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 their opinion that advocate Dhami had done yeoman service as president of the SGPC during the last two years and should be renominated as the party candidate for the same for the third time”, said Daljit Singh Cheema, SAD spokesperson. On the activities of the opposition which announced Balbir Singh Ghunas as its candidate against Dhami in presence of SAD leader Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa, three-time SGPC president Jagir Kaur and former Akal Takht jathedar Jasbir Singh Rode, Badal said, “People of anti-Sikh forces working day and night to weaken the Panth and its army - the Shiromani Akali Dal.

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

Dhami relents, to resume his duties as SGPC chief
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2 days, 2 hours ago

Dhami relents, to resume his duties as SGPC chief

Hindustan Times  

Hoshiarpur : A day after the executive committee of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee rejected his resignation as the president of the apex gurdwara body, Harjinder Singh Dhami on Tuesday agreed to resume his duties as SGPC chief. A day after the executive committee of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee rejected his resignation as the president of the apex gurdwara …

Harjinder Singh Dhami relents, to resume duty as SGPC chief
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Harjinder Singh Dhami relents, to resume duty as SGPC chief

Hindustan Times  

Harjinder Singh Dhami, who had resigned as Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee president on February 17, agreed to resume duty after a closed-door meeting with Shiromani Akali Dal leaders Sukhbir Singh Badal and Balwinder Singh Bhunder in Hoshiarpur on Tuesday. Shiromani Akali Dal leaders Sukhbir Singh Badal and Balwinder Singh Bhunder addressing the media after meeting Harjinder Singh Dhami at his …

SGPC rejects Dhami’s resignation, appeals him to reconsider decision
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2 days, 23 hours ago

SGPC rejects Dhami’s resignation, appeals him to reconsider decision

Hindustan Times  

The executive body of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee during a meeting held on Monday rejected the resignation tendered by committee president Harjinder Singh Dhami on February 17. The executive body of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee held on Monday rejected the resignation tendered by committee president Harjinder Singh Dhami on February 17. Sharing other decisions taken at the meeting, …

Executive committee rejects Harjinder Singh Dhami's resignation as SGPC chief
3 days, 13 hours ago

Executive committee rejects Harjinder Singh Dhami's resignation as SGPC chief

Hindustan Times  

Chandigarh, The executive committee of the SGPC on Monday rejected the resignation of Harjinder Singh Dhami as the president of the apex gurdwara body, and appealed to him to immediately resume his duties. Executive committee rejects Harjinder Singh Dhami's resignation as SGPC chief The executive committee of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, which met here under the leadership of its …

Akali Dal warns against anti-party remarks: Indiscipline won't be tolerated
1 week, 4 days ago

Akali Dal warns against anti-party remarks: Indiscipline won't be tolerated

India Today  

Shiromani Akali Dal working president Balwinder Singh Bhundar has condemned remarks and videos from certain leaders challenging the party's decisions, as well as those of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee. Bikram Singh Majithia and six other SAD leaders opposed the SGPC’s decision to remove Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh on Saturday, leading to tensions within the party. "SAD members must unite, …

Rift deepens in SAD as Majithia challenges SGPC’s decision on Jathedars
1 week, 5 days ago

Rift deepens in SAD as Majithia challenges SGPC’s decision on Jathedars

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Fissures have developed in the Shiromani Akali Dal and the Badal family over the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee interim committee’s decision to remove the Jathedars of Akal Takht, Giani Raghbir Singh, and Takht Kesgarh Sahib, Giani Sultan Singh. Former party president Sukhbir Singh Badal’s brother-in-law, Bikram Singh Majithia, a senior leader of the party whose great-grandfather Sundar Singh Majithia …

SGPC calls executive body meet on March 7
2 weeks, 4 days ago

SGPC calls executive body meet on March 7

Hindustan Times  

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee has called a meeting of its executive committee on March 7, chief secretary Kulwant Singh Manan said on Sunday. This will be the second meeting of the executive committee since Harjinder Singh Dhami resigned from the top post of the gurdwara body on February 17. In the upcoming meeting, the executive may take a final …

SGPC puts its president Dhami’s resignation on hold, appeals to him to reconsider decision
1 month ago

SGPC puts its president Dhami’s resignation on hold, appeals to him to reconsider decision

