A delegation of Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (HSGMC) — under the leadership of its president Jagdish Singh Jhinda on Monday — met State Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda seeking immediate eviction of members of Amritsar-based SGPC from Haryana Gurudwaras,
After meeting Hooda, Jhinda told media persons that those in possession of Haryana Gurudwaras were brothers and sisters, and they don't want to disturb peace.
"We will not indulge in any violence or try to take possession forcibly, he said, adding, "our protest will continue".
He added that the delegation requested Hooda to ask his Punjab counterpart to leave their shrines peacefully.
The chief minister asked them to maintain peace in the state and to sort out the matter amicably.
Partap Singh Bajwa, president of Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee also met chief minister Hooda and requested him to maintain peace in the State. He also requested the Chief Minister not to allow police entering Sikh shrines.