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SGPC chief, Giani Gurbachan Singh face massive protest at Fatehgarh Sahib Shaheedi Sabha

The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) may have been insisting to retain Giani Gurbachan Singh as Jathedar of the Akal Takhat Sahib, the Sikh sangat seems to be in no mood to see him continue.

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.

Not letting me speak will not serve any purpose, says angry Avtar Singh Makkar

Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) chief Avtar Singh Makkar had to face a symbolic protest from he Sikh sangat during his address at Fatehgarh Sahib yesterday (Dec. 25).

Jathedars continue: UAE Gurdwara management apologises for Ardas change

The SGPC appointed Jathedars, who took decision to announce pardon to controversial Dera Sirsa chief continue to work as “Jathedars” without any effective opposition.

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.

SGPC chief expresses ignorance that Badal supporters were caught drinking in Darbar Sahib Sarai

The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) chief Avtar Singh Makkar today said that he was not aware that some Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) supporters were caught drinking liquor in a Sarai at Darbat Sahib. SGPC chief was answering to questions posed by journalists during a press conference at Chandigarh.

Highlights of SGPC chief Avtar Singh Makkar’s press conference [Chandigarh – 26 November, 2015]

SGPC chief Avtar Singh Makkar addressed a press conference at Chandigarh on November 26, 2015 after a meeting of SGPC executive committee. This video presents highlights of the press conference.

SGPC spent 91 lakhs on Advertisements supporting pardon to Dera Sauda Chief

The SGPC had spent Rs. 91 Lakhs on advertisements supporting controversial decision of Sikh jathedars to grant pardon to Dera Sauda Sirsa (DSS) chief. The fact came into light after some executive committee members asked SGPC president to tender details of amount expended on newspaper advertisements.

Haryana “Akalis” honour state CM with Guru Nanak’s Idol in Gurdwara Sahib; SGPC Manager apologises

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar yesterday visited Gurdwara Manjit Singh Sahib in Ambala. He was reportedly “honoured” by state unit of Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) with an alleged “idol” of Guru Nanak Ji.

Panj Pyaras refused to follow SGPC’s transfer orders

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has shifted two of the Akal Takhat Panj Pyaras out of Punjab, while two others have been sent to Nankana Sahib and fifth Pyara has been on sick leave.

Ruling regime of SGPC to identify employees who took part in Sarbat Khalsa 2015

The ruling regime of the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) has started process of identifying SGPC employees who took part in Sarbat Khalsa 2015 that was held at village Chabba on November 10.

Tarn Taran police books 12 Sikhs for alleged attack on SGPC ex-chief

As per information the Tarn Taran police has booked 12 Sikhs under Section 295, 307, 341, 148, 149, 506 IPC for allegedly assaulting former SGPC president Alwinderpal Singh Pakhoke and his supporters in Bath village a month ago.

Not approached by anybody for the post of Akal Takhat Jathedar: says Giani Pinderpal Singh

Days after there were reports in the media that the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) had approached Sikh kathavachak Giani Pinderpal Singh for the post of Akal Takhat Jathedar, the Sikh pracharak said that no body met him in this regard.

SGPC lodges FIR against Bhai Dhian Singh Mand & others

After the Punjab Government booked the organizers of the Sarbat Khalsa 2015 under the charges of sedition, the SGPC has also lodged an FIR against Bhai Dhian Singh Mand who was appointed “interim jathedar” of Akal Takht during the Sarbat Khalsa 2015 on November 10.

Ahead of Sukhbir Badal visit, SGPC hands over 10 Lakh cheque to Behbal Kalan firing victims’ kin

Punjab's ruling party representatives including Mantar Singh Brar, Chief Parliamentary Secretary, and Kotkapura MLA, accompanied by senior Akali leaders and SGPC members yesterday visited the families of Shaheed Gurjeet Singh and Shaheed Krishan Bhagwan Singh at Sarawan and Niamiwala villages near Kapurthala.

SGPC approaches Giani Pinderpal Singh for accepting post of Akal Takhat Jathedar

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) is contemplating to pick eminent Sikh kathavachak (pracharak) Giani Pinderpal Singh (49) as the Akal Takht jathedar to replace the beleaguered Giani Gurbachan Singh.

Persons hired by SGPC & SAD (Badal) brandished swords in Darbar Sahib, Media reports

There are reports that several persons who brandished swords at the Darbar Sahib complex on Bandi Chhor Diwas (Diwali) were allegedly hired by the SGPC and SAD (Badal), notes a news reported by The Tribune.

People brandishing swords were transported by Badal Dal to create trouble: Dal Khalsa

Dal Khalsa today blamed the SGPC and the SAD (Badal) for creating ruckus inside Golden Temple on Bandi Chor Divas by transporting persons who were brandishing swords with the ulterior motive to give bad name to those who assembled there to lodge their protest against the Jathedar.

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].

Sikh activists oppose speech of Giani Gurbachan Singh from Darshani Deodi of Darbar Sahib

Sikh activists reportedly opposed the move of the SGPC to facilitate speech of Giani Gurbacahn Singh from Akal Takhat Sahib.

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