SGPC passes resolution seeking excommunication of Sukhbir attacker Narain Singh Chaura
1 week, 6 days 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 president Harjinder Singh Dhami told the media, “The attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal is a deep-rooted conspiracy. So, we have appealed to Akal Takht Sahib to take action against the culprits.” Meanwhile, two executive members — Jaswant Singh Purain and Paramjit Singh Raipur — expressed disagreement with the demand for excommunicating Chaura. So, this appeal is not fair.” Rebels dissolve Akali Dal Sudhar Lehar group The rebel Akali leaders on Monday took objection to the party’s working committee seeking more time from the Akal Takht to accept Sukhbir Badal’s resignation as party president.

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Court sends Narain Singh Chaura to 14-day judicial custody in Sukhbir Badal assassination attempt:
1 week ago

Court sends Narain Singh Chaura to 14-day judicial custody in Sukhbir Badal assassination attempt:

Op India  

The Punjab Police on Monday presented Narain Singh Chaura, the accused in the alleged assassination attempt on Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal, before the Amritsar Court. Amritsar Additional Commissioner of Police Jaspal Singh told ANI that Chaura will remain in custody until December 30. “Narain Singh Chaura was produced before the court today. Advocate Jagdeep Singh Randhawa mentioned …

SGPC chief apologises for ‘outburst’ against Jagir Kaur
1 week, 2 days ago

SGPC chief apologises for ‘outburst’ against Jagir Kaur

Hindustan Times  

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee president Harjinder Singh Dhami on Friday apologised for his ‘outburst’ against three-time former SGPC president Jagir Kaur while speaking to a web channel over the phone. SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami While speaking to the channel reporter, Dhami was asked to comment on a statement made by Jagir Kaur on Sukhbir’s resignation, when he uttered …

No bar on gathering at Akal Takht but organisers must maintain ‘maryada’, says SGPC chief
1 week, 2 days ago

No bar on gathering at Akal Takht but organisers must maintain ‘maryada’, says SGPC chief

Hindustan Times  

As Sikh hardliners are gearing up to organise a gathering at Akal Takht on December 18 to express opposition to the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee ’s resolution to excommunicate Narain Singh Chaura, a former militant, who attacked Sukhbir Singh Badal on December 4 at the entrance of Golden Temple, the gurdwara body president Harjinder Singh Dhami said the gathering will …

Clergy accepts Sukhbir’s penance, grants pardon
1 week, 2 days ago

Clergy accepts Sukhbir’s penance, grants pardon

Hindustan Times  

Akal Takht on Friday accepted Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal’s 10-day tankhah and freed him from the tag of ‘tankhaiya’. Sukhbir, amid a row over the party’s working committee not accepting his resignation as SAD chief, appeared before the highest Sikh temporal seat that had declared him ‘tankhaiya’ on August 30 for the mistakes committed by the Shiromani …

Dal Khalsa objects to demands of excommunicating Sukhbir attacker Narain Chaura
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1 week, 5 days ago

Dal Khalsa objects to demands of excommunicating Sukhbir attacker Narain Chaura

Hindustan Times  

Reacting sharply to the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee executive committee resolution seeking excommunication of Narain Singh Chaura from the community, the Dal Khalsa condemned the move claiming that it will set a bad precedent and may deepen the wedge between moderate and hardliner Sikhs. Narain Singh Chaura being produced in court in Amritsar. It is pertinent to mention that SGPC …

Chaura was accompanied by second attacker, claims Akali Dal leader Majithia
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1 week, 5 days ago

Chaura was accompanied by second attacker, claims Akali Dal leader Majithia

Hindustan Times  

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia on Tuesday claimed that former militant Narain Singh Chaura, who had made an assassination bid on Sukhbir Singh Badal’s life at the Golden Temple, was accompanied by a second attacker and Khalistan Commando Force terrorist Dharam Singh. In support of his claims, Majithia released a video from a December 3 CCTV camera footage …

