The SGPC in Amritsar on thursday urged Ansar Burney, a member of the advisory commitee, United Nations Human Rights council, for help in finding lasting solution to the turban issue in France. The issue was taken up with him after Burney paid obeisance at the Golden Temple along with his wife & son. Burney’s wife, Begum Shaheen assured the SGPC that since women in Pakistan too wear scarf. She could understand the sintiments of Sikhs & pledged supports on the issue.

Begum Shaheen said, “Peoplein Pakistan, especially women, can relate to this issue & we hope it is resolved soon”. Handing over a detailed note on the turban issue to Burney, along with supporting documents, SGPC secretary Harbeant Singh told him that the issue pertains to the human rights to scores of Sikhs settled across the world. The secretary said that being a member of the UN council, he could use his influence in tackling the issue. Manwhile, Burney said he cherished the visit to the Golden Temple as he was intrigued by the story of an Sikh guru spending all money given to him to start a business for the welfare of poor people.

Ansar burney also said, “This sums up the love for humanity”. Burney was presented with a replica of the Golden temple by the SGPC.