Gurtej Singh IAS

Position Paper Presented by Kendri Sri Guru Singh Sabha (Chandigarh) on Satikar Act

Sikh Intellectuals Demand Repeal of the Jagat Jyot Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Act; Term it State’s Interference

The Warning That Went Unheeded: How a 2007 Memorandum Foreshadowed Today’s Satikar Act Crisis

Sikh Scholars and Legal Experts Demand Complete Repeal of the Original 2008 Act Alongside the 2026 Amendment

Discussion Held on Bhai Narain Singh Chaura’s Book as a Rebuttal to G.B. Sidhu’s Claims

Which tradition is best in the interest of the future of the Sikhs? Gurtej Singh IAS

Tributes Paid of S. Tarlok Singh, father of Bhai Navjot Singh (Beant case)

Sikhi Creates a Caste-Free System: S.Gurtej Singh

Loot of Punjab’s River Water by India : Talk with former IAS Gurtej Singh

Sikh Vichar Manch Raises Alarm Over Proposed Private Publication of Dr. Gurbhagat Singh’s Works

Ex-Bureaucrat, Journalists, Opinionists, Academicians & Activists Tell Punjab Government to Stop Repression & Mis-use of UAPA

Sikhs are Upset at Use of ‘Guru Ki Golak’ to Defend Policemen Guilty of Sikh Killings

Afraid of Pinning Down Government Media Accuses Minorities of Corona Spread

SGPC Offering Free Education to Police Wards is a Slavish Act: Sikh Vichar Manch

Tackling Corona Needs ‘Bottom-UP’ Approach Not Top-Down Curfew: Sikh Vichar Manch Chandigarh

Sikh Intellectuals Condemn Police’s Overreaction on Patiala Sabzi Mandi Incident

PTC’s Claims About Gurbani and Hukumnama Sahib Are Not Acceptable

Kartarpur Sahib Corridor: Modi Government Causing Hurdles for Sikh Yatris: Sikh Vichar Manch

Sikh Intellectuals and Organisers of Panthic Assembly form “Panthic Confederation” as Umbrella Body

Badals Attempting to Deflect Their Complicity in Bargari Beadbi; Apology Move Nothing More than Political Drama: say Sikh Intellectuals

Amritsar Blast Handiwork of Hidden Forces Aiming to Build Narrative to Harvest Electoral Dividends in 2019: Punjab Forum

Congress leaders dissuaded Ambedkar from embracing Sikhism

Congress and Badals Collude in Deflecting Bargari Beadbi Probe: Sikh Intellectuals

Misrepresenting of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur by Haryana CM is Highly Objectionable

Simranjit Singh Mann Withdraws His Offensive Utterances About BSP Chief Mayavati

Sikh Intellectuals Condemn Badals for Propagating ‘False Waiver of GST’ on Langar

New Book Investigates Who Was Responsible For Dr. Ambedkar Not Joining Sikhi?

Punjab School Education Board Out to Dent Sikh History and Culture, say Sikh Thinkers

Speech of Gurtej Singh (IAS) During Conference Seeking Remains of Maharaja Duleep Singh

Sardar Sham Singh of Attari [by Gurtej Singh]

‘Sath’ To Organize A Special Discussion On ‘Gangs Of Punjab People or Politics’ At Panjab University

Indian State’s Stance During Trudeau Visit Would Further Alienate Sikhs From India

Debate on Anand Marriage Act, Sikh Personal Law & Sikh Identity [Qaumi Masle Ep. 1]

Gurdwara Act Rarely Elects Religious Persons for SGPC: Sikh Scholars Seek Change [Seminar Report]

Sikh intellectuals condemn attack on Sikh pracharak Bhai Ranjit Sindh Dhadrianwale

Sukhbir Badal’s Holi images shameful & worrying: S. Ajmer Singh & other Sikh personalities