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee on Friday decided to put the resignation of its president Harjinder Singh Dhami on hold and said that a five-member panel would meet him and urge him to reconsider his decision. On February 17, Dhami had resigned amid a row over the SGPC's decision to sack Giani Harpreet Singh as the Jathedar of the …

Sikh body puts its president's resignation on hold, urges him to reconsider
1 month ago

Sikh body puts its president's resignation on hold, urges him to reconsider

India Today  

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, the apex body overseeing Sikh gurdwaras in India and abroad, has decided not to accept the resignation of its president, Harjinder Singh Dhami, and has urged him to reconsider his decision. His resignation came amid differences and public disagreements between him and Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh over the SGPC’s decision to remove Giani …

SGPC President Dhami resigns; seeks his name be removed from 7-member panel formed by Akal Takht
1 month ago

SGPC President Dhami resigns; seeks his name be removed from 7-member panel formed by Akal Takht

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: The president of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee Harjinder Singh Dhami resigned on Saturday. The resignation of Dhami comes after the Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh condemned the sacking of Giani Harpreet Singh of Takht Damdama Sahib by executive committee of SGPC. Referring to a February 13 Facebook post of Jathedar Raghbir Singh on the termination of services of …

SAD asks Dhami-led Takht panel to supervise membership drive
1 month, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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 …

SAD working panel accepts Sukhbir’s resignation
2 months, 1 week ago

SAD working panel accepts Sukhbir’s resignation

Hindustan Times  

The working committee of the Shiromani Akali Dal on Friday accepted the resignation of Sukhbir Singh Badal as party chief, marking the first time since 1996 that the party will not be helmed by the Badal family. Party’s second-most senior leader Balwinder Singh Bhundar will be the acting president until a new leadership structure is formed. While pronouncing the religious …

SAD begins campaign for Jan 19 HSGMC polls
2 months, 2 weeks ago

SAD begins campaign for Jan 19 HSGMC polls

Hindustan Times  

The Shiromani Akali Dal has started campaigning for the elections of the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee scheduled to be held on January 19 next year. The party has earlier announced to field candidates for the upcoming polls under the banner of Haryana Sikh Panthic Dal. Top leaders of SAD, including working president Balwinder Singh Bhundar and former minister Daljit …

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

Remarks against Jagir Kaur: SGPC chief appears before women’s panel, apologises
3 months ago

Remarks against Jagir Kaur: SGPC chief appears before women’s panel, apologises

Hindustan Times  

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee president Harjinder Singh Dhami on Monday appeared before the Punjab state women commission and apologised for his remarks against former SGPC chief Bibi Jagir Kaur. Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee president Harjinder Singh Dhami The commission had asked him to appear before it to submit a written explanation after the panel took suo motu notice of the …

SGPC passes resolution seeking excommunication of Sukhbir attacker Narain Singh Chaura
3 months, 1 week ago

SGPC passes resolution seeking excommunication of Sukhbir attacker Narain Singh Chaura

Hindustan Times  

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee on Monday passed a resolution seeking excommunication of Narain Singh Chaura, the former militant who made an assassination attempt on Shiromani Akali Dal president and former deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal outside the Golden Temple on December 4. After handing over a copy of the resolutions to Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh, SGPC …

SGPC members seek excommunication of Sukhbir attacker
3 months, 1 week ago

SGPC members seek excommunication of Sukhbir attacker

Hindustan Times  

While a section of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee met Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh on Saturday, urging him to excommunicate former militant Narain Singh Chaura who made an assassination attempt on Shiromani Akali Dal president and former deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal at the entrance of Golden Temple, radical Sikh leaders sought punishment for a youth Akali Dal leader …

Shiromani Akali Dal panel keeps decision on Sukhbir resignation pending
4 months ago

Shiromani Akali Dal panel keeps decision on Sukhbir resignation pending

Hindustan Times  

The working committee of the Shiromani Akali Dal on Monday decided to keep its decision on the resignation by president Sukhbir Singh Badal pending. Party vice-president Daljit Singh Cheema had on Saturday said that working president Balwinder Singh Bhundar had convened the emergency meeting at the party’s headquarters in Chandigarh. As Youth Akali Dal members held a protest in front …

SAD working committee delays decision on Sukhbir Badal's resignation amidst internal dissent, protests
4 months ago

SAD working committee delays decision on Sukhbir Badal's resignation amidst internal dissent, protests

