Diljit Dosanjh’s Sydney concert faces backlash after Sikhs carrying kirpans barred

Chandigarh (The Uttam Hindu): Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh's first stadium concert in Sydney, Australia, sparked controversy over the religious symbol, the kirpan. The show, held at Parramatta Stadium in western Sydney, attracted an audience of around 25,000, a large number of whom were from the Punjabi and Sikh communities.

Controversy erupts at Diljit Dosanjh's Sydney concert; Sikh devotees carrying kirpans are denied entry: However, due to security rules, the venue management stopped the people carrying kirpans from entering the stadium. Many Sikh spectators protested this decision, following which they were thrown out of the venue. The concert was completely houseful, but due to this incident, many Sikh spectators returned disappointed. They said that they had come to see Diljit Dosanjh's live performance, but were stopped outside because they were wearing religious symbols.

Following the incident, a debate erupted on social media. Many users accused the organizers of hurting religious sentiments, while others supported the management's decision, citing security concerns. At present, there has been no official statement from Diljit Dosanjh or the organizers regarding the controversy.