Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee

Analysis of SAD(B) leader Bibi Jagir Kaur's rebellion against Sukhbir Badal ahead of SGPC elections

Political analysts here are of the view that Bibi’s ‘non-compliance’ to party dictates is considered a challenge to Sukhbir’s throne.

Nov 06, 2022, 11:27 AM IST

SGPC jatha to participate in 'Saka Panja Sahib' centenary event in Pakistan

On October 29 and 30, the SGPC will co-host the event with the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC).

Oct 28, 2022, 22:34 PM IST

Analysis of SGPC election: Former Punjab minister Bibi Jagir Kaur once again in the race for top position

Kaur who has been the minister in the SAD(B) government didn’t make an impetuous decision to contest for the presidentship of SGPC but a well-considerate one and she has not even denied her aspirations in public and media.

Oct 23, 2022, 14:33 PM IST

Should SGPC interfere in politics?

Religious organisations like the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee are meddling in political affairs, most likely to the advantage of their parent organisation, the Shiromani Akali Dal -Badal SAD(B). On the other side, SAD (B) is against government meddling in SGPC's internal matters.

Sep 04, 2022, 10:00 AM IST

Sikh bodies unite to overturn Badal's regime from Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee

The SGPC has 175 elected members while 15 are co-opted including five Jathedars of Takht’s making general house of a total of 190 members. Last elections of the Sikh body were held in 2011, wherein SAD (B) had won the majority seats and had a total of 182 members including elected and nominated.

Aug 16, 2022, 06:53 AM IST

Help pours in from different quarters for terrorism-affected Sikhs and Hindus of Afghanistan

SGPC has offered to provide air tickets to the Afghan Sikhs and Hindus who are willing to migrate from Afghanistan.

Jun 24, 2022, 18:36 PM IST

Sikhs' killing in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa evokes sharp criticism from India, Pakistan

Two Sikh men were reportedly shot dead by some unidentified persons in the Sarband area of Pakistan's Peshawar. The victims were identified as Ranjit Singh, 38 and Kuljit Singh, 42. Both of them were present at their grocery shops where they were shot dead by the gunmen.

May 15, 2022, 20:56 PM IST

Efforts for release of Sikh prisoners, lodged in different jails of the country, gain momentum in Punjab

The SGPC has called a special gathering at its headquarters at Teja Singh Samundari Hall on May 11 in which several other Sikh bodies are likely to participate to make efforts for the release of Sikh prisoners lodged in different jails for the past nearly three decades.

May 10, 2022, 14:13 PM IST

Indian Sikh jathas to leave for Pakistan to celebrate Vaisakhi

Various Sikh religious organizations, prominently among them Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), will be sending Sikh jathas (groups) to Pakistan to celebrate Vaisakhi, the main function of which is being held at Gurdwara Panja Sahib, Hasan Abdal, Pakistan.

Apr 07, 2022, 17:49 PM IST

SGPC urges Civil Aviation ministry to withdraw notification barring Sikh employees from wearing Kirpan at Indian airports

SGPC President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami has termed the notification of the government as an attack on Sikh rights, in which, Sikh employees are barred from wearing Kirpan, one of the five Kakaars (symbols of faith).

Mar 09, 2022, 22:09 PM IST

Former Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal gets bail in dual constitution case against his party

The complainant had accused the SAD of submitting two different constitutions -- one with the Gurdwara Election Commission and the second with the Election Commission

Feb 24, 2022, 17:17 PM IST

SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami strongly condemns rape, murder of minor Sikh girl in Telangana's Hyderabad

SGPC president Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami said the heinous crime that took place in Telangana has shamed humanity.

Feb 18, 2022, 22:09 PM IST

Don't interfere in Panthic affairs: SGPC chief to Punjab Deputy CM Randhawa

SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami said, “Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa has no right to interfere into the Panthic affairs because his mother party Congress had unseemly attempted to end Sikh community by committing genocide of Sikhs.”

Jan 05, 2022, 22:43 PM IST

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee sets up panel to probe Golden Temple sacrilege incident

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed by the state government to probe the Golden Temple incident. The incident took place during evening prayers when the man jumped over the metal railing around the Guru Granth Sahib and allegedly attempted to desecrate the Holy Book of the Sikhs with a sword.

Dec 21, 2021, 06:49 AM IST

Did political necessity compel Sukhbir Singh Badal to replace SGPC chief?

In the recently concluded elections for the president of Shiromani Akali Dal backed SGPC, the SAD (B) inclined SGPC member had proposed the name of SGPC’s Honorary Chief Secretary Harjinder Singh Dhami for the post of president of the Sikh’s single largest representative body.

Dec 08, 2021, 14:50 PM IST