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BJP questions Sonia Gandhi silence on Pakistan gurdwara demolition
The Times of India··3 Jul
BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on July 2, 2026, said Sonia Gandhi writes op-eds on Gaza but remains silent on Sikhs being mistreated in Pakistan, calling it double standards. India condemned demolition of the 125-year-old Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha in Farooqabad on June 24. Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz ordered inquiry and restoration after local Sikh protests.
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What It Means For You
- India-Pakistan minority rights disputes affect bilateral diplomatic exchanges.
- Sikh diaspora and pilgrims are tracking Pakistan's restoration commitments.
- Domestic political debate links Gaza and Pakistan minority issues.
What's Happening
- BJP questioned Sonia Gandhi's silence on July 2.
- A 125-year-old gurdwara was demolished in Farooqabad on June 24.
- India's MEA condemned the demolition as targeted vandalism.
Heritage Context
- The shrine is linked to the historic Singh Sabha Movement.
- Sonia Gandhi recently wrote an op-ed criticising Gaza policy silence.
- Pakistan's Punjab government ordered inquiry and restoration.
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