Giani Gurbachan Singh

Jathedars offer clarifications about Ramdev’s old and “unintentional mistake”

Jalandhar, Punjab (May 07, 2014): According to media reports, Giani Gurbachan Singh (Jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib) and Giani Balwant Singh Nandgarh (Jathedar of Takht Damdama Sahib) have offered 'clarifications' regarding recent controversy involving Baba Ramdev.

Sikh bodies, scholars want Akal Takht withdraw Panth Rattan Title from Parkash Singh Badal for his anti-Panthic activities

Chandigarh, Punjab (May 05, 2014): According to media reports various Human rights organisations and Sikh political, social groups and the Sikh intellectuals have approached the Akal Takht Jathedar, Giani Gurbachan Singh, seeking that “Panth Rattan Fakhr-e-Quam” conferred on CM Parkash Singh Badal be taken back for his “anti-Panthic” activities and the “widespread drug addiction and violation of human rights” in the state.

Mann Dal not satisfied with Akal Takht decision, Demands stringent punishment to Bikram Majithia

Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab (May 04, 2014): According to a news published at YesPunjab.Com, [t]he president of the youth wing of Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar (Mann) said on Friday (May 02) that the Akal Takht jathedar had played a 'cruel joke' with the Sikh community by announcing a small punishment of washing utensils to state revenue minister Bikram Singh Majithia.

At Last Jathedar has acted, Bikram Majithia directed to undergo Seva at all Takhts for 3 days each

Amritsar, Punjab (May 01, 2014): The Five Takht Jathedars have reportedly pronounced religious punishment to Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) leader and Punjab Cabinet Minister Bikram Majithia for his sacrilege act. Bikram Majithia will undergo religious sewa at all Five Takhts for three days each.

Bikram Majithia to appear before Akal Takht on May 01

Amritsar, Punjab (April 29, 2014): It is learnt that the Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh has directed the Punjab Cabinet Minister Bikram Majithia to appear before the Akal Takht Sahib on May 1.

Bikram Majithia declared ‘tankhaiya’ by Takht Sri Hazur Sahib; Akal Takht Jathedar evades direct comment

Amritsar, Punjab (April 28, 2014): It is learnt that Takht Sri Hazur Sahib has declared Punjab Revenue Minister Bikram Singh Majithia as 'tankhaiya' in wake of his blasphemous speech distorting a Shabad of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

Bikram Majithia submits ‘apology’ to Akal Takht Jathedar

Amritsar, Punjab (April 28, 2014): It is learnt that Punjab's Revenue Minister and Badal Dal leader Bikram Majithia submitted his 'apology' to the Jathedar Akal Takht on April 26 for distorting a Shabad while canvassing for Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP)'s Amritsar candidate Arun Jaitley.

Hamilton Gurdwara members decline to accept edit declaring them ‘tankhaiya’

Hamilton, New Zealand (March 25, 2014): According to media reports [t]he New Zealand Sikh Society has questioned the decision of the Five Sikh Jathedars to declare two of its members 'tankhaiya' (guilty of religious misconduct). The NZ Sikh Society has reportedly refused to accept the move.

Takht Patna Sahib management committee dismisses Jathedar; Giani Gurbachan Singh grants clean chit to G: Iqbal Singh

Amritsar/ Patna Sahib (March 21, 2014): The conflict between Takht Patna Sahib Management Committee and ‘suspended’ Jathedar Giani Iqbal Singh has taken another turn, as the Management Committee on March 20 said they had dismissed Giani Iqbal Singh from the post of Jathedar.

‘Suspended’ Patna Sahib Jathedar expected to take part in meeting at Akal Takht

Amritsar, Punjab (March 20, 2014): It seems that Akal Takht has not recognised the Takht Patna Sahib Management Committee’s move to suspend Patna Sahib Jathedar Giani Iqbal Singh after a violent clash over the appointment of an additional Jathedar there on January 7.

