Sikh Woman Asked to Remove Turban at MPPSC Exam Sparks Community Protests

In Madhya Pradesh's Ratlam district, Gurleen Kaur, an Amritdhari Sikh, was asked to remove her turban during security screening at a Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission exam, sparking protests from the local Sikh community. Officials apologized, and the matter was resolved locally. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has urged the central government to direct all states to respect Sikh religious symbols at exam centers, citing repeated incidents and constitutional concerns.