SGPC members seek excommunication of Sukhbir attacker
2 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Union Minister defends Sukhbir Badal's attacker: Emotional, not terrorist
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Union Minister defends Sukhbir Badal's attacker: Emotional, not terrorist

India Today  

Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu on Saturday defended ex-terrorist Narain Singh Chaura and claimed he opened fire ar Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal outside the Golden Temple because his emotions got the better of him. “When Sukhbir Badal himself admitted the sacrilege, Chaura got emotional and fired a bullet at him, which missed and hit the wall,” Bittu …

After bid on Sukhbir’s life, Punjab Police tighten security of Akali leaders
2 weeks, 3 days ago

After bid on Sukhbir’s life, Punjab Police tighten security of Akali leaders

Hindustan Times  

In wake of the assassination bid on former deputy chief minister and Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal, Punjab Police has tightened the security of all leaders who have been awarded tankhah by the Akal Takht. According to top functionaries of the Punjab Police, Akali leaders, including SAD working president Balwinder Bhunder, Daljeet Singh Cheema, Sucha Singh Langah, Maheshinder …

‘I can’t repay’: Sukhbir Badal hugs cops who saved him from ex-terrorist’s attack at Golden Temple, shares photo
2 weeks, 3 days ago

‘I can’t repay’: Sukhbir Badal hugs cops who saved him from ex-terrorist’s attack at Golden Temple, shares photo

Live Mint  

Days after escaping a bid on his life, Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal expressed gratitude towards the two police officials, Jasbir Singh and Hira Singh, for saving his life. In pics | Sukhbir Singh Badal hugs Punjab Police officials While praising the two officials for their bravery, SAD leader said that “it is not an easy thing to …

Golden Temple shooting incident: Accused Narain Singh Chaura sent to 3-day police custody
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Golden Temple shooting incident: Accused Narain Singh Chaura sent to 3-day police custody

Live Mint  

A local court in Amritsar on Thursday sent Narain Singh Chaura, accused of attempting to shoot Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple, to three days of police custody. Deputy Superintendent of Police Rashpal Singh confirmed the remand, stating, "We presented Narain Singh Chaura before the court and the judge gave 3 days remand. Narain Singh …

Sukhbir Singh Badal Reaches Next Stop For 'Seva' Day After Assassination Bid: Watch
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Sukhbir Singh Badal Reaches Next Stop For 'Seva' Day After Assassination Bid: Watch

ABP News  

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal performed the duty of 'sewadar' outside Takht Kesgarh Sahib in Punjab's Rupnagar district amid tight security. Badal is undergoing a religious punishment pronounced by the Akal Takht, the temporal Sikh body, for "mistakes" committed by the Shiromani Akali Dal government in Punjab during its tenure from 2007 to 2017. #WATCH | Punjab: Shiromani …

Attack on Sukhbir: SAD calls for NIA probe as blame game erupts
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Attack on Sukhbir: SAD calls for NIA probe as blame game erupts

Hindustan Times  

Chandigarh/Amritsar : A political slugfest erupted on Wednesday following an assassination attempt on former Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal in Amritsar, with the opposition Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party criticising the Aam Aadmi Party -led government over the “deteriorating” law and order situation state, while the ruling party called the attack a “conspiracy to defame Punjab and Punjabis”. …

Top News, 4 Dec: Sukhbir Badal attacked, Fadnavis to take oath as Maha CM, RBI MPC meeting & more
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Top News, 4 Dec: Sukhbir Badal attacked, Fadnavis to take oath as Maha CM, RBI MPC meeting & more

Live Mint  

Sukhbir Singh Badal being shot at Golden Temple to BJP's decision to Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra CM to RBC MPC meet, here are today's top stories. Devendra Fadnavis to take oath as Maharashtra CM tomorrow Bharatiya Janata Party leader Devendra Fadnavis is all set to be sworn in as Maharashtra's next chief minister. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and former …

Arvind Kejriwal Alleges Conspiracy Over Sukhbir Badal Assassination Attempt 'Big Conspiracy To Defame Punjab'
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Arvind Kejriwal Alleges Conspiracy Over Sukhbir Badal Assassination Attempt 'Big Conspiracy To Defame Punjab'