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: The working committee of Shiromani Akali Dal decided to keep its decision on the resignation by President Sukhbir Singh Badal pending, as consensus had not yet been formed. After the meeting of the working committee which lasted for three hours, the party's working president Balwinder Singh Bhunder said while discussions had taken place, a consensus had not yet been …

Punjab: Shiromani Akali Dal’s meet on Sukhbir’s resignation on Nov 18
4 months ago

Punjab: Shiromani Akali Dal’s meet on Sukhbir’s resignation on Nov 18

Hindustan Times  

The working committee of the Shiromani Akali Dal will meet on November 18 to take a decision on the resignation tendered by president Sukhbir Singh Badal, said party’s vice president Daljit Singh Cheema on Saturday. Sukhbir Singh Badal Cheema disclosed that the last election to the post of the president and the organisational structure of the party was held on …

Sukhbir Singh Badal resigns as Shiromani Akali Dal president, says party leader Daljit Cheema
4 months ago

Sukhbir Singh Badal resigns as Shiromani Akali Dal president, says party leader Daljit Cheema

Hindustan Times  

Sukhbir Singh Badal has resigned as the president of the Shiromani Akali Dal, said party leader Daljit Cheema, news agency PTI reported. In a post on X, Cheema said that Badal submitted his resignation to the working Committee of the party on Saturday "to pave the way for the election of new President". The party had posted on X at …

SGPC chief Dhami calls for panthic unity
4 months 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, 1 week 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 …

SGPC Chief Harjinder Dhami Reelected for 4th Term
4 months, 2 weeks 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
5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

SGPC elections: Harjinder Dhami asks poll panel chief to ensure registration of eligible Sikh voters
7 months, 1 week 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 general poll: Now Sept 16 last date for voter registration
7 months, 2 weeks ago

SGPC general poll: Now Sept 16 last date for voter registration

Hindustan Times  

In view of the lukewarm response to enrolment for the ensuing Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee general elections, the Gurdwara Election Commission has extended the last date for enrolling as a voter. Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee general elections, the Gurdwara Election Commission has extended the last date for enrolling as a voter. Earlier, July 31 was the last date, which has …

SGPC to come up with photo-video guidelines at Golden Temple
8 months, 2 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 …

SAD will continue its fight to protect rights of Punjab, Sikhs: Sukhbir
9 months, 2 weeks ago

SAD will continue its fight to protect rights of Punjab, Sikhs: Sukhbir

Hindustan Times  

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Badal on Thursday once again reiterated that the party will not join the BJP-led National Democratic Front in the interests of Punjab and panth. Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal with party candidate Harsimrat Kaur Badal and other leaders during a rally in Sardulgarh on Thursday. Addressing three election rallies in Mansa district, a …

Punjab LS polls: Former Congress MP Mohinder Singh Kaypee joins SAD
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Punjab LS polls: Former Congress MP Mohinder Singh Kaypee joins SAD

Hindustan Times  

In yet another setback to the Congress in Punjab, its former member of Parliament Mohinder Singh Kaypee, 67, joined the Shiromani Akali Dal in Jalandhar on Monday. Former Congress MP Mohinder Singh Kaypee with Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal in Jalandhar on Monday. SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal reached Kaypee’s residence in Jalandhar and inducted him into the …

Shiromani Akali Dal declares candidates on all seats in Punjab, fields Harsimrat Kaur Badal from Bathinda
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Shiromani Akali Dal declares candidates on all seats in Punjab, fields Harsimrat Kaur Badal from Bathinda

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Monday announced the names of six candidates for Lok Sabha elections in Punjab. Three-time sitting MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal will contest for the fourth time on the Bathinda seat while the party has fielded Mohinder Singh KP from Jalandhar. SAD declares candidates on all seats Earlier, the SAD …

LS Polls: Chandumajra is Anandpur Sahib pick, Daljit Cheema fielded from Gurdaspur as SAD announces first list
11 months, 1 week ago

LS Polls: Chandumajra is Anandpur Sahib pick, Daljit Cheema fielded from Gurdaspur as SAD announces first list

Hindustan Times  

The Shiromani Akali Dal on Saturday announced its first list of seven Lok Sabha candidates for Punjab, fielding senior leaders Daljit Singh Cheema from Gurdaspur and Prem Singh Chandumajra from Anandpur Sahib. The Shiromani Akali Dal on Saturday announced Prem Singh Chandumajra from Anandpur Sahib seat for Lok Sabha polls. But party spokesperson Cheema denied that the delay is attributed …

