A fragmented landscape is unfolding in Sikh electoral politics, marked by the significant reduction of the dominant force, SAD (Badal), which is now embroiled in internal strife that may lead to a split. As multiple players vie for influence, no single entity has yet consolidated all Sikh electoral power.
In this video Sikh Siyasat editor Parmjeet Singh Gazi delves into the intricacies of Sikh electoral politics in Punjab ahead of the Lok Sabha polling on June 1st.
As Punjab gears up for the Indian Parliamentary elections scheduled for June 1, 2024, the spotlight is firmly fixed on three constituencies that have ignited fervent interest among the Sikh community and those interested in Sikh politics in the region.
Expressing deep concern over the disregard for Punjabi language in private schools, the Global Sikh Council (GSC) condemned the neglect of Punjabi teaching as mandated by both the Punjabi Acts promulgated in the state since 2008.
Sikh personalities Bhai Daljit Singh, Bhai Nariean Singh, Bhai Lal Singh Akalgarh, Bhai RAjinder SIngh Mughalwal, Bhai Satnam Singh Khandewala, Bhai Satnam Singh Jhanjian, Bhai Amrik Singh Isru, Bhai Sukhdev Singh Dod, Bhai Hardeep Singh Mehraj and Bhai Manjit Singh Phagwara issued a joint statement on 29 December 2022 terming Indian government's announcement to celebrate Vir Bal Divas on 26 December as an attempt to distort Sikh tradition. This news report is based on this statement.
SGPC President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami has demanded from the Punjab Government to stop the release of Dastaan-E-Sirhind Film. In A press statement issued from his office, SGPC President said that in this film the sahibzadas of tenth Sikh Guru have been personified