Sikh forums call for restraint on separate SGPC issue
10 years, 8 months ago

Sikh forums call for restraint on separate SGPC issue

The Hindu  

Sikhs leaders and socio-cultural organisations have called on Punjab to exercise restraint and withdraw its call for a ‘morcha’ at the Akal Takht, against >Haryana’s decision to set up a separate gurdwara management panel, the Haryana Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee. Despite the discord, the Haryana government on Wednesday constituted a 41-member, ad hoc Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee to manage, supervise and take over the assets of gurdwaras in the State. An official spokesman said the committee constituted under the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Act, 2014, passed by the Haryana Vidhan Sabha, would continue to hold charge until a new committee was elected as provided for in the law. Calling for restraint, more than a dozen Sikh organisations led by the Kendri Singh Sabha have appealed to the Akal Takht to urge the SAD to cancel the Vishal Sikh Ikath called at the Golden Temple on July 27 to “avoid possible bloodshed and further division in the Sikh panth.” Gurpreet Singh speaking on behalf of Sabha said, “The Akal Takht Sahib head priest should immediately issue an order for withdrawing these armed people in gurdwaras in Haryana to avoid possible loss of lives.” The Sikh organisations also said that the Akali Dal should be directed to pursue the implementation of the All India Sikh Gurdwara Act, to manage gurdwaras across the country

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SGPC seeks suggestions on framing rules for Akal Takht jathedar’s appointment
13 minutes ago

SGPC seeks suggestions on framing rules for Akal Takht jathedar’s appointment

Hindustan Times  

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee president Harjinder Singh Dhami on Saturday appealed to all Sikh organizations, scholars and intellectuals residing in India and abroad to send their suggestions regarding the framing of rules for the qualifications, appointment, jurisdiction, responsibilities, and retirement of the Akal Takht jathedar. He also appealed to Sikh bodies, including Damdami Taksal, Nihang organizations, global Sikh institutions, Singh …

Over 40 SGPC members back resolution against removal of jathedars
3 days, 22 hours ago

Over 40 SGPC members back resolution against removal of jathedars

Hindustan Times  

AMRITSAR : At least 42 members of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee General House, including that of Sukhbir Singh Badal camp, have backed a resolution against the “unceremonious” removal of takht jathedars. At least 42 members of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee General House, including that of Sukhbir Singh Badal camp, have backed a resolution against the “unceremonious” removal of …

Act against communal elements: SGPC to HP govt after row over Bhindranwale’s image on flags
1 week, 2 days ago

Act against communal elements: SGPC to HP govt after row over Bhindranwale’s image on flags

Hindustan Times  

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee’s president Harjinder Singh Dhami on Wednesday called upon the government of Himachal Pradesh to take action against “communal” elements over “mistreatment” of Punjabi youths. Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee president Harjinder Singh Dhami In a statement, Dhami, while condemning such incidents, said Sikh devotees often travel to gurdwaras in different parts of the country. Dhami had resigned …

SGPC, Akal Takht condemn attack on Sikh businessman, brother in Rishikesh
3 weeks, 5 days ago

SGPC, Akal Takht condemn attack on Sikh businessman, brother in Rishikesh

Hindustan Times  

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee and Akal Takht on Monday strongly condemned an alleged attack on a Sikh businessman and his brother, and vandalisation of his showroom in Uttarakhand’s Rishikesh by a mob. The SGPC said that a video clip of the purported incident showed that the mob not only physically assaulted the Sikh traders but also pelted stones at …

SAD asks Dhami-led Takht panel to supervise membership drive
1 month, 4 weeks ago

SAD asks Dhami-led Takht panel to supervise membership drive

Hindustan Times  

The Shiromani Akali Dal working committee on Friday asked Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee president Harjinder Singh Dhami to start meetings of the seven-member committee constituted by the Akal Takht to supervise the party’s membership drive, which is already underway since January 20. SGPC chief Harjinder Singh Dhami, SAD working president Balwinder Singh Bhundar and senior leader Daljit Singh Cheema during …

HSGMC: Nalvi appeals for unity as new forum claims majority
1 month, 4 weeks ago

HSGMC: Nalvi appeals for unity as new forum claims majority

Hindustan Times  

Days after 18 independent members came together claiming majority with support from the Haryana Sikh Panthak Dal, veteran Sikh leader Didar Singh Nalvi on Thursday appealed to all elected members and the community to unity for a “Haryana Gurdwara Bacho Morcha”. This comes days after 18 of the 22 independents formed Akal Panthak Morcha and got support from a member …

