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19 May

Controversy Erupts as SGPC Condemns Dhruv Rathee’s AI Video on Sikh History

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDhruv Rathee, SGPC

Amritsar (National Times): A new video on Sikh history by YouTuber Dhruv Rathee has sparked fierce backlash from the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), which has accused him of twisting historical facts and disrespecting Sikh traditions. In a sharply worded statement, SGPC General Secretary Gurcharan Singh Grewal condemned Rathee’s use of artificial intelligence to portray events in Sikh history, claiming the video included factual distortions and lacked cultural sensitivity. “Rathee did not even show basic respect by referring to Guru Sahib appropriately,” said Grewal. “This kind of casual storytelling is unacceptable when dealing with matters of deep religious significance.” The…

18 Mar

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAkali Dal', Harjinder singh dhami, Punjab News, SGPC

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,…

14 Mar

Growing Divide in Damdami Taksal as Sikh Leaders Discuss Panthic Unity

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAkal Takht Jathedar, Damdami Taksal rift, Panthic unity, SGPC

Amritsar, March 14, 2025 – A widening rift within the Damdami Taksal surfaced as Sri Akal Takht Jathedar and Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib Jathedar, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, met with Damdami Taksal Chief Bhai Ram Singh Sangravan at his residence to discuss key Panthic issues.During the meeting, the two Sikh leaders addressed challenges facing the Sikh community and strategies for strengthening religious outreach. Bhai Ram Singh extended his full support to Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj for advancing Panthic initiatives. As a gesture of respect, Bhai Ram Singh honored Gargaj with a traditional dastaar (turban) and a siropa (robe of…

14 Mar

Attack at Sri Guru Ramdas Niwas: SGPC Demands Justice

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabHarmandar Sahib assault, SGPC, Sikh devotees, Sri Guru Ramdas Niwas attack

Amritsar, Match 14, 2025: An attack on devotees and sewadars at Sri Guru Ramdas Niwas, located within Sachkhand Sri Harmandar Sahib, has sparked outrage among the Sikh community. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has condemned the violent incident and called for strict action against the attackers.Shocking Attack During Prayer GatheringThe attack took place around noon when a masked assailant entered Sri Guru Ramdas Niwas and began assaulting devotees and sewadars with an iron rod. Sikh devotees from around the world had gathered to offer prayers for the new Nanakshahi year.Five people were injured in the attack, including three devotees…

10 Mar

SGPC Installs Jathedar in Surprise Midnight Ceremony Amid Sikh Opposition

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAkal Takht, Jathedar Appointment, SGPC, Takht Kesgarh Sahib

Sri Anandpur Sahib, March 10, 2025 – In an unexpected pre-dawn move, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) installed Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj as the jathedar of Takht Kesgarh Sahib at 2:45 AM, seven hours before the scheduled ceremony. The decision came after Nihang outfits threatened to disrupt the event and several Sikh organizations announced a boycott over the controversial removal of previous jathedars.Giani Gargaj, 40, was also given additional charge as acting jathedar of Akal Takht, Sikhism’s highest temporal authority in Amritsar. The rushed appointment, conducted in the presence of the Panj Pyare (five beloved ones) of Akal Takht,…

08 Mar

Has Bikram Majithia Rebelled? Statement Emerges After Giani Raghbir Singh’s Removal as Jathedar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAkal Takht, Bikram Majithia, Giani Raghbir Singh, SGPC, Shiromani Akali Dal

Chandigarh, March 8, 2025 – A fresh crisis has hit the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) after senior leader Bikram Singh Majithia and other party veterans issued a strongly worded press note against a recent decision by the Akal Takht’s Interim Committee. The statement, seen as a direct challenge to the party’s current leadership, has sparked speculation about a possible internal rebellion.The controversy erupted after the sudden removal of Giani Raghbir Singh as Jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib, a move that has left the Sikh community deeply divided. In the press note, Majithia and other senior Akali leaders expressed their discontent…

07 Mar

SGPC’s Decision Sparks Controversy: Harmit Singh Kalka Calls It a Dark Day in Sikh History

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBadal Family, Harmit Singh Kalka, Jathedar Raghbir Singh, SGPC

Amritsar/New Delhi, March 7, 2025: The recent removal of Jathedar Raghbir Singh from Sri Akal Takht Sahib has triggered strong reactions from Sikh leaders across the country. Harmit Singh Kalka, President of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC), has condemned the decision, calling it the “worst day in Sikh history.” Allegations Against SGPC Leadership Kalka accused SGPC members of serving the interests of the Badal family rather than upholding Sikh values. He alleged that the committee's decisions were going against Sikh traditions and principles. “Those who blindly follow political families are making anti-Sikh decisions,” he said. Political Turmoil in…

07 Mar

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAkal Takht, Giani Kuldeep Singh, Jathedar Raghbir Singh, SGPC

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…

17 Feb

SGPC President Harjinder Singh Dhami Resigns Amid Controversy

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjabHarjinder singh dhami, Punjab, SGPC

Amritsar (National Times) – In a major political development, Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) President Harjinder Singh Dhami resigned from his post on Monday. His resignation was submitted to the SGPC interim committee, marking a significant shift in the organization’s leadership. Reason Behind the Resignation Dhami’s decision comes in the wake of a social media post by Sri Akal Takht Sahib Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh, for whom he had publicly expressed support. Additionally, he strongly condemned the treatment of illegal Punjabi immigrants deported from the United States, a matter that has sparked outrage among the Sikh community. He voiced concerns…

10 Feb

Giani Harpreet Singh Removed as Jathedar of Takht Sri Damdama Sahib; Giani Jagtar Singh Appointed as Acting Jathedar

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjabGiani Harpreet Singh removal, Giani Jagtar Singh appointed, SGPC, Takht Sri Damdama Sahib

Amritsar (Punjab), February 10, 2025: In a significant shift within the Sikh religious leadership, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has officially removed Giani Harpreet Singh from his position as the Jathedar of Takht Sri Damdama Sahib. The decision, taken by the SGPC’s In-charge Committee, which oversees the administration of Sikh religious institutions, has led to the appointment of Giani Jagtar Singh as the acting Jathedar with immediate effect.Takht Sri Damdama Sahib, located in Talwandi Sabo, Punjab, is one of the five Takhts (seats of temporal authority) in Sikhism, making the position of Jathedar highly influential within the Sikh community.…