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Punjab Government Bans Nanak Shah Fakir Film; Cabinet Minister Confirms Decision to Ban the Movie

April 10, 2018 | By Sikh Siyasat Bureau

Chandigarh: Punjab government has reportedly banned screening of controversial Nanak Shah Fakir Film in the state. Speaking to journalist Yadwinder Karfew of ABP Sanjha, Punjab minister Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa said that the decision was taken in view of sentiments of the Sikh community.

On being asked that about director’s freedom, he said that the sentiments of the Sikh community were of the utmost consideration for reaching the decision to ban the film.

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He said that throughout history Sikh Gurus were not presented in any form and such an act was never endorsed by the Sikhs, SGPC and Akal Takht Sahib and the film one such attempt, therefore it was banned.

Journalist Yadwinder Karfew said in a Facebook Live over ABP Sanjha’s official page that Punjab Chief Principal Secretary Suresh Kumar has also confirmed the decision of the Punjab government to ban the film.

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WATCH YADWINDER KARFEW’s INTERACTION WITH TRIPT RAJINDER SINGH BAJWA:

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Related Topics: Congress Government in Punjab 2017-2022, Nanak Shah Fakir Movie, Punjab Government

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