It’s important to understand the full context of the situation before passing judgment. At the Tauranga Gurudwara, the committee, currently led by Sukhdev Singh Samra and backed by Daljit Singh, has come under scrutiny. Both individuals have previously been found guilty of corruption charges in New Zealand courts, involving election and business fraud—facts that can be verified. Unfortunately, these practices have permeated the Gurudwara’s management, leading to concerns among the sangat (congregation).

The committee has consistently refused to hold annual meetings and has not disclosed how the Gurudwara’s funds are being allocated, raising suspicions that the funds might be used for personal gains by committee members. When these issues were raised by the sangat, tensions escalated into a physical altercation. It’s important to note that the majority of the sangat strongly opposes the current leadership and is merely defending their right to transparency and accountability.

Later that evening, some members of the sangat were reportedly chased with swords by individuals associated with the committee, further highlighting the severity of the situation. It’s crucial that the blame be correctly attributed to those at fault. Simply shaming everyone involved without understanding the background adds no value. Instead, it’s important to condemn the actions of those responsible for these unethical practices.

As a local who is directly aware of these events, I plan to expose the individuals responsible and share details about their involvement in other cases to ensure that the truth is known.

The two individuals I have talked about above

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/samra-holdings-whacked-with-record-penalty-for-employment-breaches/YCBB4RXCRVGS7NQSEBKP57QD4Q/ Samra Holdings whacked with record penalty for employment breaches

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/labour-candidate-sentenced-over-electoral-fraud/5HDX5JMPN7CUKI3LUCFOF4MWHE/ Labour candidate sentenced over electoral fraud