Arvind Kejriwal Washes Utensils At Golden Temple, As Punishment

Amritsar: Delhi Cheif Minister Arvind Kejriwal washed utensils at Amritsar’s Golden temple before day break as a punishment for a mistake which he called as 'unintentional.' Aam Aadmi Party youth manifesto used the image of Sikh shrine the party symbol the broom which hurt Sikh sentiments. AAP national convener was accompanied by senior party leaders including Ashish Khetan, H.S. Phoolka and Bhagwant Mann performed ‘sewa’ (voluntary religious service) inside the Golden Temple complex here early on Monday. With his head covered by a handkerchief and folded hands, Kejriwal went around the shrine complex, offered prayers and later cleaned utensils at the "Langar hall", the community kitchen which serves food to over one lakh people in a single day. Kejriwal and others, who remained in the shrine for about an hour, also partook of "langar" (community food).

"I had come here to offer voluntary service to apologise for the unintentional mistake committed in our youth manifesto... I have peace of mind now," said Mr Kejriwal said. A complaint was filed against the party’s spokesperson Ashish Khetan, who was accused of hurting Sikh sentiments by comparing the manifesto with religious books.