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‘Bir’ at British Library not authentic: Vedanti
Tribune News Service

Amritsar, December 13
After examining the 300-year-old 'bir’ of the holy Guru Granth Sahib during his recent visit to the British Library, Giani Joginder Singh Vedanti, Jathedar, Akal Takht, concluded that it (the 'bir') was not an authentic one.

Jathedar Vedanti, however, described the claim as a “deep-rooted conspiracy” aimed at creating confusion in Sikhism about the holy scripture.

In a letter faxed to the Curator, British Library, London, Jathedar Vedanti said though some parts of the hand written scripture were 300-year-old holy verses contained therein did not confirm with the holy ‘bir’, which is universally accepted by the Sikh Panth.

Jathedar Vedanti said the ‘bir’ had a relatively new cover.

Jathedar Vedanti said being an authority in the matter, he could say that the ‘bir’ was not an authentic one.

Jathedar Vedanti said some Sikh scholars, including the late Dr Piara Singh and Dr Pashaura Singh had already sought unconditional apology by appearing at Akal Takht on the matter.