Ahead of the Tarn Taran bypoll on Tuesday, Congress state president Raja Warring’s controversy over disrespecting Sikh continues to rage.

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has approached the Tarn Taran police to register a criminal action against Raja Warring. The police are taking legal opinion on the issue. Tarn Taran SSP Surendra Lamba said action would be taken as per the legal opinion.

Sikh Scholar Surinder Singh Jodhka said, "Raja Warring's act was offensive. Not just Sikhs, all religions should be respected. No religious symbol can be ridiculed in this way. Before others, the Congress party should take action against him."

The Opposition parties especially the Shiromani Akali Dal has urged the Akal Takht to take action against Warring.

The controversy erupted on

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