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SGPC and Badal Dal came under strong criticism from self-invited intellectuals

Senior officials of SGPC and leaders of ruling Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) faced massive embarrassment at Anandpur Sahib yesterday when intellectuals invited by the SGPC to deliberate on current situation of the Sikh panth openly criticised SGPC and SAD (Badal).

Avtar Singh Makkar launches ad war against organizers of Nov. 10 Sarbat Khalsa

The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) president Avtar Singh Makkar has launched ad-war against organizers of November 10 Sarbat Khalsa.

SGPC fails to submit reply in high court on Chief secy’s appointment; Seeks more time

The SGPC on November 5 failed to submit its reply in the Punjab and Haryana High Court on a petition challenging new chief secretary's appointment. It sought more time from the High Court to file the reply to a petition Hence, the case has been adjourned till January 8.

Arrest the guilty cops under murder charges who ordered the firing on Sikh protestors

Dal Khalsa and its alliance partner SAD (Panch Pardani) hits out at the Akali led Punjab government for failing to discharge its constitutional duty in arresting the guilty cops under murder charges who ordered the firing on Sikh protesters that resulted in killing of two Sikhs in Faridkot district.

SGPC endorses Black Diwali call indirectly: No fireworks & show of lightening at Darbar Sahib

The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) has indirectly endorsed the call of Panthic pracharaks and panthic organizations to mark "black Diwali" this year. SGPC yesterday announced that no fireworks or lightening will take place during Parkash Gurpurb of Guru Ramdas Ji (29 Oct.) and Bandi Chhor in wake of saddening and painful incidents of beadbi of Guru Granth Sahib Ji.

Under pressure from Sikh sangat SGPC chief Makkar revokes so-called suspension of Panj Pyare

Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) chief Avtar Singh Makkar yesterday revoked so-called suspension of Akal Takhat Shaib Panj Pyare. Notably, Avtar Singh Makkar had announced to suspend the Panj Pyare after they had summoned five Sikh Jathedars for their decision to announce pardon to controversial dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim for his 2007 blasphemous activities.

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 executive divided over suspension of Panj Pyaras; Makkar to talk with Panj Pyaras today

Chandigarh: The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) chief Avtar Singh Makkar seems to have caught into another fix has SGPC executive was divided over supporting ...

Bhai Daljit Singh refutes Police theory about arrest for Bargari Incident: Calls for Panthic Unity

Addressing media-persons at Jaito, Bhai Daljit Singh said that the police was framing Sikhs who were part of struggle against beadbi of Guru Granth Sahib. He said that the arrest of Rupinder Singh and Jatinder Singh of Panjgarain village shows that the police and the state is working on to create confusion, frame persons involved in struggle and put all blame on Sikhs.

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.

Sikh Anger spreads as Govt. fails to nail the culprits of Beadbi; Protests held across Punjab, Haryana, UP, Rajashtan

Punjab's government's recent announcements withdrawing cases registered against Sikh protesters and formation of SIT and judicial inquiry into incidents related to beadbi of Guru Granth Sahib near Kotkapura in Faridkot district, seems to have failed to contain Sikh anger against Punjab government's failure to nail the culprits. Punjab police's 14 October firing on peacefully protesting Sikhs, in which two Sikhs were killed and many others were injured, has fueled the anger.

Police crackdown continues: Another Sikh youth activist arrested by Amritsar police

Amritsar police has arrested another Sikh youth leader Paramjit Singh Mand in relation to a poster campaign by the Dal Khalsa. Mand was reportedly arrested by CIA staff Amritsar from his village Mand (near Mehta) based residence at around 6:30 am.

SGPC executive member Panjoli raises voice of rebellion after being removed from SGPC sub-committee

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee Executive Committee member Karnail Singh Panjoli today claimed that he had always opposed that very decision which hurt Panthic interests, Panthic doctrine, institutions, traditions and conventions.

High Court issues notice for stay to SGPC on Chief Secretary Harcharan Singh’s appointment

As per media reports the Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued notice of stay to the SGPC about newly appointed chief secretary Harcharan Singh. Talking up a petition moved by Ludhiana resident Balwinder Singh, the High court asked the SGPC to explain that why his appointment should not be stayed.

Sikh bodies hold close-door meeting on Dera Sirsa pardon issue

Various Sikh organisations held a close-door meeting at Rajpura yesterday to discuss their future strategy about holding a general gathering of Sikhs in wake of announcement of pardon to controversial dera Sirsa chief by five Singh Sahib.

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.

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