Nominate clean candidates,shun liquor,money: Akal Takht

The polls to the House,known as “mini parliament” of the Sikhs,must be conducted free of any voice that is usually witnessed in Assembly and parliamentary polls,said Jathedar. Adding that there is urgent need to protect Sikh tenets and beliefs,he said: “Only baptised Sikhs should be fielded. It must be ensured that they have commitment towards serving panth.” “There must be commitment of high moral values and political parties should field candidates who have the knowledge of Gurbani and Sikh tenets,” stated the Jathedar. He added that those consuming liquor or are using intoxication of any kind — like tobacoo or cigarettes — or who does not behold good moral character,should not be given the ticket.

Nominations to be filed from today

CHANDIGARH: Nomination papers for SGPC elections can be filed with the returning officer concerned between August 4 to 11. Copies of the prescribed forms of the paper will be available with the returning officers and the candidates may submit their nominations with the receipt of deposit prescribed under rules between 11 am and 3 pm.