Harjinder singh dhami Archives

23 May

SGPC Chief Reviews Preparations for Panthic Conference at Baba Bakala, Calls for Strict Law Against Sacrilege

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Gurpreet Singh :- Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami on Saturday held a special meeting with preachers, dhadis and kavishars of the Majha region at Teja Singh Samundri Hall to review preparations for the upcoming Panthic conference scheduled to be held at Baba Bakala on May 31. Addressing the gathering, Dhami said the conference aimed to spread awareness among the Sikh community and strengthen Panthic unity. He also recalled the martyrs of the historic Paonta Sahib episode, stating that ‘Sri Akhand Path Sahib’ bhog and ardas were performed in their memory during the early morning hours.…

01 Apr

SGPC to follow Akal Takht directives on Rajoana’s mercy petition withdrawal

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Amritsar (Gurpreet SIngh): The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has announced that it will strictly abide by the orders of the Akal Takht regarding the withdrawal of Balwant Singh Rajoana’s mercy petition. SGPC President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami addressed the media on Wednesday, following a high-stakes letter from Rajoana to the Jathedar of the Akal Takht, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj. Dhami clarified that since the original clemency plea filed in 2012 was based on the instructions of the then-Sikh leadership and Panthic sentiments, any decision to rescind it must also flow from the supreme temporal seat of the Sikhs. In…

07 Mar

SGPC Announces ₹1 Lakh Reward for Sikh UPSC Achievers and Dedicated Training Fund

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh) — Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami has announced a cash reward of ₹1 lakh each for Sikh candidates who successfully cleared the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examinations. During a press briefing on Saturday, Dhami lauded the selection of these students into India’s prestigious administrative services, describing their achievement as a beacon of hard work and determination for the nation's youth. Special recognition was given to Simrandeep Kaur, who achieved a remarkable 15th rank across the country. Dhami noted with pride that Kaur is an alumna of Khalsa College Patiala, an institution…

06 Mar

SGPC Sets March 28 for Annual Budget Session With Strong Focus on Sikh Outreach

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has officially scheduled its annual budget session for March 28, 2026. The announcement was made by SGPC President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami on Friday following a pivotal meeting of the executive committee held in the holy city. The session is slated to commence at 12:00 PM at the Teja Singh Samundri Hall, where the financial roadmap for the apex Sikh body will be laid out for the upcoming fiscal year. The comprehensive budget will encompass the financial planning for Gurdwaras managed directly by the SGPC under Section 85 of the Sikh…

25 Feb

SGPC President Penalizes 20 Staff Members for Violating Traditional Dress Code

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami, President of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), has taken a firm disciplinary stand by fining 20 employees for failing to adhere to the organization's mandatory uniform policy. The decision was reached after it was observed that several staff members, including high-level managers and accountants, attended a formal administrative meeting wearing Western attire such as suits, coats, and jeans instead of the prescribed traditional dress. Invoking his authority under Section 85 of the Sikh Gurdwaras Act, President Dhami directed each of the 20 offending employees to contribute ₹2,100 to the Guru ki Golak…

16 Jan

SGPC Executive Committee Meets Under Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami; Condemnation Resolution Passed Over Remarks on Sikh Gurus

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Amritsar, January 16: A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) was held today at the SGPC office in Amritsar under the chairmanship of SGPC President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami. During the meeting, a condemnation resolution was unanimously passed against the alleged derogatory remarks made about the Sikh Gurus by former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi, with a decision to initiate strict action against her. Addressing the meeting, Advocate Dhami said that the use of objectionable language about the Sikh Gurus by an elected representative on the floor of the Delhi…

03 Jan

SGPC Slams Punjab Government Over FIR on Missing ‘Saroops’, Alleges Political Interference

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Chandigarh, January 3: Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab government over the registration of an FIR linked to the disappearance of 328 ‘saroops’ of the Guru Granth Sahib, accusing it of encroaching upon the autonomous authority of the apex Sikh body for political advantage. Speaking to the media, Dhami asserted that the SGPC is a constitutionally elected institution governed by the Sikh Gurdwaras Act, 1925, and said any form of government intrusion into its functioning would not be tolerated. He alleged that the Bhagwant Mann…

03 Nov

Harjinder Singh Dhami Re-Elected SGPC President for Fifth Consecutive Term

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Amritsar, November 2 — Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami has secured a fifth straight term as President of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) after winning 117 out of 136 valid votes in the election held at Teja Singh Samundri Hall on Saturday. His rival, Mithu Singh Kahneke, received 18 votes, while one vote was declared invalid.Alongside Dhami’s re-election, the SGPC also appointed other key office-bearers. Raghujit Singh Virk was chosen as Senior Vice-President, Baldev Singh Kalyan as Junior Vice-President, and Sher Singh Mandwala as General Secretary.Dhami’s continued leadership underscores his firm hold within the SGPC’s General House and the steady…

13 Jun

Speaker Sandhwan Defends Government Role in Sikh Celebrations, Urges SGPC to Rise Above Politics

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Chandigarh: In a deeply felt and assertive statement, Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan responded to recent objections raised by SGPC President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami regarding the Punjab government’s involvement in organizing official celebrations of Sikh centenaries and historical religious events.Sandhwan strongly asserted that Sikh history such as the birth anniversary of Baba Budha Ji, the first Head Granthi of Sri Harmandir Sahib, and the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib belongs to all of humanity, not to any single institution or political party. He reminded that similar centenaries were officially commemorated in 1975 and 1999 under previous governments…

18 Mar

Harjinder Singh Dhami to Withdraw Resignation After Key Meeting with SAD Leaders

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Hoshiarpur, Punjab (National Times): In a major political development, Harjinder Singh Dhami has decided to withdraw his resignation after a productive meeting with Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal, interim party president Balwinder Singh Bhunder, and other prominent party leaders at his Hoshiarpur residence. Following the meeting, Dhami confirmed his decision to rejoin the party and take charge again in the coming days. “For a while now, SGPC members, SAD leaders, and many others have been urging me to reconsider my resignation. After much thought, I have decided to return to my position. In the next 3-4 days,…