Sant Samaj

Various Sikh preachers visited Bhai Gurbaksh Singh in last two days to show solidarity with the cause of Sikh prisoners

Sanj Samaj want Badal to break silence on disclosures about fake encounters in Punjab

Baba Baljeet Singh Daduwal gets bail; release ordered by court

Sikh preacher Baba Baljeet Singh Daduwal sent to 14 days judicial custody

Sikh preacher Baba Baljeet Singh Daduwal arrested in a 2007 duel case by Haryana police

Indian authorities detained Sikh preacher Baba Daduwal at Amritsar Airport after return from London

Sikh Jatha begins Fateh Yatra for Haridwar; Police directed identify and stop such persons posing threat to communal harmony, says SSP

Entry of Sikhs banned in Haridwar in wake of Fateh Yatra

“Religious” ally of Badal Dal unhappy over Sukhbir Badal’s Casino proporal for Punjab

Tie up between SAD (B) and Sant Samaj: A big fraud on electorate, says Dal Khalsa

Changes in Nanakshahi Calendar will further divide the Sikhs, says Dal Khalsa

Badal, Sarna be called at Akal Takht: Sant Samaj head

Dharna by Sant Samaj lifted under suspicious circumstances

One Sikh martyred at Ludhiana; Police protected Ashutosh’s function

Sant Samaj

Dal Khalsa Releases Original Version Of Nanakshahi Calendar At Hoshiarpur

March 16, 2018

The pro-freedom party of the Sikhs, Dal Khalsa while sticking to the original version of Nanakshahi calendar adopted in 2003, released the copy of current year Samat 550.

93 Sant Samaj Leaders Part Ways with Baba Harnam Singh Dhumma

February 3, 2017

The controversy surrounding Sant Samaj chief Baba Harnam Singh Dhumma's support for ruling Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) in assembly elections deepens further with a number of Sant Samaj leaders parting ways with Baba Harnam Singh.

Sant Samaj Extends Support to Badal Dal; Baba Harnam Singh Dhumma says Govt. did a lot for Religion

January 30, 2017

Sant Samaj led by Damdami Taksal (Mehta faction) chief Baba Harnam Singh Dhumma today extended its support for Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) for upcoming state assembly elections.

SGPC backs Jathedars’ move to grant pardon to Dera chief; Taksal, UAD call for meetings

September 26, 2015

Five Singh Sahibs' decision to grant pardon to Dera Sauda Sirsa Gurmeet Ram Rahim has sparked strong criticism from various Sikh organizations and personalities.

Sant Samaj want Sukhbir Badal to get Jathedar Nandgarh removed

December 31, 2014

Sant Samaj leaders led by Baba Harnam Singh Dhumma reportedly met Sukhbir Badal in New Delhi. Sant Samaj leaders asked Sukhbir Badal to get Giani Balwant Singh Nandgarh removed as Jatehdar of Takht Damdama Sahib.

Sant Samaj memorandum pleas ‘sacrifices of Sikhs’ for India to seek release of Sikh prisoners

December 30, 2014

A delegation of Sant Samaj today met Indian Home Minister Rajnath Singh and tendered him a demanding requesting his intervention to secure release of Sikh political prisoners who are confined in jails even after completing terms of their sentences.

Sikh delegation met Indian Home Minister to seek release of Sikh political prisoners

December 30, 2014

A Sikh delegation comprising Giani Mal Singh (Jathedar of Takht Kesgarh Sahib), Damdami Taksal chief Baba Harnam Singh Dumma, DSGMC president Manjit Singh GK, Sikh Council UK special representative Inderjit Singh and others today met Indian Home Minister Rajnath Singh.

Sant Samaj want Akal Takht to discard Nanakshahi calendar and revert to Bikrami Calendar

December 23, 2014

Members of the Sant Samaj yesterday (Dec. 22) met Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh and handed him over a memorandum, seeking revocation of Sikh calendar called Nankshahi Calendar. Members of Sant Samaj also demanded the implementation of the Hindu calendar called ‘Bikrami Calendar’.