Eco-Concerns: Akal Takht urged to take lead against genetically-modified crops; NGOs submit memorandum

Amritsar, Punjab (March 18, 2014): On the occasion of Sikh Environment Day on March 14, a group of environmentalists and members of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) on Friday called upon the Akal Takht to take the lead in preventing the entry of genetically-modified (GM) crops into Punjab.

Giani Gurbachan Singh urges Sikhs to have four children

Anandpur Sahib, Punjab (March 17, 2014): In a move, that would surprise many, Giani Gurbachan Singh, the jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib appealed to Sikh couples to have four children.

Sikh delegation led by Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa meets Jathedar for release of Sikh political prisoners

Amritsar, Punjab (March 15, 2014): As per information a Sikh delegation led by activist Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa met Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh on March 14, 2014. The delegation that comprised 20-member delegation including some Sikhs from Canada, urged Giani Gurbachan Singh to keep his promise regarding the permanent release of Sikh political prisoners who are being kept in prisons beyond the terms of their sentences.

Rajasthan Sikhs accuse Giani Gurbachan Singh of violating edict

Amritsar, Punjab (March 14, 2014): According to certain media reports Sikhs from Rajasthan under the banner of Bhai Bulaka Singh Sangarsh Morcha, Budha Jauhad, have accused Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh of accepting a “siropa” from a person who was declared “tankhaiya” (guilty of religious misconduct) by the Jathedar.

Akal Takht Jathdar releases Nanakshahi Calender-546; No new amemdments yet

Amritsar, Punjab (March 12, 2014): As per inforamtion available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh released Nanakshahi calendar for the year 2014-15 on March 11. He also made an appeal to all the Sikhs to follow it and celebrate or observe all important days marked on it.

‘Accoundability procession’ to question Giani Gurbachan Singh on March 5 about issue of Sikh political prisoner

Jalandhar, Punjab (March 03, 2014): According to certain media reports [t]he state government and Sikh religious leadership, including jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib and the SGPC, are set to face the issue of release of Sikh detainees once again as an "accountability procession" is being taken out from village Dyalpura near Jalandhar to Akal Takht in Amritsar on March 5 by some Sikh groups.

Akal Takht Sahib Honours Bhai Gurmej Singh, Dr. Kirpal Singh and Bhai Amrik Singh Zakhmi

Amritsar, Punjab (Febraury 25, 2014): It is learnt that Akal Takht Sahib, on February 17, honoured Bhai Gurmej Singh (former Hazoori Ragi of Darbar Sahib, Amritsar) with the title of ‘Sikh Ratan’.

Jathedar Akal Takht should take cognizance of serious allegations leveled against his “Panth Rattan”: says Dal Khalsa

Amritsar, Punjab (February 15, 2014): Dal Khalsa leader Kanwar Pal Singh said Akali leaders and the Central leaders met secretly to consult last time on May 26. As both sides have observed a vow of silence on this question whether they discuss the impending army assault, the organization spokesperson has asked the Jathedar Akal Takht to direct Parkash Singh Badal and Surjit Singh Barnala to reveal whether the allegations of their acquiescing in the operation were true.

Meeting of Jathedars: SGPC approval must to form Sikh organizations; No decision on Nanakshahi Calendar, Patna Sahib Clash

Amritsar, Punjab (February 05, 2014): It is learnt that five Singh Sahibs, Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh, Takht Kesgarh Sahib Jathedar Giani Mal Singh, Takht Damdama Sahib Jathedar Gaini Balwant Singh Nandgarh, Head Granthi of Darbar Sahib Gaini Jagtar Singh and Granthi Giani Maan Singh held a meeting at Amritsar today.

Disclosure of British involvement in 1984 attack, with refusal to tender apology agitates Sikhs

Amritsar/ Jalandhar (February 05, 2014): Sikhs across the globe are agitated following the UK government's admission on February 04 that it advised the India in 1984 on carrying out the armed attack on Darbar Sahib. Various Sikh bodies and jathedar of the Akal Takht have sought unconditional apology from the UK government.

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