AMRITSAR, May 25 -- The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president, Harjinder Singh Dhami, on Saturday condemned the Punjab government for altering the image of Harmandar Sahib (Golden Temple) through computer-generated techniques in an advertisement issued to solicit suggestions regarding upcoming centenary commemorations.

"This act by the government is a serious affront to Sikh sentiments. Before publishing any image related to the Sikh faith, the government should have consulted the SGPC," Dhami said, adding that Harmandar Sahib is the spiritual centre of Sikh devotion.

"By presenting an AI-generated distorted image, the advertisement has not only disrespected Sikh reverence and belief but has also made a shallow attemp...