Gurbani distortion by Navjot Sidhu: Taksal head Baba Harnam Singh seeks action

November 27, 2014

Amritsar, Punjab: Damdami Taksal (Mehta) head Baba Harnam Singh Dhumma has demanded strict action against Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) leader and former Amritsar MP Navjot Sidhu. Hindutva party’s ‘Sikh face’ Navjot Sidhu is accused for committing gross misconduct for distorting a Shabad from Gurbani.

Sant Samaj and Damdami Taksal declare to support Badal Dal consolidates; silent on BJP

April 17, 2014

Chandigarh/ Punjab (April 17, 2014): It is learnt that the Gurmat Sidhant Parcharak Sant Samaj and Mehta faction of Damdami Taksal have extended their support to Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) in Lok Sabha Elections.

Sant Samaj and Damdami Taksal (Mehta) still undecided over supporting Badal-BJP in Lok Sabha

April 12, 2014

Jalandhar, Punjab (April 12, 2014): According to media reports Sant Samaj and Damdami Taksal (Mehta) are still undecided over supporting Shiromani Akal Dal (Badal) candidates in the Lok Sabha Elections 2014.

Pal Singh Purewal meets Jathedars – Nanakshahi calendar discussed

March 22, 2014

Amritsar, Punjab (March 22, 2014): According to a news reported by the Hindustan Times (HT): Canada-based Sikh scholar Pal Singh Purewal, the architect of the Nanakshahi calendar, met the Sikh Jathedars on March 20.

Taksal head meets Bhai Rajoana; Bibi Kamaljit Kaur seeks support of Sant Samaj in elections

February 13, 2014

Patiala, Punjab (February 13, 2014): It is learnt that Damdami Taksal head and chief of Sant Samaj Baba Harnam Singh Dhumma met Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana in Patiala jail on February 10, 2014. A day after that Bhai Rajoana's sister Kamaldeep Kaur, who has decided to contest the Lok Sabha elections from Patiala, approached Baba Harnam Singh Dhumma and sought his support in the forthcoming poll.

Sant Samaj members should stop raking up controversial issues: Dal Khalsa

December 12, 2013

Amritsar, Punjab (December 12, 2013): Stressing on Panthic unity at this critical juncture, Dal Khalsa head H S Dhami appealed to leaders of the Sant Samaj to be sensitive towards the Sikh situation and stop raising controversial issues including Nanakshahi calendar that have a potential of creating divisions amongst the community.

No announcement of hunger strike by Baba Ranjeet Singh Dhadrian – Rumours could harm the morcha

December 7, 2013

Amb Sahib/ Mohali, Punjab (December 07, 2013): It is a matter of concern that the Social-media, especially the facebook is increasingly becoming a hub of rumours related to Bandi Singh Rihai Mocha.

Various Sikh preachers visited Bhai Gurbaksh Singh in last two days to show solidarity with the cause of Sikh prisoners

December 1, 2013

Mohali, Punjab (December 30, 2013): It is learnt that Sikh preacher Baba Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwale visited Bhai Gurbaksh Singh on November 30, 2013 at Gurdwara Amb Sahib, Ajitgarh (Mohali). It is notable that various other Sikh preachers including former Jathedar Prof. Darshan Singh and various leaders of Sant Samaj have also visited Bhai Gurbaksh Singh whose hunger strike completed 18th day today.

Sanj Samaj want Badal to break silence on disclosures about fake encounters in Punjab

July 28, 2013

Amritsar/Mehta, Punjab (July 29, 2013): As per media reports the Sant Samaj, an ally of the ruling Badal Dal, expressed anguish at the silence of Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal on the issue of fake encounters despite some serving and former Punjab cops coming on record saying they witnessed or participated in such killings, and demanded an inquiry.

Baba Baljeet Singh Daduwal gets bail; release ordered by court

January 2, 2013

Dabwali, Haryana (January 01, 2012): As per information Baba Baljeet Singh Daduwal who was arrested by Haryana police from Amritsar airport on December 25, 2012 in relation to a five years old case, has been granted bail by the court of District cum Sessions Judge of Dabwali.

