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I will always remember Dr. Priya Ranjan not only as the Chairman of JK Monitor, but as a mentor, guide and elder brother whose kindness shaped my life and work. Write a tribute at JAMMU: The National Sikh Front (NSF), under the dynamic leadership of Chairman S. Varinderjeet Singh, has hailed the Prime Minister’s announcement of a nationwide Jaati Janganana (caste census) as a transformative step toward social equity. Speaking from the NSF’s Jammu headquarters, S. Varinderjeet Singh urged Sikhs to seize this moment to reject caste divisions and embrace the Sikh ethos of equality, drawing on the Gurus’ teachings, Sikh history, and his bold vision for a united Panth.
The caste census, a historic initiative to address systemic inequalities, aligns with Sikhism’s principle of Sarbat da Bhala (welfare of all). However, S. Varinderjeet Singh cautioned against letting caste labels—like Jaat, Khatri, Brar, or Lubana—fracture the Sikh community. “We are Khalsa, bound by the names Singh and Kaur. Caste is a relic that defies our Gurus’ command to see all as one,” he declared, echoing the recent appeal of former Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh Ji, who urged Sikhs globally to shun caste practices.
Sikhism, founded on Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s revolutionary vision, rejects hierarchy through teachings like “Ek pita ekas ke hum baarik” (One Creator, we are all His children). Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s creation of the Khalsa in 1699, exemplified by the Panj Pyare—who hailed from diverse regions and shed caste identities—cemented this ethos. Historic figures like Baba Banda Singh Bahadur, who led a casteless uprising against Mughal oppression, Nawab Kapur Singh, who unified Sikhs under equality, and Maharaja Ranjit Singh, whose inclusive empire championed merit over birth, embody this legacy. “Our ancestors fought for a world without caste. We must honor their sacrifices,” S. Varinderjeet Singh said.
S. Varinderjeet Singh’s unique vision for the NSF blends this heritage with a forward-looking call to action. He envisions a Sikh Panth that leads India’s social transformation by example, using the census to uplift the marginalized while transcending caste identities. “The Jaati Janganana is a tool for justice, but our true strength lies in living as one Khalsa, united in purpose,” he said, announcing NSF-led campaigns, including youth seminars and Gurdwara outreach, to ignite pride in Sikhism’s casteless ideals.
Recent discussions on platforms like X highlight growing Sikh support for rejecting caste, with community leaders citing the Guru Granth Sahib’s universalism and historical Sikh resistance to social hierarchies. S. Varinderjeet Singh’s appeal resonates with this sentiment, urging Sikhs to participate in the census while reaffirming their Khalsa identity. “Let us show the world that Sikhism’s vision of equality is not just our past but our future,” he said.
The NSF extends gratitude to the Prime Minister for the Jaati Janganana and pledges to build a society rooted in justice and unity, inspired by the Gurus’ timeless wisdom and the valor of Sikh heroes.
