Podcasts

Badals’ Misdeeds, Tankhah, Panthic Tradition, Jathedars, Akal Takht, SGPC, Sikhs & Khalsa Panth

By Sikh Siyasat Bureau

September 16, 2024

In this insightful interview, Bhai Sukhdeep Singh Meekay, a Sewadar of the Panth Sewak Jatha Majha, delves into the recent decision by the SGPC-appointed Jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Raghbir Singh, to declare Sukhbir Singh Badal, president of SAD (Badal), as Tankhaiya. Bhai Sukhdeep Singh Meekay examines this much discussed move through the lens of Panthic traditions and their impact on Sikh governance and ethics.He articulates the norms of Panthic Tradition that guide such decisions, highlighting the historical precedents and the role of Akal Takht Sahib in upholding Panthic values and discipline.

Bhai Sukhdeep Singh Meekay discusses the implications of the Tankhaiya declaration, analyzing how it aligns with or diverges from traditional practices and what it means for the Sikhs. His analysis sheds light on the intersection of leadership, accountability, and principles within the context of contemporary Sikh polity in the light of Panthic tradition.