In a shocking incident, a young girl was denied entry into the Golden Temple because her face was painted with the colors of the Indian national flag. A staffer at the shrine allegedly made the outrageous claim that “this isn’t India, this is Punjab.” The incident was caught on video and quickly went viral, sparking outrage across the country.
Many have condemned the blatant display of prejudice and narrow-mindedness, with some calling for action against the staffer. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee General Secretary has apologized for the incident, but many believe that more needs to be done to ensure that such incidents do not happen again.
The Golden Temple is a revered Sikh shrine and is open to people of all religions and backgrounds. The incident has once again highlighted the need for greater understanding and tolerance among different communities in India.
