Giani Gurbachan Singh

Jathedars want to see CD of Patna Sahib clash before making a decision

Amritsar, Punjab (January 28, 2014): It is learnt that five Sikh Jathedars have sought CD of the clash between two factions at Takht Patna Sahib. In their meeting held at Akal Takht secretariat at Amritsar on January 27, Giani Gurbachan Singh and other Singh Sahibs decided to see the video recording of the clash before making any decision in this regard.

Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa says burden of getting Bandi Singhs released now lies with Akal Takht Jathedar

Jalandhar, Punjab (January 24, 2014): Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa, who fasted for 45 days in November-December 2013 seeking release of Sikh political prisoners who had completed their prison sentences, has stated that the encumbrance to ensure permanent release of concerned Sikh prisoners now lies on Akal Takht Jathedar Gaini Gurbachan Singh.

Patna Sahib Clash – Meeting of five Singh Sahibs on Jan. 22

Amritsar, Punjab (January 19, 2014): It is learnt that the Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh has called a meeting of the Five Jathedars on January 22, 2014 to discuss the standoff between Patna Sahib Jathedar Giani Iqbal Singh and the management committee.

SGPC panel submits report on Patna clash to Giani Gurbachan Singh; Jathedar waiting for report by Sant Samaj panel

Amritsar, Punjab (January 15, 2014): The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) probe panel, which had been to Patna Sahib to investigate into the January 07 violent clash at Takht Sri Patna Sahib, has submitted its report to SGPC chief Avtar Singh Makkar and Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh.

Dire need to evolve code of conduct for Takht Jathedar’s : Dal Khalsa

Nawanshahr, Punjab (January 10, 2014): In view of the internecine clash at Takht Patna Sahib and subsequent suspension of jathedar Giani Iqbal Singh, the Dal Khalsa said in an effort to avoid such shameful and regrettable incidents, the Sikh community must evolve a code of conduct for the exalted offices of heads of all five Takht’s.

Jathedar counters Manmohan Singh’s claim about doing a lot for victims of Nov. 1984

Amritsar, Punjab (January 04, 2013): Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh has reportedly countered the statement of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh that the UPA government had done a lot to help the Sikh victims of November 1984 carnage.

Akal Takht Jathedar condemns denial of visa to Canadian Sikh lawmaker; Terms it part of ill-treatment of Sikhs by India

Amritsar, Punjab (December 30, 2013): It is learnt that the Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh has criticized the Government of India for denying visa to Jagmeet Singh NDP, a Member of Provincial Parliament (Ontario) in Canada.

Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa adheres to orders of Jathedars to end his hunger strike; Five member committee commits not to disagree

Amb Sahib, Mohali (December 25, 2013): Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa, who has been on complete hunger strike for last 42 days, and who was yesterday directed to end his hunger strike by Giani Gurbachan Singh Jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib (and other Singh Sahibs), has reportedly decided to end his hunger strike at Akal Takht Sahib tomorrow.

Jathedars arrive at Gurdwara Amb Sahib to pursue Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa to end his fast

Mohali/ Ludhaina (December 25, 2013): Sikh Siysat News (SSN) sources have revealed that Giani Gurbachan Singh, Jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib has arrived at Gurdwara Amb Sahib (Mohali) to convince Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa to end his fast with immediate effect.

Too late and not up to mark – Dal Khalsa on Jathedar’s edict asking Gurbaksh Singh to end his hunger strike

Amritsar, Punjab (December 25, 2013): Dal Khalsa spokesperson Kanwar Pal Singh in a sharp reaction said Akal Takht Jathedar's decision ordering Bhai Gurbakash Singh to end fast, was too late and contrary to Sikh feelings and aspirations. Commenting on edict, he said 41 days have passed and Jathedar''s position remained confused and self-contradictory.

Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa urge Jathedars to meet him over Akal Takht edict asking him to end hunger strike

Amb Sahib, Mohli (December 24, 2013): Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa, who is on hunger strike at Gurdwara Amb Sahib (Mohali) for last 41 days seeking release of 6 Sikh political prisoners languishing in Indian jails despite having completed the terms of their sentences, has been directed by Akal Takht Jathedar to end his hunger strike.

