Taking up the issue of GST in Delhi Assembly, the Sikh leader and Delhi MlA from Rajouri Garden demanded from the AAP Government to follow the Central Government and waive its own share of SGST and Integrated GST on langar.
Presenting views on the behalf of Sikh community, Sirsa in Vidhan Sabha said that lakhs of devotees visit these historical gurdwaras, temples and other religious places from around the world, “about 50 thousand people, eat langar daily in all the gurdwaras in Delhi and the number doubles on weekends and the number multiplies on Gurpurab days,” Sirsa said.
“I had also written a letter on the issue to the Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and requested the Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia who was present in House to seriously consider the issue and issue necessary directions in this regard,” the SAD- BJP leader said.
Referring to Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, he said that he has been conferred with one of the most visited religious place in Delhi and the cleanest religious place under Swachh Bharat campaign.
“Gurdwara Bangla Sahib has been listed under World Book of Records (WBR) london for matchless contribution in philanthropy services and providing non-stop langar (Free kitchen) in India,” said Sirsa who also holds a portfolio of General Secretary in Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee (DSGMC).