The denial of entry to a girl in the Golden Temple is turning out to be a twisted affair. While at first the Golden Temple administration came under the scanner after a Sewadar named Sabjit allegedly denied entry to a girl into the Golden Temple because she had painted her face with the Tricolour saying that 'This is Punjab, not India', then after the video went viral, the SGPC apologized & also issued a clarification that the matter was related to dress code, not the Indian flag. While a section of media wanted the Sewadar to issue a public apology, another section of the media shared a video in which it was quite evident that people were angry at the girl who was wearing a frock and leggings underneath. Now, the SGPC has shared the Golden Temple CCTV footage in which the sewadar can be seen denying entry to the girl due to her clothing.
SGPC has shared CCTV Footage of the incident going viral from Golden Temple. The CCTV Footage shows Sewadar communicating with the girl and the girl then pulling down her leggings. Then interestingly, the shared CCTV jumps to a different angle of the very first video that went viral where the Sewadar was heard saying “This is Punjab, not India”. It’s worth noticing that the timestamp that is typical of CCTV footage is missing. Is it a justified explanation or a mere attempt at damage control?
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Different theories in air over the Golden Temple video controversy
There are multiple theories revolving around the Golden Temple video controversy. One theory is is that the girl applied tricolour on her face after she was denied entry into the Golden Temple due to her dress. In the new Golden Temple video, tricolour cannot be seen painted on the girl's face. Furthermore, social media users are claiming the girl was used as a pawn by vested interest powers.It is pertinent to mention here that the girl did not wear skirt. After the SGPC stated that the girl was denied entry due to skirt, a new debated started on social media with people sharing images of girls who were permitted to visit the holy Shri Harmandir Sahib in short clothes. Not only this, a few were quick to point out the time when Queen Elizabeth was allowed to visit the temple with her socks on.
Fact Check: Why was the girl really denied entry into the Golden Temple?
SGPC issues statement
The head of the SGPC was quick to give a statement, in an attempt at damage control. He stated that painting 3 colors without the chakra doesn’t necessarily make it the Indian flag, adding that there was no attempt made to insult the Indian flag. He also said that Punjab and Sikhs had made more sacrifices in the fight for freedom than most which was a testament to the community’s patriotism. He ended his statement by saying that he wanted to apologise in any case, if anyone’s sentiments were hurt in the process.