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Sikh girl barred from Judicial Exam in Rajasthan for wearing Kara and Kirpan; Sukhbir Badal demands action
Babushahi Bureau
Jaipur (Rajasthan), July 27, 2025: A Sikh girl from Tarn Taran district, Gurpreet Kaur, was reportedly denied entry to the Rajasthan Judicial Services (RJS) examination at Poornima University, Jaipur, for wearing her religious articles of faith — the Kara (iron bracelet) and Kirpan (ceremonial sword).
The incident has sparked outrage and raised serious concerns over religious freedom and discrimination.
The matter came to light when Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal expressed deep concern and condemnation over the incident through a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
“It is deeply disturbing to learn that a baptised Sikh girl, Gurpreet Kaur from Tarn Taran Sahib district, was today denied entry to the Rajasthan Judicial Services examination at Poornima University, Jaipur, for wearing her sacred articles of faith — ‘Kara’ and ‘Kirpan’,” he wrote.
Badal emphasized that the Kara and Kirpan are not mere metal objects, but significant religious symbols that represent Sikh identity and spirituality.
Citing Article 25 of the Indian Constitution, he reminded authorities that Sikhs are guaranteed the freedom to practice and propagate their religion, including the wearing of these symbols.
Calling the incident a violation of constitutional rights and an act of insensitivity toward Sikh faith, Badal urged the Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma to immediately intervene and take strict action against the officials responsible.
“I request Hon’ble CM Shri @BhajanlalBjp to urgently intervene in this matter and take strict action against those responsible so that such incidents are not repeated in the future,” Badal added in his tweet.
Furthermore, he appealed to the Rajasthan High Court to provide Gurpreet Kaur with a special opportunity to appear in the RJS examination, ensuring that her religious rights are upheld and respected.
Badal concluded by urging for greater sensitivity toward Sikh religious practices, stating,
“No Sikh should face exclusion or humiliation for observing their religious duties. We must uphold the constitutional values of equality and justice.”