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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
‘Unfortunate’: Akal Takht jathedar on sacking of Giani Harpreet Singh
Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh condemned the SGPC's removal of Giani Harpreet Singh, calling it harmful to Sikh temporal seats' independence.
Published on Feb 14, 2025 08:02 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Punjab Congress chief Raja Warring apologises to Akal Takht for remarks
Warring had recently issued a statement alleging that Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal being declared ‘tankhaiya (guilty of religious misconduct)’ at Akal Takht was a scripted story in which the BJP was also involved.
Published on Oct 28, 2024 04:40 PM IST
Akal Takht jathedar forms advisory panel on Sikh issues
The members have been asked to be present in all the meetings to called to discuss various Sikh issues and give their suggestions
Updated on Jul 09, 2023 01:18 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Amritsar
Akal Takht jathedar exhorts Punjab government, SGPC to find amicable solution on gurbani telecast row
The row had erupted after chief minister Bhagwant Mann announced the addition of the clause to the Sikh Gurdwara Act, 1925, to prevent exclusive gurbani telecast rights to PTC channel
Updated on Jun 20, 2023 02:15 PM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Akal Takht jathedar’s installation ceremony to be held on June 22
The installation ceremony of Giani Raghbir Singh, who has been appointed jathedar of Akal Takht by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee will be held on June 22
Updated on Jun 17, 2023 10:10 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Amritsar
Harpreet Singh quits, Raghbir Singh is new Akal Takht jathedar
Harpreet Singh has ‘stepped down’ as the acting jathedar of Akal Takht and the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee appointed Giani Raghbir Singh as the jathedar of the highest Sikh temporal seat
Updated on Jun 17, 2023 12:05 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Punjab: Giani Harpreet Singh quits as Akal Takht acting jathedar, Raghbir Singh new head
Move imminent after Sikh leader came under criticism for attending engagement of Rajya Sabha AAP member Raghav Chadha with Bollywood actor Parineeti Chopra at Kapurthala House in New Delhi on May 13
Updated on Jun 16, 2023 01:00 PM IST
Lawyer among 3 held for harbouring radical Sikh leader Amritpal Singh
Two of the arrested men are from Jalandhar district and the lawyer belongs to Hoshiarpur’s Babak village
Updated on Apr 15, 2023 12:18 PM IST
Anti-Punjab forces trying to defame state: Jathedar
Addressing a gathering at Talwandi Sabo, Akal Takht jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh says all sections are living in peace, brotherhood in Punjab
Updated on Apr 15, 2023 12:38 AM IST
‘Stop trying to create panic’: Akal Takht slams heavy security cover
Takht Damdama Sahib is one of the five takhts or seats of temporal authority of Sikhism.
Updated on Apr 08, 2023 04:22 AM IST
Vishal Joshi, Talwandi Sabo (bathinda)
No ‘Sarbat Khalsa’, jathedar announces three-day congregation on Baisakhi
Akal Takht jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh ended the possibility of calling ‘Sarbat Khalsa’ on the appeal of fugitive Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh by announcing a three-day annual congregation to celebrate Baisakhi.
Updated on Apr 07, 2023 01:30 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Amritsar