Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal today condemned the reported incident of sacrilege of the holy book of Sikhs, Guru Granth Sahib, in California and urged External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj to take up the matter with the US authorities.
He also expressed concern over attempts to disturb communal harmony through acts of sacrilege in India and abroad.
In a statement, Sukhbir urged Swaraj to ask the US government to apprehend those behind the California incident and take steps for security at the gurdwaras.
Expressing concern over occurrence of such incidents in the recent past, he said he would discuss the matter with the Punjabi leaders of North America and share his apprehension about "attempts to cause communal tension" in Punjab.
Appealing to Sikhs all over the world to maintain peace and harmony, Sukhbir said, "We should not let anyone use us for their petty politics and should stand together as one to work for the betterment of the entire humanity.
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