Jathedar

In ‘war of supremacy’, SGPC removes Akal Takht Jathedar

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In 'war of supremacy', SGPC removes Akal Takht Jathedar

Amritsar, March 7 (IANS) In the ongoing “war of supremacy”, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on Friday appointed Sikh preacher Kuldeep Singh Gargaj as the acting Jathedar (high priest) of the Akal Takht, replacing incumbent Giani Raghbir Singh. The development comes after the SGPC removed Giani Harpreet Singh from his post as Jathedar of … Read more

Takht Damdama Sahib Jathedar dismissed by SGPC

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Takht Damdama Sahib Jathedar dismissed by SGPC

Chandigarh, Feb 10 (IANS) Acting on a complaint, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on Monday held Jathedar of Takht Damdama Sahib, Giani Harpreet Singh was found guilty and terminated from the service with immediate effect. A decision in this regard was made during SGPC’s executive body meeting held in Amritsar. SGPC president Harjinder Singh … Read more