ABP News  

AAP convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday condemned the assassination attempt on Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal, calling it a 'big conspiracy.' "Today an incident happened in Punjab, someone tried to shoot at former Deputy CM Sukhbir Badal but due to the alertness of Punjab Police, a big accident was averted. #WATCH | AAP …

Khalistani terrorist Narain Singh Chaura tried to kill Badal
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Khalistani terrorist Narain Singh Chaura tried to kill Badal

Op India  

On 4th November, Khalistani terrorist Narain Singh Chaura attempted to assassinate the former Chief Minister of Punjab and Shiromani Akali Dal chief, Sukhbir Singh Badal, at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. #WATCH | Punjab: Bullets fired at Golden Temple premises in Amritsar where SAD leaders, including party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal, are offering 'seva' under the religious punishments pronounced for …

Sukhbir Badal escapes assassination bid at Golden Temple, Pak angle being probed
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Sukhbir Badal escapes assassination bid at Golden Temple, Pak angle being probed

India Today  

A former Babbar Khalsa International terrorist opened fire at Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal at the entrance of the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Wednesday. WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT THE GOLDEN TEMPLE SHOOTER Sources said Chaura had crossed over to Pakistan in 1984 and was instrumental in smuggling large consignments of weapons and explosives into Punjab. The Akali …

Sukhbir Badal assassination bid: Will the shooting garner sympathy for Akali Dal?
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Sukhbir Badal assassination bid: Will the shooting garner sympathy for Akali Dal?

India Today  

The assassination bid on Sukhbir Badal outside the Golden Temple has stirred a hornet’s nest, beginning a debate about its potential impact on the political future of the panthic party. Badal, the leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal and former Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab, survived an assassination attempt by terrorist Narayan Singh Chaura while performing 'sewa' after being religiously …

Behind Akal Takh't rare move, dual motive to reset itself, Punjab politics
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Behind Akal Takh't rare move, dual motive to reset itself, Punjab politics

India Today  

Sukhbir Singh Badal, one of the most powerful politicians of Punjab and a former deputy chief minister, served as a guard at the Golden temple in Amritsar, a plaque of atonement hanging around his neck. The whole chain of events was set off as rebel leaders of the Shiromani Akali Dal approached the Akal Takht with complaints against Sukhbir Singh …

Wife of Narain Chaura who shot at Sukhbir Badal says no clue about the incident at Golden Temple
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Wife of Narain Chaura who shot at Sukhbir Badal says no clue about the incident at Golden Temple

India Today  

The wife of Narain Singh Chaura, the terrorist who opened fire at Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal outside the Golden Temple on Wednesday, said she had no knowledge of the incident. Chaura, a former Babbar Khalsa International terrorist, fired at Sukhbir Badal at the entrance of the Golden Temple in Amritsar from close range while Badal was performing …

Akal Takht Punishment May Revive Akali Dal But What's Next for Sukhbir Badal?
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Akal Takht Punishment May Revive Akali Dal But What's Next for Sukhbir Badal?

The Quint  

On 3 December, former Shiromani Akali Dal chief ex-Deputy CM of Punjab, Sukhbir Badal, was seen standing as a sewadar on guard duty at Sri Harmandir Sahib with a placard around his neck saying "Forgive us sinners/criminals". This was a day after the Akal Takht, the highest temporal body for Sikhs, announced the punishment for Badal and other senior Akali …

Sukhbir Badal, other Akali Dal leaders begin ‘penance’ for ‘mistakes’
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Sukhbir Badal, other Akali Dal leaders begin ‘penance’ for ‘mistakes’

The Hindu  

A day after Akal Takht – the highest Sikh temporal seat awarded religious punishment to Sukhbir Singh Badal, former Punjab deputy Chief Minister and Shiromani Akali Dal leader for his ‘mistakes’, he was on Tuesday seen at the Golden Temple complex in Punjab’s Amritsar performing the penance. The Akal Takht had on December 2, awarded religious punishments for Mr. Badal …

