The Gurdwara Alliance UK has issued a public clarification stating that social media commentators Harman Kapoor and Bobby Singh do not represent the Sikh community, Sikh institutions or any recognized Sikh representative body.The organizations said in a statement that no individual has been authorized, appointed or assigned to speak on behalf of the Sikhs. They stressed that the views expressed by Kapoor, Singh or other independent commentators on social media should be considered personal opinions and not the position of the wider Sikh community.The statement urged media organisations, public bodies and other stakeholders not to treat the couple as representatives of Sikh views, arguing that Sikh positions emerge through collective deliberations and recognized Panthic institutions rather than individual influencers or commentators.
The clarification comes amid controversy surrounding comments and online activity linked to the two men.Bobby Singh, a social media personality, has faced criticism for statements he made during an Instagram Live broadcast in which critics accused him of expressing support for Vikram Singh Dhigoa, the man convicted of killing 18-year-old Henry Nowak, on the grounds of what he described as Sikh “brotherhood”. The comments sparked significant backlash on social media and were cited by opponents as evidence that his views do not represent the broader Sikh community.
Harman Kapoor, a London restaurateur known for his outspoken views on Sikhs and community issues, has also come under fire in recent months for comments he made during an interview. Some Sikh groups have argued that his statements on issues including carrying kirpan and Sikh identity do not reflect mainstream Sikh views.The clarification was issued to prevent misrepresentation of the Sikh community and to protect the integrity of Sikh institutions and collective decision-making processes, the organizations said.“The Sikh community has one voice: the collective voice of the Panth,” the statement said.