Gurtej Singh IAS (Sikh intellectual) on Sarbat Khalsa 2015 (Special Interview – II)

Sikh Intellectual S. Gurtej Singh on Basics of Sarbat Khalsa Institution (Part 1)

The Sikh Marriage Bill 2015 | blog by Gurtej Singh (IAS)

Sikh intellectuals, activists hold meeting to set agenda for unity

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Gurtej Singh IAS

Position Paper Presented by Kendri Sri Guru Singh Sabha (Chandigarh) on Satikar Act

July 17, 2026

Position paper by Kendri Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Chandigarh titled Jagat Jyot Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Act, 2026 and the Supremacy of the Shabad Guru: Panthic Concerns, Challenges and Future Policy.

Sikh Intellectuals Demand Repeal of the Jagat Jyot Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Act; Term it State’s Interference

July 17, 2026

Kendri Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Chandigarh hosted a discussion on topic "Jagat Jyot Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Act, 2026 and the Supremacy of the Shabad Guru: Panthic Concerns, Challenges and Future Policy" on 15 July 2026.

The Warning That Went Unheeded: How a 2007 Memorandum Foreshadowed Today’s Satikar Act Crisis

June 8, 2026

A major political confrontation has emerged in Punjab over the newly enacted Jagat Jyot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satikar (Amendment) Act, 2026. The growing deadlock between the AAP-led state government and supreme Sikh institutions, including the SGPC and Sri Akal Takht Sahib, has revived a nineteen-year-old prophetic warning. A 2007 memorandum by the Sikh Students Federation cautioned that inviting a secular state to legislate on Sikh religious affairs would eventually undermine Panthic sovereignty—a foresight many observers argue has now materialized.

Sikh Scholars and Legal Experts Demand Complete Repeal of the Original 2008 Act Alongside the 2026 Amendment

May 21, 2026

Amid growing controversy over the newly proposed 2026 Amendment, prominent Sikh intellectuals and legal experts are urging the community to reject state interference and demand the repeal of both the 2026 Amendment and the original 2008 Act.

Discussion Held on Bhai Narain Singh Chaura’s Book as a Rebuttal to G.B. Sidhu’s Claims

July 10, 2025

Discussion on Bhai Narain Singh Chaura’s book Khalistan Virudh Saazish counters G.B. Sidhhu’s narrative with facts on Sikh struggle, held on 6 July 2025 in Chandigarh.

Which tradition is best in the interest of the future of the Sikhs? Gurtej Singh IAS

October 25, 2024

Punjab and Panthic politics are currently in such a critical state that if steps are not taken towards its revival, then this politics may reach the brink of extinction. The decline of Akali politics in Punjab is a matter of concern for the Sikhs. In order to revive Sikh politics and Punjab politics, Misal Sutlej […]

Tributes Paid of S. Tarlok Singh, father of Bhai Navjot Singh (Beant case)

June 26, 2024

The Antim Ardas ceremony of S. Tarlok Singh, father of Bhai Navjot Singh (CM Beant Singh case), took place on Tuesday, June 25 at Gurdwara Saacha Dhan in Sector 60, Mohali.

Sikhi Creates a Caste-Free System: S.Gurtej Singh

December 9, 2022

Panthak personalities Bhai Rajinder Singh Mughalwal, Bhai Lal Singh Akalgarh, Bhai Daljit Singh Bittu, Bhai Narain Singh Chauda, Bhai Bhupinder Singh Bhalwan, Bhai Satnam Singh Khandewala, Bhai Satnam Singh Jhanjia, Bhai Hardeep Singh Mehraj, Bhai Amrik Singh Isru, Bhai Dev Singh On the invitation of Dodd and Bhai Manjit Singh Phagwara, a meeting of Sikh scholars and intellectuals was held on November 14, 2022 at Giani Gurmukh Singh Memorial Hall, Gurudwara Sri Fatehgarh Sahib.

