Since the time Sikhism came into existence, radical Hindu scholars have been making relentless efforts to forcibly convert Sikhism into a part of Hinduism, instead of considering it a unique and independent religion. Bhai Arvinder Singh Raja, Chief Sevadar of Akhand Kirtani Jatha (Delhi), said that it is sad that so-called people like RP Singh of BJP, who keep claiming to be Sikhs, are calling Sikhs a part of Hindus due to their greed and flattery. They should remember that Guru Nanak Dev had said, “Neither we are Hindus nor Muslims. Allah Ram’s village is far away.” And Sikhism is the gift of ten Gurus, due to which the name of service to humanity has become famous in the world today and the courage to raise voice against oppression and injustice has been developed. Sikhism, which was formed after the transmission of Amrit by the tenth king, became the Khalsa Panth, which appeared in the pleasure of God, “Khalsa is the army of the Eternal God. Appear, Khalsa is the pleasure of God.” It is not a part of any Hindu religion. Sikhism respects all religions, Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Buddhist, Jain, Jewish, Parsi, etc., as a human being and supports the maintenance of mutual brotherhood by considering all humanity as a part of the One Eternal God: ‘Eku Pita Eks Ke Hum Barik Tu Mera Guru Hai’ (611). Being the son of one father, it is against having enmity with anyone and is keen to maintain friendship with everyone: ‘Sabhu Ko Meetu Hum Apna Keena Hum Sabna Ke Sajan’ (671) and ‘Na Ko Bari Nahi Bigana Sagal Sangi Hum Ka Ban Ai’ (1299). But he is never ready to become a part or a descendant of Hinduism or any other religion. The reason for this is that Guru Nanak Sahib Ji, at the age of 10, refused to wear the sacred ritual of Hinduism, Janeu, and made it clear that he was not a Hindu and his religion was some other religion. Apart from this, all the devotees, including the 6 Gurus who composed the Bani recorded in Guru Granth Sahib Ji; strongly criticized the basic principles and superstitions of Hinduism, Islam, Yoga and Jainism prevalent in India at that time and refused to accept them. He said that we sincerely appeal to the Jathedar Akal Takht Sahib, Shiromani Committee, Delhi Committee, religious and political organizations of the Sikh Panth to file a case against people like RP Singh for hurting the hearts of Sikhs by playing with religious sentiments and take appropriate action against them so that others do not get the courage to tamper with the Sikh Panth.
