The chaos and disarray within Sikh institutions have escalated further. The SGPC's executive committee has unilaterally dismissed those it had previously appointed as Jathedars of Akal Takht Sahib, Kesgarh Sahib, and Damdama Sahib, making new appointments without consulting the broader Sikh community.
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