Loot of Punjab’s River Water by India : Talk with former IAS Gurtej Singh

August 18, 2021

Agriculture and Environment Awareness Centre talked to former IAS Gurtej Singh about Punjab's river water issue. S. Gurtej Singh said that Punjab's river waters are 'looted' by India in violation of provisions of the Indian constitution, Indian law and internationally accepted 'riparian rule' and "Helsinki regulations'. This is full video recording of talk with S. Gurtej Singh.

Sikh Vichar Manch Raises Alarm Over Proposed Private Publication of Dr. Gurbhagat Singh’s Works

August 17, 2020

The Sikh intellectuals and academicians have opposed the publishing of Dr. Gurbaghat Singh’s English translation of Granth Sahib by some individuals saying such exercise will mar the authenticity of the great work done by the late Sikh scholar. The media reports last week said that some academicians who kept their hold on the translation work are out to publish it hurriedly, perhaps to take the credit for themselves.

Ex-Bureaucrat, Journalists, Opinionists, Academicians & Activists Tell Punjab Government to Stop Repression & Mis-use of UAPA

July 8, 2020

In the last days of June 2020, our igneous Intelligence Agencies have ‘unearthed one terror module after another, supported by ISI of Pakistan and the Sikhs For Justice.’ In consequence, God knows how many, Sikh young men have been arrested, some (maybe all) have been tortured and insulted in a bid to demoralize and demonize the people in order to secure them in eternal slavery by total denial of constitutional and innate human rights.

Sikhs are Upset at Use of ‘Guru Ki Golak’ to Defend Policemen Guilty of Sikh Killings

May 11, 2020

Controversy surrounding Satnam Singh Kaler’s move to appear in court for defending Sumedh Saini refuses to die down even after he announced his withdrawal from the case.

Afraid of Pinning Down Government Media Accuses Minorities of Corona Spread

May 2, 2020

In a joint statement Sikh intellectuals, activists, journalists and lawyers today protested that instead of holding the Modi government guilty for a sudden lockdown that trapped unaware crores of migrant labor and other people at several places, the pro-Hindutva media outlets that earlier targeted Tabligh Jamaat and now accused the Sikh pilgrims of the spread of coronavirus in Punjab.

SGPC Offering Free Education to Police Wards is a Slavish Act: Sikh Vichar Manch

April 24, 2020

The announcement of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) that recognizing “yeoman services” rendered by the Punjab police personnel during coronavirus curfew, their wards would be given free education in various para-medic courses at its Health University is a sheer expression of slavery mentality and ignorance of prevailing reality on the ground, the Sikh Vichar Manch (SVM) said in a written statement issued today.

Tackling Corona Needs ‘Bottom-UP’ Approach Not Top-Down Curfew: Sikh Vichar Manch Chandigarh

April 17, 2020

Sikh Intellectuals and Civil Rights activists today expressed their dismay that the government has been tackling a disease related social problem of coronavirus at the level of fighting a ‘war’ by imposing top-down strict curfew showing no compassion to the people already suffering a fear psychosis of the pandemic.

Sikh Intellectuals Condemn Police’s Overreaction on Patiala Sabzi Mandi Incident

April 15, 2020

That incident could have been avoided if the police had taken action as per law instead of provoking them with aggressive moves at the exit gate of the market, they added.

PTC’s Claims About Gurbani and Hukumnama Sahib Are Not Acceptable

January 26, 2020

PTC Punjabi, a TV channel said to be owned by Badals, has claimed that it has “Worldwide rights” over the broadcast of audio of Daily Hukumnama from Darbar Sahib, Amritsar.

Kartarpur Sahib Corridor: Modi Government Causing Hurdles for Sikh Yatris: Sikh Vichar Manch

November 18, 2019

The 'Sikh Vichar Manch' has criticised the Narendra Modi led Central government for allegedly creating hurdles for Sikh yatris, willing to visit Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib in Narowal district of West Punjab.

