Turban row: India plans to move UNSC resolution

[Ignited Mind]

Turban row: India plans to move UNSC resolution​

India has decided to move a resolution at the UN General Assembly stating that the turban was a symbol of Indian religious sentiments and has to be respected by all. "We attach highest level of importance to the series of incidents where disrespect has been shown to turban, which is a symbol of our
religious sentiment that has to be respected,” a government official said.

With its present clout in the world body where it is a non-permanent member, New Delhi hopes to get the resolution passed soon. "The kind of acceptability India enjoys among the member states, we are hopeful that the resolution will be passed,” he explained.

The move comes after top Indian golfer Jeev Milkha Singh’s coach Amritinder Singh was on Tuesday forced to remove his turban by security officials for the second time at the same Milan airport where he had to endure a painful ordeal last week. Amritinder was rudely told on March 15 by Milan airport security officials that he could either remove the turban or not board the flight.

Indian envoy in Italy has been directed to take up the issue with the Italian authorities.

“I highly condemn the behaviour of the airport authority personnel at Milan airport. The religious sentiments of Indians need to be respected,” foreign minister SM Krishna said.

India had lodged a strong protest with the US after its UN envoy Hardeep Puri was asked to remove his turban at Houston Airport last November. (with PTI inputs)

Turban row: India plans to move UNSC resolution - Hindustan Times

 

[JayAtl]

India needs to reign it's idiots in the un or whatever office is responsible for idiotic statements like the above. It's a damn security risk period. Why is removing turban anti religion? Do Sikhs not take a shower and wash their hair? They are not asking for them to cut the hair... This is so stupid , I hope Indian security does not permit it - this is the easiest way then to pack explosives.

My families life is more important than your pride. It's a security requirement in today's world period.

 

[Ignited Mind]

India needs to reign it's idiots in the un or whatever office is responsible for idiotic statements like the above. It's a damn security risk period. Why is removing turban anti religion? Do Sikhs not take a shower and wash their hair? They are not asking for them to cut the hair... This is so stupid , I hope Indian security does not permit it - this is the easiest way then to pack explosives.

My families life is more important than your pride. It's a security requirement in today's world period.

I believe there should be no problem in doing such security checks. Only thing is that such checks should be done while respecting the individual's personal privacy and dignity.

 

[GUNS-N- ROSES]

While i agree with sentiments of religious communities, is security council the right channel to take up this issue?

matter can be taken up with individual countries if need arises, the role of security council is different.

 

[Gentle Typhoon]

^ its not anti-religion, its anti-identity.

Sikhs are not against removing turban for security purpose. But forcing infront of 1000s of people in Airport is insulting. It should be done in proper manner, respect privacy and dignity.

 

[paritosh]

it is a tricky issue...while in India a sikh would never be asked to remove his turban...it's difficult to enforce our will internationally...they do it as they see it as a security threat...and most people enforcing these laws at the airports have little to no religious education...

 

[Developereo]

Similar issues with turban and burqa -- they should not stand in the way of security.

If you are forced to remove a motorcycle helmet, you should be forced to remove a burqa.
If you are forced to remove a hat or cap, you should be forced to remove a turban.

Most security checkpoints, including airports, require people to remove their hat or cap.

 

[Ignited Mind]

Similar issues with turban and burqa -- they should not stand in the way of security.

If you are forced to remove a motorcycle helmet, you should be forced to remove a burqa.
If you are forced to remove a hat or cap, you should be forced to remove a turban.

Most security checkpoints, including airports, require people to remove their hat or cap.

Yes but it should be done in a sensitive way so that the individual's feelings and dignity are not hurt.

 

[KS]

^ its not anti-religion, its anti-identity.

Sikhs are not against removing turban for security purpose. But forcing infront of 1000s of people in Airport is insulting. It should be done in proper manner, respect privacy and dignity.

The latest row concerning Amritinder was actually done in Private and not public.

But I think a patdown is enough for ascertaining if there are explosives or not and asking the removal of turban is not necessary.

Similar issues with turban and burqa -- they should not stand in the way of security.

I always thought that Muhammed did not make it mandatory for women to wear Burqa nor there is anything regarding Burqa in Quran. Its more of a cultural thingy that originated in the subcontinent. No ?

 

[blackops]

Well am against the way it is done a sikh can remove his turbon but not in front of 1000's of people if it is so important it should take place in a closed room not in front of 1000's

 

[Developereo]

I always thought that Muhammed did not make it mandatory for women to wear Burqa nor there is anything regarding Burqa in Quran. Its more of a cultural thingy that originated in the subcontinent.

Interpretations differ within Islam. Some believe it is religiously ordained; some don't.

Well am against the way it is done a sikh can remove his turbon but not in front of 1000's of people if it is so important it should take place in a closed room not in front of 1000's

Not feasible. When you pass through the field of view of a security camera, you are required to take off your hat/cap.

 

[twoplustwoisfour]

If you are being asked to remove your turban, burqa etc., then it should be done in a sensitive manner, ie, in a separate room /enclosure.

In Delhi metro, security check for females is performed in a separate enclosure to make them fool more comfortable. Why not at an airport?

 

[Developereo]

If you are being asked to remove your turban, burqa etc., then it should be done in a sensitive manner, ie, in a separate room /enclosure.

In Delhi metro, security check for females is performed in a separate enclosure to make them fool more comfortable. Why not at an airport?

One possibility is to mandate a secluded room at every security checkpoint.

There are government requirements to comply with handicapped access; something similar could be mandated for security checkpoints.

 

[Agnostic_Indian]

i think everybodys stand is clear here..i wonder why people who suppose to be more intelligent than us doesn't understand the security requirements.

 

[tallboy123]

India needs to reign it's idiots in the un or whatever office is responsible for idiotic statements like the above. It's a damn security risk period. Why is removing turban anti religion? Do Sikhs not take a shower and wash their hair? They are not asking for them to cut the hair... This is so stupid , I hope Indian security does not permit it - this is the easiest way then to pack explosives.

My families life is more important than your pride. It's a security requirement in today's world period.

don't they have a scanner to scan the whole body,then why can't it scan the turban also...
terrorists will keep bombs in their underwear ,will they tell them to remove their underwear ? Or will they scan whole body