Sikh Community’s Global Petition Against Offensive Jokes Gains Momentum

Sikh Community Takes a Stand Against Stereotypical Jokes

The Sikh community in Delhi is taking serious action against jokes that ridicule them. Unamused by the ongoing stereotyping, Sikhs have launched an online petition to generate support for banning such jokes. The initiative is gaining traction, reflecting the community’s determination to protect its dignity.

Massive Support for the Online Petition

The petition, started on the website Change.org, has already gathered over 72,000 signatures—27,000 online and around 45,000 offline. The campaign is expected to reach 100,000 signatures by the end of the year.

Renowned Personalities Back the Movement

Several influential figures, including Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, comedians Gurpreet Ghuggi and Sunil Pal, actor Manmeet Singh, and various artists, have shown their support. Kejriwal personally signed the petition during his visit to Gurdwara Rakabganj on Guru Nanak Jayanti.

Supreme Court’s Consideration of the Plea

This petition comes at a significant time as the Supreme Court of India has agreed to examine a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking a ban on Sikh jokes. The legal battle aims to remove offensive content from over 5,000 websites that promote humor at the community’s expense.

Global Support and the Impact of the Campaign

The online movement, initiated by the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC), has received overwhelming backing from Sikh students and youth across India and abroad. According to DSGMC President Manjit Singh GK, nearly 90% of those who signed the petition also left supportive comments, highlighting the importance of filtering out such jokes from online platforms.

A Fight for Dignity and Respect

The Sikh community believes that these jokes violate fundamental rights, including the right to life and dignity. The ongoing campaign is a clear message that Sikhs are no longer willing to tolerate such insults. With growing global support, the movement is expected to bring about positive changes in online content regulation.