Cong likens its ‘Hand’ symbol to Guru Nanak's 'panja'; AAP , SAD, BJP fume as Punjab PCC chief's wife Amrita sparks row

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Amrita made these statements during an election event where she claimed that the original symbol of the Congress was Guru Nanak's hand. She further suggested that the party's adoption of the 'panja' symbol serves as a tribute to the revered Sikh guru. The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab and opposition parties including the BJP and the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) launched a scathing attack on the Congress over these remarks.

This statement invited sharp criticism from across the political spectrum as many questioned the appropriateness of such association of religious symbols with an emblem of a political party. The Punjab unit of AAP took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) and stated, “Touch a bit of wisdom, Amrita Warring. The Congress government killed the youth in Punjab.

Pushed Punjab into a dark period, imposed emergency, charged tanks on our holy Gurdham Darbar Sahib. " The SAD accused the Congress of completely losing the plot and charged it of proliferating attacks on Sri Akal Takht Sahib, adding the party was the reason behind suffering of the Sikh community. In a post on X, the SAD tweeted, “This divisive group from Punjab has attacked Sri Akal Takht Sahib and has caused immense suffering to millions of Sikhs.

Please do not compare it with Guru Sahib for your petty politics." Former BJP MLA Impreet Singh Bakshi also hit out at Amrita Warring as he suggested that her "blatant disregard for truth is appalling". He stated, “Enough with the distortion and manipulation! @AmritaWarring's blatant disregard for truth is appalling. Guru Nanak Dev Ji's legacy deserves better than being dragged into political agendas.