Giani Gurbachan Singh

Panj Pyaras set 1 Jan. deadline for SGPC to remove rejected Jathedars

Renewing their earlier stance the Panj Piaras of the Akal Takhat Sahib today asked the Shriomani Gurdwara Pharbandhak Committee (SGPC) to release the Giani Gurbachan Singh and other persons who were holding the position of Sikh jathedars from their services as Takhat Jatehdars by 1 January 2016.

Rejected and disgraced Jathedar’s have no moral right and authority to take decisions: Dal Khalsa

In the light of Takhat Jathedar's meeting scheduled for Dec 14 to discuss about the controversy generated after gurdwara in UAE had altered some portion of Ardas, the Dal Khalsa has reasserted that rejected and disgraced Jathedar's have no moral right and authority to take decisions on behalf of Panth.

Dal Khalsa says removal of Gaini Gurbachan Singh and two other Jathedar’s ‘essential’ for peace within community

Firing a salvo against the SGPC for not adhering to the pressing demand of Sikh Panth to remove the present Takhat jathedar's, the Dal Khalsa says removal of Gaini Gurbachan Singh and two others was 'essential' for peace within the community.

SPECIAL REPORT on Events Related to Bandi Chhor Divas message by Akal Takhat Jathedar

Sikh Siyasat News' special report on events related to Bandi Chhor Divas message by Akal Takhat Jathedar [November 11, 2015].

Dal Khalsa contested Gaini Gurbachan Singh, says Jathedar not above collective will of the Khalsa Panth

Contesting Gaini Gurbachan Singh for stating that only Jathedar Akal Takhat can convene the Sarbat Khalsa, the Dal Khalsa said even the Khalsa Panth during crisis can call the Sarbat Khalsa but venue should be in all probability the Akal Takhat, being the central place for all the Sikhs.

SPECIAL REPORT Panj Pyare directs SGPC to relieve Jatehdars from service of Takhats

SGPC chief Avtar Singh Makkar, this evening, unilaterally announced to reject the Gurmata passed by Akal Takhat Sahib Panj Piyare directing “executive committee” of the SGPC to relieve Takhat Jathedars from all their services.

Avtar Singh Makkar announce to turn down Panj Pyare’s Gurmata; Bhaur says executive would consider Gurmata

SGPC chief Avtar Singh Makkar, this evening, unilaterally announced to reject the Gurmata passed by Akal Takhat Sahib Panj Piyare directing "executive committee" of the SGPC to relieve Takhat Jathedars from all their services.

Official Copy of Gurmata by Panj Pyare directing SGPC to terminate services of Jatehdars

Panj Pyaras of Akal Takhat today adopted a Gurmata and issued directions to the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandk Committee (SGPC) to terminate services Giani Gurbachan Singh and other persons holding posts of Takhat Jathedars, who were involved in announcing pardon to Dera Sauda Sirsa (DSS) chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim.

Panj Pyaras direct SGPC to terminate services of Jathedars involved in Dera Pardon decision

Panj Pyaras of Akal Takhat today adopted a Gurmata and issued directions to the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandk Committee (SGPC) to terminate services Giani Gurbachan Singh and other persons holding posts of Takhat Jathedars, who were involved in announcing pardon to Dera Sauda Sirsa (DSS) chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim.

SGPC suspends Panj Pyaras; Secretaries and Pracharaks who oppose Jathedars for pardon to dera chief

In clear indication of extreme degeneration, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on Wednesday suspended ‘Panj Pyaras’ of Akal Takhat Sahib just hours after they summoned five Jathedars, including Akal Takht jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh, for their role in granting pardon to Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in a blasphemy case.

Punjab University students write Open Letter to Giani Gurbachan Singh on pardon drama

We are writing on behalf of Sikh youth across the globe who are thriving to bring forward the message of Guru Granth Sahib Ji and build a society on the principles laid down by our Gurus.

Badal affiliates line-up to show support to pardon drama: GK says Congress may also be pardoned for 1984-violence

Affiliates and associates of Punjab's ruling party Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) are pro-actively making efforts dilute the established impression of stiff opposition to Jathedar's decision to grant pardon to controversial Dera Sauda Sirsa chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim.

Under fire from the Sikh sangat, Jathedar announces committee to advice on dera Sauda pardon issue

Amritsar: In wake of widespread rejection of their move to grant pardon to controversial dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim for his 2007 blasphemus act, Akal ...

SGPC general house divided over move to approve pardon to Sirsa chief; Cracks in Badal camp turn visible

Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal)’s move to get announcement of pardon to Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim left SGPC general house divided. It is notable that SGPC is controlled by ruling party of Punjab which has massive majority in the general house.

Despite invoking all sources, Badals fail to sell Dera Sirsa Chief’s pardon to the Sikhs

Punjab’s ruling party Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) may be denying to have influenced five Jatehdars’ decision to grant pardon to pseudo-baba and dera sauda Sirsa chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim but the fact is that the Badal Dal has invoked all sources available at its disposal to sell dera chief’s pardon to the Sikh community.

Official copy: Annoucement of controversial pardon to Dera Sauda Sirsa chief

Sikh Jatehdars yesterday announced to grant "pardon" to controversial Dera Sauda Sirsa chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim in relation to his 2007 blasphemous acts, in which he had disrespected Sikh Gurus and pious Sikh traditions.

Copy of so-called apology by Dera Sauda Sirsa chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim

However a bare reading of the so-called apology letter makes it clear that the controversial dera chief has not admitted to his guilt, leave aside the question of being apologetic for the same.

Copy of Press Note by Sikh Jatehdars announcing pardon for Gurmeet Ram Rahim

In a surprise move five Sikh Jathedars to day announce to pardon controversial dera Sauda Sirsa chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim for his 2007 blasphemous attempt to personify himself as Guru Gobind Singh Ji. An announced meeting of five Sikh jathedars was reportedly called today at Akal Takhat secretariat in Amritsar.

Sikh Jathedars announce to Pardon Dera Sauda Sirsa chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim

In a surprise move five Sikh Jathedars to day announce to pardon controversial dera Sauda Sirsa chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim for his 2007 blasphemous attempt to personify himself as Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

Sikhs record maximum population decline in India, Jathedar reissues concerns

Akal Takhat Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh has expressed concerns over decline in percentage of Sikh population in Indian subcontinent. As per Census data (2001-2011) released by the government of India on August 25, Sikhs have reported maximum decline in population.

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