LUDHIANA, Punjab (April 26, 2015)—On the 101st day of his struggle, Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa has said that the hunger strike has brought some weakness in his body, but he is in chardi kala. Bapu Ji said that the Badal Government released him from Civil Hospital watching the day by day weakening of his physique.
He firmly said that either the Singhs will be released or he will pass away. Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa is seeking release of Sikh political prisoners who have completed their terms, but have not been released.
A large scale meeting was also held today at Bapu Ji’s residence in Hassanpur, Ludhiana, which was attended by a number of Sikh leaders. In the meeting, varous individuals shared their views on the current struggle. Speakers included Surinder Singh Thikriwala, Gurdeep Singh Bathinda, Dhyan Singh Mand and former IAS Swarn Singh.
“I don’t have any complaint regarding Parkash Badal as his (lack of) stand on Panthik issues is clear,” said Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa before the meeting. He added, “I do feel that Mehta, Chawla, Valtoha Grewal and other Taksalis who used to be close to Sant Jarnail Singh Ji Khalsa Bhindranwale are now totally ignoring Sikh issues.”
He said that even the leaders of Sant Bhindranwala’s faction are not engaged in Sikh issues anymore.