Sukhbir Badal, with plaque around neck, undertakes Akal punishment at Golden Temple
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Sukhbir Badal, with plaque around neck, undertakes Akal punishment at Golden Temple

Deccan Chronicle  

Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal on Sunday undertook the Akal Takht’s religious punishment, known as ‘tankhah,’ at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Punjab: Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal sits by the gate at Golden Temple in Amritsar with a plaque around his neck and spear in his hand as one of the religious punishments pronounced for …

Takht sets ball rolling for SAD reforms
3 weeks ago

Takht sets ball rolling for SAD reforms

Hindustan Times  

The Akal Takht’s directions to the Shiromani Akali Dal working committee to accept Sukhbir Badal’s resignation from the party president’s post and form a six-member panel for its reorganisation has set the ball rolling for reforms within the party. They are Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak committee president Harjinder Singh Dhami, SAD’s representative in the state assembly Manpreet Singh Ayali, Jhoondan committee …

Accept Sukhbir’s resignation, reorganise Akali Dal in 6 months: Sikh clergy
3 weeks ago

Accept Sukhbir’s resignation, reorganise Akali Dal in 6 months: Sikh clergy

Hindustan Times  

In a decision that can potentially have far-reaching ramifications for the Sikh religio-politics, the five high priests on Monday pronounced ‘tankhah’ on Sukhbir Singh Badal, directing the working committee of the Shiromani Akali Dal to accept his resignation as party chief in three days, besides forming a panel to hold elections for the post of SAD president and office-bearers within …

Akal Takht holds Sukhbir Singh Badal guilty of religious misconduct, directs him to clean utensils at Golden Temple
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3 weeks ago

Akal Takht holds Sukhbir Singh Badal guilty of religious misconduct, directs him to clean utensils at Golden Temple

Hindustan Times  

The Akal Takht, the supreme temporal body of the Sikh community, has pronounced its verdict on former Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal. Sukhbir Singh Badal and other leaders of the previous SAD government during the hearing of 'tankhaiya' case by the Akal Takht, in Amritsar, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. Five high priests headed by Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir …

Akal Takht strips Parkash Singh Badal of Fakhr-e-Qaum title, orders SAD leadership change
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3 weeks ago

Akal Takht strips Parkash Singh Badal of Fakhr-e-Qaum title, orders SAD leadership change

Hindustan Times  

Thirteen years after it bestowed the title of Panth Rattan Fakhr-e-Qaum on then Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal, Akal Takht, the supreme temporal seat of the Sikhs, on Monday revoked its decision and asked the Shiromani Akali Dal working committee to accept his son Sukhbir Singh Badal’s resignation as the SAD chief. Coming down heavily on the Badals, the …

Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Badal ordered to clean utensils and shoes, perform guard duty at Golden Temple
3 weeks ago

Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Badal ordered to clean utensils and shoes, perform guard duty at Golden Temple

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Five high priests of the Sikh community headed by Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh on Monday pronounced 'tankhah' to Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal. The working committee of the party was directed to accept Sukhbir's resignation and report back to the Akal Takht within three days besides forming a committee to hold elections for the post …

Sukhbir Badal to clean Golden Temple washrooms, kitchens for 'religious misconduct'
3 weeks ago

Sukhbir Badal to clean Golden Temple washrooms, kitchens for 'religious misconduct'

India Today  

Former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal has been punished with cleaning duties at washrooms and kitchens at Amritsar's Golden Temple by Akal Takht, the supreme temporal authority of the Sikhs. The Akal Takht has also issued a directive to the Shiromani Akali Dal, led by Sukhbir Badal, to accept his resignation as party chief within three days. The …

Pronounce impartial verdict, Akal Takht jathedar urged
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Pronounce impartial verdict, Akal Takht jathedar urged

Hindustan Times  

Slug: Sukhbir’s ‘tankhah’ Sukhbir Badal Faridkot MP Sarabjit Singh Khalsa and jailed Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh’s father Tarsem Singh on Wednesday called on Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh ahead of the Sikh clergy meeting to be held on December 2 to decide about ‘tankhah’ for Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal. During the meeting, Khalsa and Tarsem …