Sikh Intellectuals and Organisers of Panthic Assembly form “Panthic Confederation” as Umbrella Body

January 9, 2019

For taking up issues ---- restoring the pristine status of Akal Takht, implementation of Panthik Rahit mariyada and preserving of the Sikh institutions --as raised in the Panthik Assembly held two months ago, the Sikh intellectuals and organizers of the Amritsar Panthik assemblage today decided to float a Panthik Confederation.

Badals Attempting to Deflect Their Complicity in Bargari Beadbi; Apology Move Nothing More than Political Drama: say Sikh Intellectuals

December 8, 2018

In this statement former IAS Gurtej Singh, Prof Gurdarshan Singh Dhillon, Jaspal Singh Sidhu, Sukhdev Singh, both journalists and Gurpreet Singh spokesman Kendri Sri Guru Singh Sabha (Chandigarh) said: “This act of so-called atonement constitutes fraud on the Sikh psyche committed at the holiest shrine of the Sikh Panth”.

Amritsar Blast Handiwork of Hidden Forces Aiming to Build Narrative to Harvest Electoral Dividends in 2019: Punjab Forum

November 20, 2018

In a joint statement issued today S. Gurtej Singh, Dr. Gurdarshan Singh Dhillon, Gen. Kartar Singh Gill, Gurpreet Singh, Khushhal Singh, Senior Journalist (retd.) Jaspal Singh and Surinder Singh Kishanpura said that the grenade blast at Nirankari Bhavan near Rajasansi in Amritsar was the handiwork of those hidden forces which were behind the 2017 Maur Mandi explosion aiming at building afresh the narrative of ‘revival of Sikh terrorism’ for harvesting electoral dividends in the coming 2019 Parliamentary polls.

Congress leaders dissuaded Ambedkar from embracing Sikhism

July 10, 2018

Chandigarh: Refuting oft-repeated fallacy that held Akalis responsible for dissuading Dr B R Ambedkar from embracing Sikhism, Sikh thinkers and academicians said it was Mahatma Gandhi and other Hindu leaders who had conspired and pressurized Baba Sahib in 1936 not to go for religious conversion at that juncture. They were participating in a discussion held […]

Congress and Badals Collude in Deflecting Bargari Beadbi Probe: Sikh Intellectuals

June 17, 2018

Following the footsteps of his predecessor Badals, Chief Minister Capt Amrinder Singh too has delayed and deflected the investigations into the Bargari beadbi case and has taken shelter behind the ongoing probe into the matter being undertaken by the CBI and the Justice Ranjit Singh Commission.

Misrepresenting of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur by Haryana CM is Highly Objectionable

June 13, 2018

Sikh thinkers and intellectuals today criticized Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar for misrepresenting Sikh warrior and sovereign Baba Banda Singh Bahadur as ‘Baba Banda Bairagi’ and naming Lohgarh-Shahbad road after him with an apparent motive of ‘placating the Hindutva forces’.

Simranjit Singh Mann Withdraws His Offensive Utterances About BSP Chief Mayavati

June 13, 2018

It is learnt that Simranjit Singh Mann, president of Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar (Mann), has withdrawn his offensive utterances about former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayavati.

Sikh Intellectuals Condemn Badals for Propagating ‘False Waiver of GST’ on Langar

June 11, 2018

A conclave of concerned Sikhs was held at Chandigarh on June 9, 2017, that was attended by various Sikh intellectuals.

New Book Investigates Who Was Responsible For Dr. Ambedkar Not Joining Sikhi?

May 26, 2018

A new book investigation that who was responsible for Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar not joining the Sikhi was released in Ludhiana today.

Punjab School Education Board Out to Dent Sikh History and Culture, say Sikh Thinkers

May 2, 2018

Sikh intellectuals and academicians assembled at the call of ‘Sikh Vichaar Manch’ here severely criticised the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) for presenting the Sikh history and culture in new books for eleventh and twelfth classes from ultra-Hindu Nationalistic perspective.

