Consumption of Alcohol Amongst Sikhs

[SBN CEO]

Recently I was sent a form from DSGMC (Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee) for inclusion of my name in the voters list for election of DSGMC. Among other things that I was asked to fill, was a declaration that I am a Sikh who:

1. Maintains untrimmed kesh
2. Does not smoke or consume tobbacco
3. Does not consume alcohol.

While the first two may be generally true for the Sikhs of Delhi, the third point is false for a very large majority of Sikhs.

I had no problem with the last point so I signed the declaration without hesitation. But lakhs of Delhi Sikhs will be signing a false declaration!


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