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Akal Takht Jathedar Gargajj accords Parvinder Singh Jhota as martyr of Sikh community

Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj conferred the status of a martyr of the Sikh community to Parvinder Singh Jhota. The development came amid the religious leader's visit to Mansa to meet the bereaved family and express their condolences. Gargajj offered an 'ardas' (Sikh prayer) in memory of Jhota.…

The Economic Times · Oct 16

SGPC endorses Akal Takht's decision against Bhagwant Mann, announces big meeting on July 5

The SGPC has backed the Akal Takht's declaration of Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann as 'Guru Dokhi' and 'Khalsa Panth Virodhi' following a controversial video. The committee resolved to pursue legal action and a police case against Mann, stating he lacks the moral authority to continue as chief minister. A large…

The Economic Times · Jun 27

Video row: Canada-based Samra denies Bhagwant Mann's mask claim

A Canada-based man, Jagman Samra, has denied Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's accusation of faking a controversial video. Mann claimed Samra used a mask resembling his face for the clip, which has led to sacrilege allegations and an Akal Takht edict. Samra, in a video message, refuted involvement and questioned…

The Economic Times · Jun 26

Punjab: Counter conversion, Jathedar on Operation Bluestar anniversary

AMRITSAR: The officiating Akal Takht Jathedar, Giani Harpreet Singh, on Monday expressed concern over the increase in number of "churches and mosques" in the border belt of Punjab, and spoke of the need to keep youth away from the scourge of drugs as well as the importance of Sikh youth…

The Times of India · Jun 6, 2022

Akal Takht chief pushes for training in ‘traditional and modern weapons’ on Operation Bluestar anniversary

Sikhs are confronting several challenges and efforts were needed to strengthen the religion, says Giani Harpreet Singh.

The Hindu · Jun 6, 2022

Row after Akal Takht chief priest asks Sikhs to keep modern weapons

Punjab CM says Giani Harpreet Singh should spread a message of peace, harmony and brotherhood

The Hindu · May 23, 2022