Sukhbir’s ‘tankhah’: Akal Takht key meet on December 2
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Sukhbir’s ‘tankhah’: Akal Takht key meet on December 2

Hindustan Times  

Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh on Monday called the meeting of Sikh clergy on December 2 to pronounce the much-awaited tankhah to Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal. The mistakes cited by the rebel leaders include the revocation of the blasphemy case against Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim for imitating Guru Gobind Singh in 2007; the …

Akal Takht summons SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal and former Sikh Ministers
4 weeks ago

Akal Takht summons SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal and former Sikh Ministers

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: In a significant development with potentially long-term ramifications, the Akal Takht has summoned Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal, who was declared Tankhaiya on December 2. Sources indicate that, in addition to Sukhbir Singh Badal, who had offered his resignation as SAD president, all Sikh ministers from the 2007-2017 SAD-BJP government, members of the then executive committee of …

Shiromani Akali Dal panel keeps decision on Sukhbir resignation pending
1 month 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
1 month 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: Sukhbir’s ‘tactical move’ ahead of Takht verdict
1 month ago

Punjab: Sukhbir’s ‘tactical move’ ahead of Takht verdict

Hindustan Times  

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal’s decision to step down as party president on Saturday seems to be a ‘tactical retreat’ in the light of punishment to be pronounced by Akal Takht, the highest temporal seat of the Sikhs. Sukhbir Singh Badal Sukhbir has already approached the Takht twice ever since he was declared a tankhaiya on August 30 …

Sukhbir Singh Badal resigns as Shiromani Akali Dal president
1 month, 1 week ago

Sukhbir Singh Badal resigns as Shiromani Akali Dal president

Hindustan Times  

Sukhbir Singh Badal on Saturday stepped down as Shiromani Akali Dal president. Sukhbir Singh Badal, then Shiromani Akali Dal president, carrying an envelope containing a letter to be submitted to the Akal Takht at Golden Temple in Amritsar on November 13. He thanked all party leaders and workers for expressing confidence in his leadership and extending wholehearted support and cooperation …

Sukhbir Singh Badal resigns as Shiromani Akali Dal president, says party leader Daljit Cheema
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Sukhbir Singh Badal steps down as Akali Dal chief, paves way for new president election
1 month, 1 week ago

Sukhbir Singh Badal steps down as Akali Dal chief, paves way for new president election

New Indian Express  

On October 24, the Akal Takht barred Sukhbir Singh Badal from participating in any political activities, including campaigning for the party in the upcoming by-elections for four assembly seats. On October 17, the SAD leaders’ delegation approached the Akal Takht Jathedar, requesting him to take a decision soon. On October 22, the party leadership again met him with the appeal …

Sukhbir Singh Badal, 62, resigns as Shiromani Akali Dal president
1 month, 1 week ago

Sukhbir Singh Badal, 62, resigns as Shiromani Akali Dal president

India Today  

Sukhbir Singh Badal, 62, stepped down as the president of the Shiromani Akali Dal on Saturday. "The SAD President S Sukhbir Singh Badal submitted his resignation to the working Committee of the party today to pave the way for the election of new President," Cheema tweeted. Akali Dal Working Committee president Balwinder Singh Bhundar called an emergency meeting of the …

Punjab: Sikh scholars bat for political, religious punishment to Sukhbir
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Punjab: Sikh scholars bat for political, religious punishment to Sukhbir

Hindustan Times  

A majority of Sikh scholars and intellectuals on Wednesday suggested both political and religious punishment for Shiromani Akali Dal Sukhbir Singh Badal, who was declared tankhaiya, in an indication of a decision involving his leadership. Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh had called a meeting with the Sikh scholars, intellectuals and veteran journalists to take their opinion on punishment to …

Punjab: SGPC rejects Giani Harpreet’s resignation, SAD apologises for Valtoha’s remarks
2 months ago

