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SGPC seeks suggestions on framing rules for Akal Takht jathedar’s appointment
Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) 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
Published on Mar 30, 2025 07:50 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Amritsar
Uphill task ahead for new Takht jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj
Politically aware, aggressive and vocal, Giani Gargaj will have to find a way to navigate the present Sikh politico-religious turmoil in SAD and SGPC
Published on Mar 11, 2025 07:28 AM IST
Gurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh
Jathedars who were shown the door abruptly
This is not the first time that the SGPC has removed jathedars, whose positions are considered sacrosanct within the community, with many critics dubbing it as a direct attack on the supremacy and sacredness of Sikh temporal seats founded by the Gurus.
Published on Mar 09, 2025 08:26 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Black day for Sikh institutions, says Giani Harpreet Singh
Sikh leaders criticize SAD and SGPC for removing jathedars, calling it a black day for Sikh institutions and damaging community trust in leadership.
Published on Mar 08, 2025 08:58 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
SGPC calls executive body meet on March 7
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.
Published on Mar 03, 2025 08:42 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Amritsar