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ਵਾਰਿਸ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦੇ | |
| Abbreviation | WPD |
|---|---|
| Formation | September 29, 2021 |
| Founder | Sandeep Singh Sidhu |
| Type | Sikh |
Official language | Punjabi |
| Leader | Amritpal Singh Sandhu |
Key people | Lovepreet Singh (a.k.a. "Toofan Singh")[1] |
Waris Panjab De (WPD; often incorrectly spelt as Waris Punjab De, translates to "the heirs of Punjab"[2]) is a Punjab-based Sikh social organization. The controversial group has been accused of religious extremism, emulating Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, and supporting separatism in the formation of Khalistan.[3][4][5]
History
Formation
On 29 September 2021, Sandeep Singh Sidhu, popularly known as Deep Sidhu, announced the formation of Waris Panjab De, as “a pressure group to protect and fight for rights of Punjab and raise social issues”.[6][7][8] The organization played a role in the 2020–2021 Indian farmers' protest under the leadership of its founder.[8]
Tenure of Amritpal Singh
Amritpal Singh took over as leader of the organization after the death of its founder in an automobile accident. The dastaar-bandi event to install him as the new leader took place in Rode, Moga, the native village of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale.[9][10] It is rumoured that Deep Sidhu and Amritpal Singh had never actually met in real life and only interacted over social media.[11] The family of Deep Sidhu have questioned Singh's claim to leadership.[12] After the coming of leadership of Amritpal Singh, the mission of the organization has shifted towards the aims of “follow the tenets of Sikhism” and “establish Khalsa Raj”.[6] The appointment[clarification needed] of Amritpal Singh as leader has been criticized by editors of the Sikh media outlet, Sikh News, as diverting from the organization's original mission as a pressure group using peaceful means for change.[10] The focus of the group has shifted towards a religious revivalism of Sikhism and the question of Khalistan.[9] The organization supported the Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) in the 2022 Punjab Legislative Assembly election.[13] It launched a movement to promote Sikhs to undergo the Amrit Sanskar initiation ceremony into the Khalsa order, condemned drug usage and addiction, casteist and misogynistic beliefs and practices (such as dowry), through tours throughout the state of Punjab in November 2022.[14] On 23 February 2023, clashes between supporters of the group and police broke out in Ajnala, Punjab.[15][16] The group was criticized for carrying a copy of the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy scripture of the Sikhs, during the clashes, with some arguing that it was used as a "shield".[17] The body has been accused of being funded by the Pakistani ISI.[18][19] Amritpal Singh has accused the Indian government of heavy surveillance of his group's activities and false arrests.[20]
References
- ^ "Explained: Who Is Lovepreet Singh, Punjab Radical Leader's Aide Freed By Cops". NDTV.com.
- ^ "Waris Punjab De: What is the mission of this outfit, floated by Deep Sidhu and now led by Amritpal Singh?". The Indian Express. 2023-02-24. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
- ^ Goyal, Divya (30 September 2022). "Khalistan on lips, Bhindranwale follower takes charge of Deep Sidhu's outfit, actor's kin say no link". Indian Express. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- ^ "Who Is Amritpal Singh - Pro-Khalistani Leader And Head Of Waris Punjab De". Zee News. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
- ^ Vasudeva, Vikas (2023-02-25). "Amritpal Singh | A radical preacher". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
- ^ a b Goyal, Divya (2023-02-24). "Waris Punjab De: What is the mission of this outfit, floated by Deep Sidhu and now led by Amritpal Singh?". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 25 February 2023. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
- ^ Sharma, Anu (30 September 2021). "'Waris Punjab De' Social organisation to fight for legitimate demands of people of Punjab". Chandigarh City News. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- ^ a b "Amritpal Singh's 'predecessor', who was Waris Punjab De founder Deep Sidhu?". The Indian Express. 2023-02-24. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
- ^ a b Singh, Ranveer. "All Roads Lead To Anandpur". www.baaznews.org. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
- ^ a b "Explained: How 'Waris Punjab De' Loses its True essence?". www.sikh-news.com. 2023-01-06. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
- ^ Menon, Aditya (2022-10-06). "Amritpal Singh: How a 29-Year-Old From Dubai Rose Dramatically in Sikh Politics". TheQuint. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
- ^ "Unaware how Amritpal Singh declared himself head of 'Waris Punjab De', says Deep Sidhu's kin". Financialexpress. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
- ^ Singh, Sandeep. "Sandeep Singh: In Conversation with WPD's new leader, Amritpal Singh Sandhu". www.baaznews.org. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
- ^ "Amritpal Singh: The self-styled preacher raising fears in India's Punjab". BBC News. 2023-02-28. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
- ^ "Clashes in Amritsar: Know about 'Waris Punjab de group'?". Ground Report. 2023-02-23. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
- ^ "Situation under control in Punjab: CM Mann". PunjabENews. 2023-02-25. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
- ^ ""Those Who Took Guru Granth Sahib...": Bhagwant Mann On Amritsar Rampage". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
- ^ Byron, Anglina (2023-02-28). "Khalistani separatist Amritpal receives funding from Pakistan agency ISI: Reports". Associates Times. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
- ^ "Does Pakistan's ISI have a role in Khalistan propagator Amritpal Singh's rise in Punjab?". Firstpost. 2023-02-28. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
- ^ Sandhu, Jaskaran. "Amritpal Singh's Journey Has Just Begun". www.baaznews.org. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
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