Dera Chief apologizes to Guru Gobind Singh

Dera Sacha Sauda Chief Gurmit Ram Rahim Singh tonight tendered an apology to Guru Gobind Singh saying he had absolutely no intention to either imitate or replicate him.

In a statement to the media, the Dera said it has already expressed regret for the chain of events and "now in the best interest of peace and tranquility the Dera tenders an apology to Guru Gobind Singh".

"Guruji (Sant Gurmit) says that he can never imitate or replicate the 10th Sikh Guru Gobind Singh", it said.

"We also pray for maintaining peace and brotherhood in Punjab, Haryana, within the country and abroad," the statement said.

The statement said the Dera Chief and its followers stand only for unification of humanity. "Guruji (Sant Gurmit) is a humble servant of the entire humanity," the statement added.