Gurdwara elections body likely to hold SGPC polls in June
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Gurdwara elections body likely to hold SGPC polls in June

Hindustan Times  

The polls to elect a new general house for the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee are expected to take place in June. The Gurdwara Elections Commission has set April 16 as the date for finalising the electoral rolls, after which it would write to the union ministry for home to announce the election. A SAD delegation last week had met justice …

Independents steal show in first Hry Sikh body elections
2 months, 1 week ago

Independents steal show in first Hry Sikh body elections

Hindustan Times  

Jagdish Singh Jhinda led Panthak Dal group was set to gain majority with support from independents or other smaller groups in the 40-member Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee elections, polling for which was held on Sunday. Voters wait to cast their votes during Haryana Sikh Gurdwaras Management Committee elections in Gurugram on Sunday. As per official figures, former HSGMC president …

Stage set for first Hry gurdwara body elections this month
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Stage set for first Hry gurdwara body elections this month

Hindustan Times  

After over two decades of struggle by the Sikh community of the state to have a separate functional body from Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, Haryana is set to elect its first body to manage and fund gurdwaras, later this month. Till the committee under the then president Jagdish Singh Jhinda could take over all the gurdwaras, the Haryana law was …

SGPC’s 3-member panel to probe allegations against Giani Harpreet Singh
3 months, 1 week ago

SGPC’s 3-member panel to probe allegations against Giani Harpreet Singh

Hindustan Times  

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee in an emergency meeting of the executive committee on Thursday formed a three-member panel to probe the allegations levelled against Takht Damdama Sahib jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh. Giani Harpreet Singh The executive committee further decided that the head granthi Takht Sri Damdama Sahib will perform the services under the jurisdiction of the Takht till a …

Punjab: Sikh hardliners submit memo to Takht
3 months, 1 week ago

Punjab: Sikh hardliners submit memo to Takht

Hindustan Times  

Backed by Dal Khalsa, Sikh hardliners on Wednesday gathered at Akal Takht to extend solidarity with former militant Narain Singh Chaura, who made an assassination bid on Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal’s life at the Golden Temple on December 4. The Sikh organisations also lodged their protest against the SGPC executive committee resolution that has urged Akal Takht …

Ensure free, fair gurdwara body elections: Addl chief secy home
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ensure free, fair gurdwara body elections: Addl chief secy home

Hindustan Times  

Additional chief secretary, home, Sumita Misra on Friday asked the director general of police, commissioners of police, inspector generals of police, deputy commissioners and superintendents of police in the state to ensure free and peaceful elections to the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee. Justice HS Bhalla, commissioner of Gurdwara elections notified the election for the 40-member Sikh body. In her …

Sikh hardliners call meet to oppose SGPC demand to excommunicate Sukhbir attacker Chaura
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sikh hardliners call meet to oppose SGPC demand to excommunicate Sukhbir attacker Chaura

Hindustan Times  

Sikh hardliners are gearing up to take on the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee’s demand for excommunication of Narain Singh Chaura, the former militant who made an assassination attempt on Shiromani Akali Dal leader and former deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple entrance on December 4. Sukhbir attacker Narain Singh Chaura being presented in court in Amritsar …

SGPC chief Dhami calls for panthic unity
4 months, 2 weeks ago

SGPC chief Dhami calls for panthic unity

Hindustan Times  

Speaking during a function held on the occasion of the 104th foundation day of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, its president Harjinder Singh Dhami said that this Sikh organisation has run the gurdwara management as per the panthic spirit during its glorious journey of more than a century and has always played a leading role for preaching Sikhi and guarding …

SGPC general house elections: Deadline for preparation of voters’ list extended again
4 months, 2 weeks ago

SGPC general house elections: Deadline for preparation of voters’ list extended again

Hindustan Times  

The gurdwara election commission on Wednesday extended the last date for registration of voters and preparation of electoral roll for the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee general house elections, to December 15 from October 31. The process for registration of voters for gurdwara elections has been in progress since October 21, 2023, but the deadline was extended multiple times. Justice SS …

Kirpan restrictions for Sikh staffers at airports: Send delegation to talk to Centre, Takht jathedar tells SGPC
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Kirpan restrictions for Sikh staffers at airports: Send delegation to talk to Centre, Takht jathedar tells SGPC

Hindustan Times  

Taking serious note of the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security’s recent directive that bars Sikh employees from carrying kirpans on duty, Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh on Friday directed the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee to send a high-level delegation to raise the issue with the central government. In a statement, Giani Raghbir Singh termed the ban as an “attack …

