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07 Mar

SGPC Removes Jathedar Raghbir Singh, Appoints Giani Kuldeep Singh as Acting Jathedar

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Amritsar, March 7, 2025: In a major decision, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has removed Jathedar Raghbir Singh from his position as the head of Sri Akal Takht Sahib. The SGPC has also relieved Giani Sultan Singh from his duties as Jathedar of Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib. The decision was taken during an emergency meeting of the SGPC’s executive committee. New Jathedars Appointed Following the reshuffle, Giani Kuldeep Singh has been appointed as the acting Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib. He will also serve as the Jathedar of Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib. Additionally, Baba Tek Singh Dhanola has…

Akal Takht Panel to Launch SAD Membership Drive Amid Rift with Sukhbir Badal Faction

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Amritsar, March 4, 2025 – The Akal Takht-appointed panel has announced the launch of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) membership drive from March 18, following an ‘ardas’ at the Akal Takht Sahib. This comes after the Sukhbir Singh Badal faction refused to support the panel’s efforts, deepening the divide within Sikh politics.The decision aligns with the December 2 ‘hukamnama’ (decree) issued by the Sikh clergy, which instructed a fresh membership process while condemning Sukhbir’s leadership. Despite the Badal faction already completing their own membership drive, the Akal Takht jathedar, Giani Raghbir Singh, clarified that the official process had not yet…

Another Resignation from Akal Takht-Appointed Committee

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Amritsar (National Times) – The seven-member committee formed by Akal Takht to oversee the reorganization of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has seen yet another resignation. Professor Kirpal Singh Badungar has stepped down from the panel, following the resignation of Harjinder Singh Dhami. The committee was constituted by Sri Akal Takht to supervise the restructuring of the SAD, a historically significant political party in Punjab. However, the back-to-back resignations have raised questions about the committee’s stability and the future course of action regarding the party’s reorganization. While the reasons behind Badungar’s resignation remain unclear, the development is likely to stir…