Speech of Gurtej Singh (IAS) During Conference Seeking Remains of Maharaja Duleep Singh

April 4, 2018

Sikh intellectual S. Gurtej Singh (IAS) shared his views on Maharaja Duleep Singh and contemporary Sikh situation. This is full video recording of speech of Gurtej Singh (IAS).

Sardar Sham Singh of Attari [by Gurtej Singh]

March 8, 2018

Sardar Sham Singh was known as the Lord of Attari. From top to toe he was made of gold and his heart was of a superior stuff.

‘Sath’ To Organize A Special Discussion On ‘Gangs Of Punjab People or Politics’ At Panjab University

February 26, 2018

A student's discussion forum called 'Sath' is going to hold a special discussion on 'Gangs of Punjab People or Politics' on 28th February 2018, at Panjab University Chandigarh.

Indian State’s Stance During Trudeau Visit Would Further Alienate Sikhs From India

February 25, 2018

Sikh intellectuals and thinkers gathered at Sri Guru Granth Sahib Bhawan at Sector 28 Chandigarh yesterday, where the issues related to Indian state and media's approach towards the Sikhs was discussed.

Debate on Anand Marriage Act, Sikh Personal Law & Sikh Identity [Qaumi Masle Ep. 1]

February 9, 2018

This is video recording of talk show on "Anand Marriage Act, Sikh Personal Law & Sikh Identity" hosted by Sikh Siyasat.

Gurdwara Act Rarely Elects Religious Persons for SGPC: Sikh Scholars Seek Change [Seminar Report]

October 17, 2017

Various Sikh scholars said during a Seminar at Kendri Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Chandigarh that Gurdwara Act rarely elects religious persons for SGPC.

Sikh intellectuals condemn attack on Sikh pracharak Bhai Ranjit Sindh Dhadrianwale

May 21, 2016

A meeting of the Sikh Intellectuals representing various organizations took place in the office of the Kendri Sri Guru Singh Sabha today to consider the grave situation arising out of the dastardly attack on Bhai Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwala - a prominent preacher of the Sikh faith.

Sukhbir Badal’s Holi images shameful & worrying: S. Ajmer Singh & other Sikh personalities

April 4, 2016

Punjab Deputy CM and Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) president S. Sukhbir Badal's holi images had went viral few days ago. Sikh scholar and representatives of Sikh organizations have reacted sharply terming Sukhbir Badal's behaviour as highly irresponsible.

Gurtej Singh IAS (Sikh intellectual) on Sarbat Khalsa 2015 (Special Interview – II)

December 25, 2015

This is PART II of Sikh Siyasat's Special Interview with S. Gurtej Singh (Former IAS) and Sikh intellectual about the Sarbat Khalsa 2015 that was held at village Chabba near Tarn Taran on November 10, 2015.

Sikh Intellectual S. Gurtej Singh on Basics of Sarbat Khalsa Institution (Part 1)

December 7, 2015

Sikh Siyasat Editor Parmjeet Singh talked to Sikh intellectual S. Gurtej Singh about basics of the Sarbat Khalsa institution and events related to the event of Sarbat Khalsa 2015. This is first part of the interview in which S. Gurtej Singh explains his understanding about basics of the Sarbat Khalsa institution and how it could be revived in present times.

The Sikh Marriage Bill 2015 | blog by Gurtej Singh (IAS)

December 5, 2015

The story of the Sikh Marriage Bill, which crossed the decisive milestone today, began in 2007 at about this time. President Parvez Musharraf of Pakistan had called the elections.

Sikh intellectuals, activists hold meeting to set agenda for unity

August 30, 2015

Sikh activists and intellectual held a meeting in Chandigarh yesterday to set an agenda for unity among various Sikh groups to form a united front for upcoming 2017 elections for the state assembly.

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