Jathedar directs Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa to end his hunger strike; Prises Punjab Govt. and SGPC

Amrisar, Punjab (December 24, 2013): It is learnt that Giani Gurbachan Singh (Jathedar, Akal Takht), Giani Mal Singh (Jathedar, Takht Kesgarh Sahib), Giani Jagtar Singh (Head Granthi, Sachkhand Darbar Sahib), Giani Maan Singh (Granthi, Sachkhand Darbar Sahib) and Giani Ravel Singh (Granthi, Sachkand Darbar Sahib) have issued an edict (Adesh) to Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa to end his fast unto death.

Representatives of Bandi Singhs Rihai Morcha meets Jathedar; Case files handed over to SGPC appointed legal experts

Amritsar, Punjab (December 13, 2013): As per information available the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) a delegation representing Bandi Singhs Riahi Morcha met Akal Takht Jathedar and handed over the files of 6 Sikh prisoners who were not being released from Indian jails despite completing the minimum mandatory terms of their life imprisonments.

Punishment to four Sikhs by UK Court for Brar attack too harsh – Akal Takht, SGPC

Amritsar, Punjab (December 12, 2013): According to certain media reports [t]erming the UK court's decision in a case realted to alleged attack on Kuldip Brar as too harsh, Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh on Dec. 11 said the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) would be asked to take up the matter with the UK Embassy in New Delhi.

Jathedar seeks Indian PM’s help on detainees; Ask Punjab Govt. to contact other state govts

Amritsar, Punjab (December 10, 2013): It is learnt that Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh has said that the Government of India, particularly Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, should wake up to the plight of Sikh detainees languishing in various Indian jails for years despite having completed their sentence and to ensure that they are released forthwith.

Sukhbir Badal meets Jathedar – Both avoided media queries about arrest of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh

Amritsar, Punjab (December 08, 2013): According to certain media reports Punjab's deputy Chief Minister and president of Punjab's ruling party Shiromani Akali Dal Badal held a meeting with Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh at Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) information centre near ghanta ghar entrance of Darbar Sahib (Amritsar) on December 07, 2013.

Seeking release of Sikhs from Indian jails – 16 days of fast unto death: Governments fail to take notice

Ajitgarh, Punjab (November 29, 2013): Bhai Gurbax Singh’s hunger strike has completed 16 days, while there is no response from the concerned governments so far as the matter of release of those Sikh prisoners is concerned, who have already completed the terms of their sentences.

Bollywood, TV Channels hurting Sikh sentiments for cheap publicity, says Giani Gurbachan Singh

Amritsar, Punjab (November 29, 2013): As per certain media reports the Akal Takht jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh on Wednesday (Nov. 27) came down heavily on Bollywood and TV serial producers for deliberately hurting Sikh sentiments to gain cheap publicity just before the release of movies or serials.

Sikh women seek Akal Takht Jathedar’s intervention for release of Sikh prisoners; Gurbax Singh’s hunger strike continues

Amritsar, Punjab (November 26, 2013): It is learnt that a Jatha of Sikh women visited Akal Takht Sahib on November 25, 2013 to tender a memorandum to Jathedar Akal Takht Giani Gurbachan Singh seeking his help to secure release certain Sikh prisoners who were not released by India despite serving full term of their sentences. As per reports Giani Gurbachan Singh was not available to receive the memorandum in person. The memorandum was received by S. Bhupinder Singh Sarpanch on behalf of Giani Gurbachan Singh.

Sunny Deol movie faced protests in Amritsar; Released with changed title – Singh Saab the great; Akal Takht clear it for screening

Amritsar, Punjab (November 22, 2013): Sunny Deol starrer Bollywood movie “Singh Sahib the great” was caught in controversy after the Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh had objected to the use of term “Singh Sahib”, a term most commonly used for Jathedars of the Sikh Takhts.

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