Chief Khalsa Diwan Condemns Forcing Sikh Students to Remove Religious Headscarves During NEET Exam
Amritsar – The Chief Khalsa Diwan, a prominent Sikh religious and educational organization, has strongly objected to reported incidents where Sikh students were allegedly forced to remove their religious headscarves during the NEET examination held in the city on Sunday.
Expressing serious concern, Chief Khalsa Diwan President Dr. Inderbir Singh Nijjar stated that such actions violate both the religious sanctity and constitutional rights of Sikh students. “Religious headscarves and other symbols of Sikhi are not mere garments — they are sacred and inseparable elements of the Sikh identity. Forcing students to remove them is a direct attack on religious freedom,” he said.
Dr. Nijjar criticized the examination authorities for what he described as humiliating behavior that not only disrespects Sikh values but also negatively impacts the morale of students. He emphasized that students should not be made to choose between their education and their faith.
The organization has appealed to the Central Government and the National Testing Agency (NTA) to urgently review and revise examination policies to ensure that Sikh students are not subjected to such treatment in future. The Diwan has called for safeguards that allow students to retain their religious symbols while adhering to reasonable security protocols.
This incident has sparked outrage in the Sikh community, with calls growing louder for a more inclusive approach that respects India’s diverse religious practices, especially in national-level examinations.
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