Operation Blue Star Archives

06 Jun

Clash Averted at Sri Akal Takht Sahib on Operation Blue Star Anniversary; Jathedar Refrains from Message

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Amritsar (National Times): The 41st anniversary of Operation Blue Star was observed peacefully today at Sri Akal Takht Sahib, amid high anticipation and heightened security. A potential confrontation was averted after acting Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gadgaj chose not to deliver a message to the Sikh Panth (community) and instead confined himself to performing the Ardas (prayer). In a significant move aimed at maintaining harmony, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), led by President Harjinder Singh Dhami, honoured the families of those martyred during the 1984 military operation, which targeted militants inside the Golden Temple complex but also resulted in…

Jathedar Kuldeep Singh Gadgaj Performs Ardas on Operation Blue Star Anniversary Amid Ongoing Protests

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Amritsar (National Times): Giani Kuldeep Singh Gadgaj, the acting Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, led the Ardas (prayer ceremony) on the solemn occasion of the 41st anniversary of Operation Blue Star today at the Golden Temple complex. The event was marked by heavy security, large gatherings of devotees, and continued protests over his position and role. The prayer took place despite persistent opposition from various Sikh factions, including Damdami Taksal and Nihang Singh groups, who have contested Gadgaj’s authority to address the Panth (Sikh community) on this emotionally charged day. Critics argue that his appointment did not follow traditional…

GNDU Postpones June 6 Exams in Observance of Ghallughara Diwas

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Amritsar, June 5, 2025 — Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) has postponed all semester examinations scheduled for June 6, 2025, in observance of Ghallughara Diwas, the solemn remembrance of the 1984 Operation Blue Star.The university has officially announced that these exams will now be conducted on June 20, 2025.Observed annually across Punjab and Sikh communities worldwide, Ghallughara Diwas commemorates the tragic military operation at the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar. GNDU’s decision ensures students and staff can pay their respects without academic obligations.