Punjab: SGPC rejects Giani Harpreet’s resignation, SAD apologises for Valtoha’s remarks

Hindustan Times  

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee president Harjinder Singh Dhami on Thursday turned down the resignation of Takht Damdama Sahib jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh. Shiromani Akali Dal working president Balwinder Singh Bhundar and others leave after meeting Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh at the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar on Thursday. Describing the developments as a ‘community crisis’, Dhami said, “The …

No role in controversial decisions, SAD ex-ministers-turned-rebels to inform Takht
3 months, 3 weeks ago

No role in controversial decisions, SAD ex-ministers-turned-rebels to inform Takht

Hindustan Times  

The former ministers of the Shiromani Akali Dal, who were part of the cabinet during the 10-year rule of the SAD-BJP alliance government in Punjab and have now rebelled, have decided to reach out to the highest temporal seat of the Sikhs in the upcoming week and covey to the Sikh clergy that they had no role in the decision-making …

Sukhbir gets acting party chief ahead of Takht meet
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sukhbir gets acting party chief ahead of Takht meet

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: In signs of growing complications in Sikh politics in Punjab, Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal has appointed Balwinder Singh Bhunder as the party’s working president. The move comes a day ahead of the crucial meeting of five Sikh high priests who have to decide the further course of action against Sukhbir days after he submitted his explanation …

Akal Takht declares Sukhbir Badal 'tankhaiya' for religious misconduct
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Akal Takht declares Sukhbir Badal 'tankhaiya' for religious misconduct

New Indian Express  

AMRITSAR: The Akal Takht on Friday declared Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal 'tankhaiya' -- guilty of religious misconduct-- for the "mistakes" committed by his party's government from 2007 to 2017. After a meeting of five Sikh head priests, Gyani Raghbir Singh, the Jathedar of the Akal Takht, the highest Sikh temporal seat, said it was unanimously decided that …

Akal Takht declares Sukhbir Badal guilty of 'religious misconduct' for 'mistakes' committed by SAD
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Akal Takht declares Sukhbir Badal guilty of 'religious misconduct' for 'mistakes' committed by SAD

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: The Akal Takht declared Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal guilty of religious misconduct. Akal Takht, the highest temporal seat of Sikhs, also summoned the Sikh ministers of the then Parkash Singh Badal cabinet during the SAD-BJP regime. The five Sikh high priests unanimously decided to declare Sukhbir guilty in a meeting convened by Akal Takht Jathedar Giani …

Decision on Sukhbir’s apology tomorrow
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Decision on Sukhbir’s apology tomorrow

Hindustan Times  

Five Sikh head priests will meet on Friday to decide on the unconditional apology tendered by Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal for all the mistakes committed by the party and its government during two tenures from 2007 to 2017. Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal Giani Raghbir Singh, jathedar of the highest Sikh temporal seat, will chair …

Sikh delegation objects to installation of KCF chief Panjwar’s portrait
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sikh delegation objects to installation of KCF chief Panjwar’s portrait

Hindustan Times  

A delegation of Sikh leaders on Monday met Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh and urged him to review his decision directing Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee to put up a portrait of slain militant leader Parmjit Singh Panjwar in Central Sikh Museum located in the Golden Temple Complex. A memorandum has been handed over to the head of the highest …

Sikh clergy meet on Aug 30, likely to discuss Sukhbir’s apology letter
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sikh clergy meet on Aug 30, likely to discuss Sukhbir’s apology letter

Hindustan Times  

AMRITSAR : A crucial meeting of the Sikh clergy led by Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh will be held on August 30 to decide on “forgiveness” sought by Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal for “mistakes committed by the party and its government”. A crucial meeting of the Sikh clergy led by Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh …

Akal Takht makes SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal’s apology letter public
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Akal Takht makes SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal’s apology letter public

Hindustan Times  

Akal Takht, the supreme Sikh temporal seat, on Monday made the apology letter submitted by Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal to jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh on July 24 public. Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal submitting his explanation letter over allegations levelled by rebel SAD leaders to Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh in the presence of …

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