The Akal Takht on Tuesday clarified that it has not issued any statement specifically against Punjabi singer Jasbir Singh Jassi over his recent kirtan performance at a religious gathering.
Jaskarn Singh, media coordinator of Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargaj, said the Jathedar did not make any remarks about Jassi.
He clarified that the Jathedar’s statement on kirtan being performed by Sikhs well-versed in religious tenets was a general observation and not related to any individual.
He added that while any violation of Sikh code of conduct could be considered a breach of religious practices, the statement was general in nature and not aimed at the singer.
Meanwhile, Jasbir Singh Jassi, in a social media message, said he never intended to hurt the sentiments of the Sikh community and expressed deep respect for Sikhism.