So what exactly is the message of DSS? How does it differ from traditional Sikhism? And why does it attract its followers?
I agree that Sikh sentiments were hurt initially by the DSS. But the Sikh reaction seems to be out of proportion and excessive. Points to some insecurity and has shades of the Danish cartoons issue.
Also this issue has the potential to envelope both Punjab and Harayana in flames while the Khalistan was a Punjab issue only.
What is the Akali Dal take on this issue? Do they see this as a Sikh rights issue to be defended by oppressingthe DSS?
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Tribune reports:
http://www.tribuneindia.com/2007/20070518/main1.htm
Looks to me like all dissent is being suppressed by violence and the Govt is looking on.
The fact that there are so many Deras- DSS & the one in Batala and who knows where else, shows that there is alternate thought process underway in Sikhism.
I agree that Sikh sentiments were hurt initially by the DSS. But the Sikh reaction seems to be out of proportion and excessive. Points to some insecurity and has shades of the Danish cartoons issue.
Also this issue has the potential to envelope both Punjab and Harayana in flames while the Khalistan was a Punjab issue only.
What is the Akali Dal take on this issue? Do they see this as a Sikh rights issue to be defended by oppressingthe DSS?
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Tribune reports:
http://www.tribuneindia.com/2007/20070518/main1.htm
Looks to me like all dissent is being suppressed by violence and the Govt is looking on.
The fact that there are so many Deras- DSS & the one in Batala and who knows where else, shows that there is alternate thought process underway in Sikhism.