SGPC terms kirpan restriction for Sikh employees at airports as an ‘excess’
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

SGPC terms kirpan restriction for Sikh employees at airports as an ‘excess’

The Hindu  

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, the body responsible for the management of historical Gurdwaras, on Wednesday termed the restrictions on Sikh employees wearing kirpans while on duty at airports as an “excess”. SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami in a statement said the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation’s Bureau Civil Aviation Safety should immediately withdraw its directives as it is in …

Haryana gurdwaras body election likely in January: Justice Bhalla
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Haryana gurdwaras body election likely in January: Justice Bhalla

Hindustan Times  

Haryana Gurdwara Election Commissioner justice HS Bhalla on Tuesday said that Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee elections are likely to be held in January next year. Justice Bhalla said that about 2,84,000 Sikh voters have already registered in the electoral roll for these elections. The elections, which will involve 40 wards, are expected to take place in January 2025,” justice …

SGPC Chief Harjinder Dhami Reelected for 4th Term
5 months ago

SGPC Chief Harjinder Dhami Reelected for 4th Term

ABP News  

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Harjinder Singh Dhami has been reelected for a fourth term as president of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC). He defeated his rival and former SGPC chief Bibi Jagir Kaur, securing 107 votes to Kaur's 33. The SGPC general house meeting was held in the presence of the Guru Granth Sahib, with Dhami being proposed and …

SGPC delegation in Meghalaya to stop demolition of 200-yr-old gurdwara
6 months ago

SGPC delegation in Meghalaya to stop demolition of 200-yr-old gurdwara

Hindustan Times  

A delegation of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee on Wednesday met Donald Phillips Wahlang, chief secretary of the Meghalaya government and submitted a memorandum, seeking immediate halt of the demolition proceedings of the 200-year-old gurdwara, Guru Nanak Darbar located in Punjabi Colony, Bara Bazar, Shillong. Gurdwara president Gurjit Singh had recently approached the SGPC and Akal Takht Sahib and informed …

Assandh re-elected HSGMC chief unopposed
7 months ago

Assandh re-elected HSGMC chief unopposed

Hindustan Times  

In a special meeting chaired by Kurukshetra deputy commissioner Sushil Sarwan, Bhupinder Singh Assandh was re-elected the president of the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee unopposed by 40 members. Ambala’s SS Sehgal was elected the senior vice-president, Bibi Ravinder Kaur of Kurukshetra is junior vice-president, Sukhwinder Singh Mandebar is general secretary and Gulab Singh Munak is joint secretary. Former president …

SGPC elections: Harjinder Dhami asks poll panel chief to ensure registration of eligible Sikh voters
7 months, 2 weeks ago

SGPC elections: Harjinder Dhami asks poll panel chief to ensure registration of eligible Sikh voters

Hindustan Times  

A delegation of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee led by its president Harjinder Singh Dhami on Tuesday met chief commissioner, gurdwara elections, Justice SS Saron, asking him to ensure the registration of eligible Sikh voters for the SGPC elections in a transparent matter. SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami said that Sikhs are complaining that the prescribed rules for voter registration …

SGPC to come up with photo-video guidelines at Golden Temple
8 months, 3 weeks ago

SGPC to come up with photo-video guidelines at Golden Temple

Hindustan Times  

Days after fashion designer and lifestyle influencer Archana Makwana triggered a row by performing yoga at the Golden Temple, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee on Friday stated that rules would be laid down in future for photography and videography on the shrine premises. Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee president Harjinder Singh Dhami addressing a press conference in Amritsar on Tuesday. After …

SGPC announces budget session on March 29
1 year ago

SGPC announces budget session on March 29

Hindustan Times  

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee executive committee on Saturday decided to convene a budget session on March 29, besides announcing a 3% dearness allowance for its employees. The SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami, who chaired the meeting of the executive committee at Teja Singh Samundri Hall in the Golden Temple complex here, said, “The budget session will be held at …

Punjab & Haryana High Court Directs State To Probe Management Of Lands Assigned To Temple, Gurudwaras
1 year, 1 month ago

Punjab & Haryana High Court Directs State To Probe Management Of Lands Assigned To Temple, Gurudwaras

Live Law  

Observing that there is no well-formed government machinery to streamline management of land assigned to religious communities for building temples or Gurudwaras, the Punjab & Haryana High Court directed the authorities of both states to constitute High Powered Committees to look into same.A division bench of Justice Sureshwar Thakur and Justice Lalit Batra said that because of the lack. Observing …

