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Guest Column| Time for reforms in Sikh institutional governance
Real change will require concrete steps — holding SGPC elections, restoring voting rights to disenfranchised Sikhs, and instituting a transparent process for the appointment of jathedars. The ball is now in the court of the Sikh leadership. Whether they choose to engage in constructive dialogue or allow divisions to fester will determine the future of Sikh institutions and their ability to uphold the dignity of Akal Takht and the Panthic leadership.
Published on Mar 12, 2025 05:37 PM IST
KBS Sidhu
Giani Raghbir alleges ‘violation’ of maryada during installation of new jathedar
Giani Ragbir Singh criticized the hasty appointment of Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj as jathedar, citing violations of Sikh traditions and calling for protests.
Published on Mar 12, 2025 09:12 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Removal of jathedars seems act of vengeance: Punjab CM Mann
SGPC removed Giani Raghbir Singh from post of Akal Takht jathedar and Giani Sultan Singh as Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib jathedar on Friday and appointed Sikh scholar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj as the new jathedar of Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib. He would also serve as the acting jathedar of Akal Takht, until an appointment is made.
Published on Mar 08, 2025 03:02 PM IST
Press Trust of India
Young Sikh preacher Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj is acting jathedar of Akal Takht
Born in Jabbowal village of Amritsar district, Giani Gargaj has a Master of Arts in History and has passed a diploma of Sikh studies from Sikh Missionary College
Published on Mar 08, 2025 09:20 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Jathedar removal deepens Sikh religio-political crisis, say experts
SGPC's removal of jathedars Giani Raghbir Singh and Giani Sultan Singh fuels Sikh outrage, deepening SAD's crisis amid factional infighting.
Published on Mar 08, 2025 08:40 AM IST
Gurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh