videoAmritsar: In the Dera-Sikh controversy, the Sikh high priests are mulling their next course of action after receiving a letter of apology from Dera chief, Baba Ram Rahim. Five top priests of Sikh Gurudwara committees will give out a statement after a meeting in Amritsar on Tuesday.
Dera Sacha Sauda chief Baba Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh issued a letter on Sunday, in which he apologised to the 17th century Sikh Guru Gobind Singh for imitating his dress.
However, Dera's chief’s “reluctant” apology has not gone down well with the Sikh clergy. The hardliners among Sikhs are fuming because the apology is addressed to Guru Gobind Singh and not to the Akal Takht.
It thus seems unlikely that the stand off between the Sikh clergy and the Dera is going to be resolved soon.
“This apology is a clever move by the Baba because he wants us to raise an objection. He needs to apologise to the Akal Takth and not to Guru Gobind Singh,” said Jathedar Nandgarh Head priest Damdama Gurudwara.
The Sikh clergy says it’s unfortunate that the CBI hasn’t filed a status report on its investigation into the murder and rape charges against Baba Ram Rahim—who is accused of murders of Dera manager Ranjit Singh and journalist RC Chhatrapati. CBI has asked the court time till July 31st.
The Akal Takht had demanded action on a CBI report against the Dera by May 30. But the report itself has not been submitted. Going by present indications, it’s seem it will to take more than just one meeting of the Akal Takht for an acceptance of the apology.
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