AAP MLAs Apologise at Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Disown MLA Giaspura’s Caste Discrimination Remarks

Sri Amritsar, October 16: Kanwar Partap Singh / Tajeemnoor Kaur

On October 12, 2026, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Manwinder Singh Giaspura, who represents Payal in Ludhiana district, made false statements to the media outside the Secretariat of Sri Akal Takht Sahib in the Sri Darbar Sahib complex, claiming caste-based discrimination and he also used highly derogatory language against Sikh institutions and respected Sikh personalities.

In view of the matter, some Punjab MLAs and AAP politicians appeared at the Secretariat of Sri Akal Takht Sahib today, October 16, in compliance with the directions issued by the Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib.

The AAP legislators admitted their mistake, acknowledging that despite the Jathedar's directions, they had neither contradicted Giaspura's allegations before the media on October 12 nor clarified that they had not faced any caste-based discrimination and that Giaspura had made inappropriate remarks.

The legislators present today sought forgiveness from the Guru Sahib and clarified that no one has ever been prevented from visiting Sri Akal Takht Sahib on the basis of caste, racial discrimination or colour.

The AAP MLAs and politicians also stated that they did not agree with today also directed the AAP MLAs and politicians to go out and clarify the situation regarding objectionable comments related to Giaspura in the media.