Sikh preacher Baba Baljeet Singh Daduwal sent to 14 days judicial custody

December 27, 2012

Dabwali, Haryana (December 27, 2012): It is learnt that a magistrate's court at Dabwali has sent Panthic Sewa Lehar patron and Sant Samaj leader Baljit Singh Daduwal to 14-day judicial custody on December 26, 2012. It is notable that Baba Daduwal was detained by Amritsar immigration authorities at Guru Ram Dass International Airport, Amritsar upon his arrival from London, England.

Sikh preacher Baba Baljeet Singh Daduwal arrested in a 2007 duel case by Haryana police

December 27, 2012

Amritsar, Punjab (December 27, 2012): As per reports Baba Baljit Singh Daduwal, a Sikh preacher and patron of ‘Panthic Sewa Lehar’ was arrested by Haryana Police from Sri Guru Ram Dass International Airport on December 25, 2012 immediately after his arrival from London.

Indian authorities detained Sikh preacher Baba Daduwal at Amritsar Airport after return from London

December 25, 2012

Amritsar, Punjab (Deceber 25, 2012): It is learnt that the Indian immigration authorities have detained Sikh preacher and Sant Samaj leader Baba Baljeet Singh Daduwal at Guru Ram Dass International Airport, Amritsar.

Sikh Jatha begins Fateh Yatra for Haridwar; Police directed identify and stop such persons posing threat to communal harmony, says SSP

November 28, 2012

Amritsar/Jalandhar, Punjab (November 28, 2012): As per reports available with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) Sikh devotees under the leadership of All India Sikh Conference (Babbar) president Bhai Gurcharan Singh Babbar and patron of Panthic Sewa Lehar Baba Baljit Singh Daduwal started “Fateh Yatra” for Haridwar on November 28, 2012.

Entry of Sikhs banned in Haridwar in wake of Fateh Yatra

November 27, 2012

Amritsar, Punjab (November 27, 2012): There are reports that Uttrakhand Governemnt has deployed heavy police force to prevent Sikhs from going to Haridwar. “Sikhs heading to Haridwar for the three-day birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev, beginning November 27, at a spot near Har ki Pauri […] may lead to a standoff with the Uttarakhand Police deploying forces in and around Haridwar to prevent any law and order problem”.

“Religious” ally of Badal Dal unhappy over Sukhbir Badal’s Casino proporal for Punjab

August 8, 2012

Amritsar (August 08, 2012): As per media reprots a faction of Sant Samaj, that has allied with Badal Dal has expressed it's unease over Punjab Deputy CM Sukhbir Badal's proposal to introduce Casino culture in Punjab.

Tie up between SAD (B) and Sant Samaj: A big fraud on electorate, says Dal Khalsa

August 19, 2011

Jalandhar (19 August, 2011): Exposing the fake claims made by Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) and the so-called Sant Samaj regarding the allotments of tickets, the Dal Khalsa today described the tie up between both as a big fraud on electorate.

Changes in Nanakshahi Calendar will further divide the Sikhs, says Dal Khalsa

January 6, 2010

Hoshiarpur (January 06, 2010): Contesting the views expressed by Giani Gurbachan Singh, the Jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib that the changes in the Nanakshahi calendar would unite the Sikhs, the Dal Khalsa observed that instead it would further divide the community.

Badal, Sarna be called at Akal Takht: Sant Samaj head

December 12, 2009

Amritsar (December 12, 2009): As per some media reports a prominent Sikh body today demanded that Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and Delhi Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (DSGPC) head Paramjit Singh Sarna be summoned at Akal Takht for their ''failure to safeguard the Sikh interests''.

Dharna by Sant Samaj lifted under suspicious circumstances

December 6, 2009

Ludhiana (December 6, 2009): The Sant Samaj was holding a dharna at Samrala chowk (Ludhiana) after yesterday’s incident that claimed life of a Sikh, Darshan Singh lohara but today this dharna is lifted under somewhat suspicious circumstances.