SGPC seek review of electoral rolls for Haryana Sikh body polls
1 year, 1 month ago

SGPC seek review of electoral rolls for Haryana Sikh body polls

Hindustan Times  

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee president Harjinder Singh Dhami on Thursday appealed to the Gurdwara Elections Commissioner to revise the voter list before initiating the election process for the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee, citing several irregularities including the addition of non-Sikhs in the list and not putting pictures of voters in the list. Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee president Harjinder Singh …

SGPC general house passes resolution against police action at Sultanpur Lodhi gurdwara
1 year, 1 month ago

SGPC general house passes resolution against police action at Sultanpur Lodhi gurdwara

Hindustan Times  

In the special meeting of the general house of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee held on Thursday, a resolution was passed in the case of police entering Gurdwara Akal Bunga Sahib, Sultanpur Lodhi, with shoes, firing, throwing tear gas shells and alleged violation of maryada. Several SGPC members in their addresses condemned the police attack on Gurdwara Akal Bunga Sahib …

Sultanpur Lodhi gurdwara clash: SGPC calls general house meeting on February 1
1 year, 2 months ago

Sultanpur Lodhi gurdwara clash: SGPC calls general house meeting on February 1

Hindustan Times  

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee has called a special general house on February 1 given the ‘seriousness’ of the incident of police firing and violation of maryada at Gurdwara Akal Bunga Sahib Chhauni Nihung Singhan at Sultanpur Lodhi. A decision in this regard was taken during a special meeting of office-bearers of the SGPC executive committee presided over by SGPC …

SAD leaders stopped from meeting Rajoana: SGPC chief slams ‘autocratic attitude’ of govt
1 year, 3 months ago

SAD leaders stopped from meeting Rajoana: SGPC chief slams ‘autocratic attitude’ of govt

Hindustan Times  

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee president Harjinder Singh Dhami stopping Shiromani Akali Dal leaders Bikram Singh Majithia and Virsa Singh Valtoha from meeting Balwant Singh Rajoana, death row convict in former chief minister Beant Singh assassination case, lodged in Central Jail, Patiala, who is facing the death sentence, points towards “autocratic attitude” of the Punjab government. Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee president …

SGPC executive meet: Take quick decision on Rajoana plea: SGPC to Centre
1 year, 3 months ago

SGPC executive meet: Take quick decision on Rajoana plea: SGPC to Centre

Hindustan Times  

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee on Thursday held an emergency meeting of its executive committee and asked the Centre to take quick decision on Balwant Singh Rajoana mercy petition. Rajoana, a death row convict in former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh’s assassination case, is adamant to go on hunger strike seeking withdrawal of the mercy petition, which was filed by …

SGPC annual polls: Harjinder Singh Dhami is SAD’s pick for top post, Oppn fields Balbir Singh Ghunas
1 year, 4 months ago

SGPC annual polls: Harjinder Singh Dhami is SAD’s pick for top post, Oppn fields Balbir Singh Ghunas

Hindustan Times  

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee incumbent president Harjinder Singh Dhami will be the Shiromani Akali Dal candidate for the gurdwara body’s top post this time too, party president Sukhbir Singh Badal announced on Tuesday. Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee incumbent president Harjinder Singh Dhami The annual elections of the SGPC are slated to be held on Wednesday. The members were unanimous in …

SGPC asks Punjab Governor to ‘nullify’ Sikh Gurdwaras (Amendment) Bill passed by AAP govt.
1 year, 9 months ago

SGPC asks Punjab Governor to ‘nullify’ Sikh Gurdwaras (Amendment) Bill passed by AAP govt.

The Hindu  

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee on Thursday urged Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit to nullify the Sikh Gurdwaras Bill, 2023, which clears the path for free-to-air telecast of the Gurbani from the Golden Temple in Amritsar. “The interference made by the Punjab government headed by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann in the Sikh Gurdwaras Act, 1925 and the provisions of the …

Punjab CM Mann’s ‘free Gurbani’ move puts Akali politics to the test
1 year, 9 months ago

Punjab CM Mann’s ‘free Gurbani’ move puts Akali politics to the test

The Hindu  

With the passage on Tuesday of the Sikh Gurdwaras Bill, 2023, which Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann says will free the undue control of a “particular family” over the rights to telecast the sacred Gurbani, the politics of Sikh issues have returned to centerstage in Punjab. “.It was a paradoxical situation that the SGPC, under the influence of a ‘family’ that …

