So-called Pardon to Dera Sauda Sirsa chief

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.

Akaal Takhat’s 5 Pyaras summons Jathedars for a Dera Pardon issue

Amritsar Sahib: In an important development 5 Pyaras of Akaal Takhat Sahib headed by Bhai Satnam Singh issued summons  to five Jathedars who had announced pardon ...

Roll back of pardoning edict of Dera Sauda is victory of Sikh Nation’s collective will

Hoshiarpur: The Decision of five Takhat Jathedars to roll back their earlier edict of Pardoning the Dera Sauda is historic and victory of collective will ...

Jathedars withdraw pardon to controversial Dera Sirsa Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim

Sikh Jathedars have withdrawn so-called pardon to Dera Sauda Sirsa chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim. Notably Jathedars had announced pardon to Dera Sauda Sirsa chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim on September 24, 2015 for his 2007 blasphemous activities.

Dera Pardon Issue: Ontario and Quebec Sikh bodies, Gurduara Committees take vital initiative

In their attempt to represent Ontario and Qubec Sikh diaspora’s dissent against Jathedars’ decision to withdraw Hukumnama against controversial Dera Sauda Sirsa chief, Sikh organizations and Gurduara Committees of Ontario and Quebec took a vital initiative by passing three resolutions rejecting so-called pardon to dera chief.

UAD and Mann Dal announce to hold Sarbat Khalsa on Nov. 10

United Akali Dal (UAD), Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar (Mann) and other Sikh groups today announced to told Sarbat Khalsa on November 10 at Gurdwara Baba Naudh Singh located on Tarn Taran to Amritsar road.

Dera Pardon Row: Sikh bodies protest outside Giani Gurbachan Singh’s house

Members of a number of Sikh organizations of Moga district yesterday held a demonstration outside Akal Takhat Jatehdar Giani Gurbachan Singh's house.

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.

SAD (Sarna) hold Panthic convention in Delhi: Resolve to call Sarbat Khalsa

Shiromani Akali Dal (Delhi), led by former Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee president Paramjeet Singh Sarna, held a pathic convention in Delhi today. The contention was attended by various Sikh organizations and personalities.

Full Text of Resolutions passed by 11 Oct. Convention by SAD (Sarna)

Shiromani Akali Dal (Delhi), led by former Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee president Paramjeet Singh Sarna, held a pathic convention in Delhi today. The contention was attended by various Sikh organizations and personalities.

Detailed Report of 11 Oct. Convention by SAD (Sarna) and other Sikh bodies [in Gurmukhi]

A detailed press release by Shiromani Akali Dal (Delhi), led by former Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee president Paramjeet Singh Sarna, giving out details of 11 October Convention reads as follows:

Posters on Dera Pardon issue: Police crackdown on Sikh youth activists

In order to suppress an ongoing poster campaign calling for boycott of persons holding posts of the Sikh Jatehdars, the Punjab police has launched a crackdown against Sikh youth activists.

After attack Giani Mal Singh faces media; Justifies pardon to dera Sauda chief

In his first press appearance after five Singh Sahib announced their controversial decision to grant pardon to Dera Sauda Sirsa chief, Takhat Kesgarh Sahib Jathedar Giani Mal Singh claimed that the decision to exonerate Dera chief was taken in larger interests of the Sikh nation.

Poster campaign against Takhat Jathedars: Resign or face boycott

In an attempt to press upon the Takhat Jathedars to quit their post for lowering the honour of the Takhat, the Dal Khalsa and Akali Dal Panch Pardhani have launched a “poster war”.

Sikhs protest against announcement of pardon to Dera Sauda Chief

This is video recording of symbolic protest held by Sikh leaders and activists against controversial decision by five Singh Sahibs to grant pardon to Dera Sauda Sirsa chief. The protest was held on September 29, 2015.

Jathedars did not act on behalf of Sikhs to exonerate Gurmeet Ram Rahim: says GSC

The Global Sikh Council (GSC) has condemned the decision of jathedhars to exonerate Gurmeet Ram Rahim of Dera Sacha Sauda, Sirsa for causing gross offence to Sikhs.

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.

Sikh leaders criticize misguiding projection of pardon row by Indian Media

Slamming the Indian media for projecting the pardon row (socalled pardon to dera Sauda Sirsa chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim by Five Singh Sahibs) in a wrong way, Sikh leaders Bhai Harcharanjeet Singh Dhami and Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind said “[g]oing by the media reports, it’s made to understand that only hardliners are opposing the Takht decision, leaving the impression as if (so-termed) moderates were in favour.

Pardon to dera chief worries Badal Dal’s district presidents; Sukhbir holds meeting

The issue of granting pardon to controversial dera Sirsa chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim has put ruling party Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) in a fix as the ruling party is considered to be behind the announcement of pardon to dera chief by five Sikh Jathedars. In wake of changed political equations SAD (Badal) chief Sukhbir Badal reportedly held a meeting with party's district presidents, MLAs and former MLAs on Oct. 01.

Nihang bodies appeal for review of pardon to dera sirsa chief

Various Nihang groups held a meeting at Shaheed Baba Naudh SIngh Ji Chhauni Misal Shaheedan Tarna Dal and deliberated on the issue of "pardon" granted by the Five Singh Sahib and resolved to appeal to the Singh Sahibs on their decision.

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