Punjab: A stern reaction has emerged following recent remarks by Sukhbir Badal, with Malvinder Singh Kang, Member of Parliament and Aam Aadmi Party Punjab leader, calling it “the most disgusting sin in Sikh history.” The statement was shared on AAP Punjab’s official X page, highlighting the strong sentiments surrounding the Sukhbir Badal controversy.
Allegations Against Sukhbir Badal
Malvinder Singh Kang condemned Sukhbir Badal for questioning the decision of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, describing it as a direct attack on the supreme institution of the Sikh nation. According to Kang, labeling the Takht’s decisions—a process conducted in the presence of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji and in line with Panthic traditions—as a “conspiracy” constitutes an unforgivable act. This statement underscores the seriousness of the Sukhbir Badal controversy within the Sikh community.
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Panthic Sentiments and Public Reaction
In his address, Kang emphasized that the Sukhbir Badal controversy has deeply hurt the sentiments of the Panth and the Guru-roop saintly Sangat. He warned that such misdeeds would face severe spiritual and social repercussions, reflecting the collective resolve of the Sikh community to protect its traditions and institutions.
ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ ਤਖ਼ਤ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਦੇ ਫ਼ੈਸਲੇ ‘ਤੇ ਉਂਗਲ ਚੁੱਕ ਕੇ ਸੁਖਬੀਰ ਬਾਦਲ ਨੇ ਕੀਤਾ ਸਿੱਖ ਇਤਿਹਾਸ ਦਾ ਸਭ ਤੋਂ ਘਿਨਾਉਣਾ ਗੁਨਾਹ!
ਸਿੱਖ ਕੌਮ ਦੀ ਸਰਬਉੱਚ ਸੰਸਥਾ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ ਤਖ਼ਤ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਵਿਖੇ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ ਦੀ ਹਜ਼ੂਰੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਅਤੇ ਸੰਗਤ ਦੀਆਂ ਭਾਵਨਾਵਾਂ ਤੇ ਪੰਥਕ ਪਰੰਪਰਾਵਾਂ ਅਧੀਨ ਲਏ ਗਏ ਫ਼ੈਸਲਿਆਂ ਨੂੰ ‘ਸਾਜ਼ਿਸ਼’ ਕਹਿਣ ਤੋਂ… pic.twitter.com/EIXPV2tmHd
— AAP Punjab (@AAPPunjab) April 8, 2026
Political Implications
The Sukhbir Badal controversy has also sparked political debates in Punjab, with leaders and citizens expressing strong opinions about respecting the authority of Sri Akal Takht Sahib. The Aam Aadmi Party has firmly backed the Takht’s decision, reiterating its commitment to uphold Panthic traditions and the sentiments of the Sikh community.
The Sukhbir Badal controversy serves as a reminder of the deep reverence held for Sri Akal Takht Sahib and the Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Leaders like Malvinder Singh Kang continue to emphasize the importance of maintaining respect for Sikh institutions and traditions, calling for accountability in political discourse.