Punjab govt. decision to allow free-to-air telecast of the Gurbani creates a row
1 year, 9 months ago

Punjab govt. decision to allow free-to-air telecast of the Gurbani creates a row

The Hindu  

The Punjab Cabinet on Monday gave its assent to a move seeking to amend The Sikh Gurdwaras Act, 1925. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who chaired the meeting, said “The Sikh Gurdwaras Act, 2023 will eliminate unwarranted control of the free-to-air telecast of the sacred Gurbani.” He said the Cabinet has approved amending of The Sikh Gurdwaras Act, 1925 and decided …

Over 25 lakh participate in signature drive for Sikh prisoners’ release: SGPC
1 year, 11 months ago

Over 25 lakh participate in signature drive for Sikh prisoners’ release: SGPC

Hindustan Times  

AMRITSAR : The proformas filled under the signature campaign started by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee on December 1 last year for the release of Sikh prisoners lodged in different jails even after completing their sentences will be handed over to Punjab governor Banwarilal Purohit on April 27. The proformas filled under the signature campaign started by the Shiromani Gurdwara …

SGPC Opposes Any Move to Introduce Ballistic Helmets for Sikh Soldiers
2 years, 1 month ago

SGPC Opposes Any Move to Introduce Ballistic Helmets for Sikh Soldiers

News 18  

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee has strongly opposed any move to introduce ballistic helmets for Sikh soldiers. The remarks come amid reports that introduction of ballistic helmets for Sikh soldiers is being considered. The delegation included SGPC general secretary Gurcharan Singh Grewal and member Raghbir Singh Saharan Majra. It registered a strong objection before NCM chairperson Iqbal Singh Lalpura to …

Golden opportunity to liberate SGPC from clutches of Badals, says DSGMC
2 years, 4 months ago

Golden opportunity to liberate SGPC from clutches of Badals, says DSGMC

Hindustan Times  

After Bibi Jagir Kaur announced to contest SGPC president polls scheduled on November 9 and was suspended by the Shiromani Akali Dal for the same, the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee on Thursday stated that there is golden opportunity for the gurdwara body members to “liberate the SGPC from clutches of Badals”. While addressing a press conference here, DSGMC’s Dharam …

Way forward for Haryana govt as internal conflict engulfs HSGMC
2 years, 6 months ago

Way forward for Haryana govt as internal conflict engulfs HSGMC

Hindustan Times  

The Haryana government will have to work out an amicable mechanism to transfer the assets of 48 SGPC controlled gurdwaras to Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee amid an internecine struggle between HSGMC president Baljit Singh Daduwal and his predecessor Jagdish Singh Jhinda for the control of the top Sikh body in the state. Way forward for Haryana govt as internal …

Liquor consumption charge: HC orders reinstatement of two SGPC employees
2 years, 7 months ago

Liquor consumption charge: HC orders reinstatement of two SGPC employees

Hindustan Times  

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana high court has ordered reinstatement of two employees of the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee terminated from the service in 2017 on allegations of consumption of liquor. The Punjab and Haryana high court has ordered reinstatement of two employees of the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee terminated from the service in 2017 on allegations of consumption of …

SGPC to Launch Nationwide Campaign from Gurdwaras for Release of Sikh Detainees
2 years, 8 months ago

SGPC to Launch Nationwide Campaign from Gurdwaras for Release of Sikh Detainees

News 18  

Raising the pitch for release of Sikh detainees, the Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee on Saturday announced that campaigns will be launched from Gurdwaras across the country to raise sangat support over the issue. SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami announced that following direction from the Akal Takht acting Jathedar Harpreet Singh Shiromani, the committee has decided to initiate a nationwide campaign …

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Entered Gurdwara in Drunken State, Must Apologise: SGPC
2 years, 11 months ago

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Entered Gurdwara in Drunken State, Must Apologise: SGPC

News 18  

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, which is responsible for the management of Sikh shrines in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Chandigarh, alleged on Friday that chief minister Bhagwant Singh Mann had entered into Takht Damdama Sahib in an inebriated condition. In a release issued in Amritsar, SGPC senior vice president of Raghujit Singh Virk said that the chief minister under …

Top Shiromani Akali Dal leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa joins BJP ahead of Punjab Assembly polls
3 years, 3 months ago

Top Shiromani Akali Dal leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa joins BJP ahead of Punjab Assembly polls