Lok Sabha polls: SAD announces first list of 7 candidates for Punjab, fields Chandumajra from Anandpur Sahib
11 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha polls: SAD announces first list of 7 candidates for Punjab, fields Chandumajra from Anandpur Sahib

The Hindu  

The Shiromani Akali Dal on Saturday declared its candidates for seven parliamentary constituencies in Punjab as the party released its first list for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. Mr. Cheema said SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal has announced a list of seven senior leaders of the party as candidates for the general election. SAD President S Sukhbir Singh Badal announced …

Former SGPC chief Jagir Kaur returns to Shiromani Akali Dal ahead of Lok Sabha elections
1 year ago

Former SGPC chief Jagir Kaur returns to Shiromani Akali Dal ahead of Lok Sabha elections

India TV News  

Former SGPC chief Jagir Kaur rejoined the Shiromani Akali Dal on Thursday, nearly 15 months after she was expelled for alleged “anti-party activities”. This came days after Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa merged his Shiromani Akali Dal with the Sukhbir Singh Badal-led Shiromani Akali Dal. Kaur rejoined the party in the presence of Sukhbir Singh Badal and other senior leaders including Daljit …

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 …

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, 1 month 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 …

Dhami re-elected SGPC president for third term
1 year, 4 months ago

Dhami re-elected SGPC president for third term

Hindustan Times  

Harjinder Singh Dhami was today elected president of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee for the third consecutive term during the annual General House session for the election of the SGPC office-bearers. Harjinder Singh Dhami was re-elected president of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee for the third consecutive term during the annual General House session for the election of the SGPC …

SGPC annual elections: Dhami vs Ghunas likely for the top post
1 year, 4 months ago

SGPC annual elections: Dhami vs Ghunas likely for the top post

Hindustan Times  

: Contest for the top post of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee may be between incumbent president Harjinder Singh Dhami and Balbir Singh Ghunas, member, SGPC, during the annual elections of the gurdwara body being held on Wednesday. Teja Singh Samundri Hall the head office of SGPC Unlike last year, both the camps—one is controlled by Sukhbir Singh Badal-led Shiromani …

Amid power tussle: Haryana Sikh body chief, general secretary tender resignations
1 year, 6 months ago

Amid power tussle: Haryana Sikh body chief, general secretary tender resignations

Hindustan Times  

Amid the ongoing conflict in the faction-ridden Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee, committee president Karamjit Singh and general secretary Gurvinder Singh Dhamija on Sunday tendered their resignations. While no reason has been ascribed for their resignations, the development comes a fortnight after the ad-hoc body had sought the removal of member and former chief Baljit Singh Daduwal and general secretary …

SAD turning to radical agenda to win back base?
2 years, 2 months ago

SAD turning to radical agenda to win back base?

Hindustan Times  

On January 1, Sukhbir Singh Badal, president of the Shiromani Akali Dal visited the residence of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s assassin Satwant Singh in Gurdaspur. His party termed both visits “routine”, but analysts believe that in an effort to retrieve lost political ground following the backlash to the 2015 sacrilege incidents and its initial support to the Centre’s farm …

SGPC presidential polls: It’s Badals vs Bibi on November 9
2 years, 4 months ago

SGPC presidential polls: It’s Badals vs Bibi on November 9

Hindustan Times  

In a high-stake battle for Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal, his party’s candidate and incumbent chief Harjinder Singh Dhami will face Bibi Jagir Kaur in the contest for the top post of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee on Wednesday. Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal addressing SGPC members during a meeting at Teja Singh Samundri Hall in …

SGPC Polls: Intense Battle of Ballots on Cards as Bibi Jagir Kaur Refuses to Relent; SAD Confident of Win
2 years, 4 months ago

SGPC Polls: Intense Battle of Ballots on Cards as Bibi Jagir Kaur Refuses to Relent; SAD Confident of Win

News 18  

The battle for electing the head of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, an apex Sikh body that controls Gurdwaras across the country, has turned bitter with former chief Bibi Jagir Kaur refusing to opt out even after being expelled from the Shiromani Akali Dal. Interestingly, a day ahead of Wednesday’s poll, SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal appealed to the expelled …

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