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PDAP’s Letter to Akal Takht Jathedar about ‘Punjab Disappeared’ Project

The Punjab Documentation and Advocacy Project (PDAP) has written to the Jathedar of the Akal Takht, outlining the work it has carried out through its "Punjab Disappeared" project as a follow-up to the efforts initiated by the slain human rights defender Jaswant Singh Khalra.

‘Punjab Disappeared’ (PDAP) Shares Details of Its Work Over the Past 20 Years; Writes Letter to Akal Takht Sahib

The 'People's Documentation and Advocacy Project' (PDAP), an organization that has worked tirelessly over the past two decades to carry forward the legacy of Bhai Jaswant Singh Khalra—who exposed the truth behind human rights violations and 'crimes against humanity' in Punjab during the 1980s and 90s—held a press conference in Sri Amritsar on 23 July 2026.

Bibi Paramjit Kaur Khalra Appeals for Mass Participation in July 14 Ardaas Samagam at Harike Pattan

Bibi Paramjit Kaur Khalra has urged the Sikh Sangat to attend the Harike Pattan Ardaas Samagam, a gathering dedicated to remembering victims of disappearances and seeking justice and accountability.

Need to Create an Independent Panthic System for Akal Takht Sahib

On the past 4th of July, a Panthic gathering was called by the SGPC (Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee) to implement the Adesh (edict) of Sri Akal Takht Sahib against Bhagwant Mann. Regarding this, the chief of Babbar Khalsa International, Bhai Wadhawa Singh, issued a written message urging the Khalsa Panth and Guru-Sangat to be ready for the restoration of the sovereignty of Sri Akal Takht Sahib

Controversy over Bhagwant Mann’s Viral Video: FIR in Gurugram Says Punjab Police Officials Procured Fabricated Forensic Report

Two men from Haryana have been arrested by the Gurugram Police for allegedly attempting to fabricate digital forensic reports regarding a controversial video of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. According to the FIR filed by a digital forensics expert, individuals claiming to be senior Punjab officials offered substantial bribes to tailor the report's conclusion.

Akal Takht Declares Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann ‘Guru Dokhi’ Over Viral Video

The Panj Singh Sahiban at Sri Akal Takht Sahib have officially declared Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann a 'traitor to the Guru' and ordered a complete social boycott against him. This unprecedented disciplinary action follows independent forensic confirmation of a highly objectionable viral video and the unilateral passage of the Jagat Jyot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026. The Aam Aadmi Party has strongly rejected the allegations, stating the forensic report does not identify the individual in the footage and calling the clergy's decision politically motivated.

Forensic Lab (FST) Report on Alleged Viral Video of Bhagwant Mann

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann was declared "Guru Dokhi" and "anti-Khalsa Panth" by Akal Takht acting Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj after a forensic science laboratory (FSL) report confirmed a viral video, allegedly of Bhagwant Mann, was neither AI generated nor distorted or morphed.

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

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.

Panch Pradhani Jatha Seeks Complete Repeal of 2008 and 2026 Satkar Acts

The Panch Pradhani Jatha opposes Punjab government interference in Khalsa Panth affairs, calling for the complete scrapping of the 2008 and 2026 Satkar Acts.

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

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.

Copy of Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Punjab’s Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act 2026 introduces strict anti-sacrilege provisions, life imprisonment, digital saroop tracking, and sparks debate between the Bhagwant Mann government, SGPC, and Sikh organizations. Read and download a copy of Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill, 2026.

Look Towards Panth, Not Government to Tackle Beadbi: Sikh Bodies to Acting Jathedar

In a recent seminar, Dal Khalsa appealed to the Akal Takht Jathedar and the SGPC to address the growing menace of sacrilege through Sikh traditions and community strength, outrightly rejecting the need for new government legislation.

Sarbat Khalsa: Where It Could Be Called? Who Can Call It? Who Can Participate in It?

Recently, Giani Raghbir Singh, Head Granthi of Sri Darbar Sahib and former SGPC-appointed Jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib, held a press conference in which he accused the SGPC of serious mismanagement and corruption. He appealed to the Khalsa Panth to convene a Sarbat Khalsa to deliberate on and address these concerns.

Akal Takht Directive Prohibiting Films on Sikh Guru’s and Sikh Shaheed’s

An important meeting of the five Sikh High Priests was held yesterday at Sri Akal Takht Sahib under the leadership of the Acting Jathedar, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj, appointed by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC). After the meeting, the Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib addressed a press conference and shared information regarding the Panthic decisions taken.

On Current Situation of Sikh Electoral Politics: Why Disarray and Chaos is on the Rise? What to Do?

A three-day seminar was held at Mastuana Sahib under the banner of Akal College Council and various Sikh organizations, focusing on the ideology, structure, and rejuvenation of the "Shiromani Akali Dal."

Sikh Institutions and Sikh Electoral Politics in Crisis: Do’s and Don’ts for Reform

    A three-day seminar was organized at Mastuana Sahib by the Akal College Council and various Sikh organizations to discuss the ideology, structure, and revival of the Shiromani Akali Dal. During the event, Dr. Kanwaljit Singh shared his thoughts with the gathered audience and speakers. He deeply explored and beautifully explained the meanings of […]

New Edict Issued by Acting Jathedar: Implications for Sikhs and Emerging Akali Dal Factions

Uncertainty is growing at both international and regional levels — and this confusion and disarray is clearly reflected in Sikh electoral politics and the management of Sikh institutions.

On ’84 Ghallughara and Current Situation of Sikh Institutions and Personalities: Bhai Mandhir Singh

Sikh Jatha Malwa organized a Gurmat Samagam in the memory of Teeja Ghllughara on 7 June 2025 at Gurdwara Sahib, Patshahi Novin, Bhawanigarh (District Sangrur). Speaking on this occasion Bhai Mandhir Singh of Panth Sewak Jatha Doaba (PSJD) reflected upon the events of Ghallughara '84 and the current situation of the Sikh institutions and personalities.

On Siutation After Fresh Removals & Appointments of Jathedars by SGPC: What’s Next? What’s Solution?

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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