Firstpost  

Sirsa has been a prominent face of the Akali Dal in the national capital and was a strong supporter of the farmers’ protests against the three contentious farm laws. New Delhi: Shiromani Akali Dal leader and Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee chief Manjinder Singh Sirsa joined the BJP here on Wednesday ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in Punjab, in …

Gurdwara body’s annual polls: Jagir Kaur continuing as SGPC chief uncertain amid assembly poll shadow
3 years, 4 months ago

Gurdwara body’s annual polls: Jagir Kaur continuing as SGPC chief uncertain amid assembly poll shadow

Hindustan Times  

AMRITSAR Uncertainty prevails over the continuation of Jagir Kaur as the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee chief after the gurdwara body’s annual polls, scheduled for November 29 this time. There are speculations that the SAD president may choose the next SGPC chief from the community. In this tug of war to woo the voters from the SC community by giving key …

SGPC notice to Kangana Ranaut over remark on elderly lady
4 years, 3 months ago

SGPC notice to Kangana Ranaut over remark on elderly lady

India TV News  

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee on Saturday issued a notice to actress Kangana Ranaut for addressing a Punjab elderly woman as a daily-wager. The cash-rich SGPC is now headed by Bibi Jagir Kaur, who got elected for the third time last time at the annual meeting of the SGPC general house held inside the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar. The …

Take Necessary Action Against Banned Organization 'Sikh for Justice', Directs Punjab & Haryana HC [Read Order]
4 years, 8 months ago

Take Necessary Action Against Banned Organization 'Sikh for Justice', Directs Punjab & Haryana HC [Read Order]

Live Law  

The High Court of Punjab and Haryana on Friday disposed of a PIL filed against banned organization, "Sikh for Justice", with a direction to the Central and the State Government to take necessary action against the same. The plea was disposed by a bench of Chief Justice Ravi Shanker Jha and Justice Arun Palli, after the Government assured that all …

Plea for women to perform kirtan: SGPC slams assembly resolution, Akal Takht non-committal
5 years, 4 months ago

Plea for women to perform kirtan: SGPC slams assembly resolution, Akal Takht non-committal

Hindustan Times  

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee on Friday slammed the resolution the Punjab Vidhan Sabha passed unanimously a day before asking the Akal Takht and the apex gurdwara body to allow women to perform kirtan at the Golden Temple. HT Image Even as the Shiromani Akali Dal-controlled gurdwara body president Gobind Singh Longowal criticised the assembly’s move, acting jathedar of the …

SGPC rejects Justice Ranjit Singh Commission report, says panel committed sacrilege
6 years, 7 months ago

SGPC rejects Justice Ranjit Singh Commission report, says panel committed sacrilege

Hindustan Times  

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee on Saturday rejected the Justice Ranjit Singh Commission report, terming it “bogus”. This is a baseless report made to vitiate peaceful atmosphere of Punjab,” stated the resolution passed by the executive panel of the apex gurdwara body during an emergency meeting at its head office here. SGPC president Gobind Singh Longowal chaired the meeting, which …

Sukhbir Badal will choose the next SGPC president: Know who’s in race
8 years, 4 months ago

Sukhbir Badal will choose the next SGPC president: Know who’s in race

Hindustan Times  

In accordance with the Shiromani Akali Dal tradition, its chief -- deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal -- will select the next president of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee from among the SGPC members belonging to the party here on Saturday. During a closed-door meeting at Teja Singh Samundri Hall here on Friday, SGPC members belonging to the Akali Dal …

SGPC rejects 'Sarbat Khalsa' decisions
9 years, 4 months ago

SGPC rejects 'Sarbat Khalsa' decisions

India TV News  

Amritsar: Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, the highest temporal seat of Sikhs, today rejected all the decisions announced at November 10 congregation called by Sikh hardliners, which included removal of three head priests. The meeting slammed the "appointment" of new takht jathedars and other decisions announced at the conclave as a "deep rooted conspiracy" to create confusion among the Sikhs. A …

Sikh hardliners taken into preventive custody
9 years, 4 months ago

Sikh hardliners taken into preventive custody

India TV News  

Amritsar: The leaders of some Sikh outfits and hardline groups were taken into preventive custody early today in apprehension of breach of peace after a call that the newly-appointed jathedars would address the community from the Akal Takht. Shiromani Akali Dal President Simranjit Singh Mann and United Akali Dal leader Bhai Mokham Singh, the key organisers of yesterday's 'Sarbat Khalsa' …

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