Sarbat Khalsa 2016

SAD (Mann) leader & NRI Resham Singh (USA) gets Bail from High Court

Acting Jathedars Announce to Excommunicate Badals from Sikh Panth; Govt. Foils Gathering Bid at Talwandi Sabo

Talwandi Sabo Gathering: SAD (A) Chief Simranjit Singh Mann again files Petition in the High Court

Organizers of Dec. 8 Gathering Seek Permissions from DC After HC Denies Relief; Police initiates Crackdown

UAD, SAD (A) Adamant on holding Talwandi Sabo gathering on Dec. 08; Police Crackdown Begins

Letter was not meant for Public But Bhai Hawara has not resigned: Advo. Amar Singh Chahal

Confusion Looms Around Bhai Hawara’s Letter: Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara has not Resigned as Jathedar: M P Singh

Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara Resigns as Jathedar; Distances from December 8 gatheing

Acting Jathedars Announce to Hold Sikh Gathering on Dec. 8 at Talwandi Sabo

SFJ Files Complaint with UN Against Badals, Punjab DGP For Blocking Nov. 10 Sikh Gathering

Nov. 10 Talwandi Sabo Gathering Postponned Indefinitely After HC Denies Relief [Full Press Release]

Simranjit Singh Mann Withdraws Petition About Nov. 10 Gathering From High Court

Badal Sarkar Misusing State Machinery and Throttling Religious Rights of Sikhs

UK Sikh Bodies Strongly Condemn Arrests of Sikhs in Punjab

Arrested SAD (Mann) leader Resham Singh USA sent on Police Remand

Simranjit Singh Mann Warns Self Immolation to Protest Against Arrests of Sikhs by Badal Govt.

Punjab Police Crackdown on Sikh leaders Intensifies; Many Arrested in police Raids

Simranjit Singh Mann Warns Extreem steps, including Self Immolation, If Sukhbir Badal Continues to Refuse Talks

SAD (Mann) Leader Resham Singh USA Arrested from IGI Airport in New Delhi

Simranjeet Singh Mann Seeks High Court Directions to hold Nov. 10 Sikh Gathering at Talwandi Sabo

Bhai Dhian Singh Mand Detained by Firozepur Police; Mann writes to Sukhbir Badal

Those Supporting Panj Singhs have sealed Deal with AAP: alleges Simranjeet Singh Mann

Panj Singhs Will Be Invited to Nov.10 Sikh Gathering at Talwandi Sabo: Bhai Baljit Singh Daduwal

150 Member Committee List was Not Final and it was Mistakenly sent to the Media: says SAD (Mann)

150 Member Committee headed by Simranjit Singh Mann to Convene “Sarbat Khalsa”: says Bhai Mand

Acting Jathedars hold meetings to motivate Sikh masses for Nov. 10 Panthic gathering

Panj Singhs Announce Committee to discuss drafts of Vidhi Vidhan; SAD (A), UAD, Acting Jathedar Keep Distance

Sikh groups gather at Chandigarh to formulate Vidhi Vidhan of Sarbat Khalsa; Acting Jathedars, Mann Dal, UAD keep distance

SAD (Mann), UAD and Acting Jathedars Say Bhai Hawara’s Suggestion Not Acceptible

Official Statement by Former Panj Pyare About Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara’s Letter [VIDEO]

Political groups seek transfer of Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara to Punjab jail

UK Sikh body slams Punjab govt. for police action against acting Jathedar

Police action prevents acting jathedars from opening up office in Talwandi Sabo

Police action against acting Jathedars, SAD Mann & UAD leaders; Bhai Amrik Singh Ajnala detained

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to visit Punjab to meet Sarbat Khalsa organizers for Punjab Polls 2017

Mann Dal leaders arrested by Punjab police, Many go underground to avoid arrests

Call for Sarbat Khalsa at Talwandi Sabo unprincipled: SGPC chief Makkar

SAD (Mann), UAD announce to hold Sarbat Khalsa 2016 on Nov. 10

Sikh bodies to announce next Sarbat Khalsa on Baisakhi: Bhai Daduwal & Ajnala

Sikh bodies to hold Panthic Conference, not Sarbat Khalsa, on Vaisakhi

Sarbat Khalsa 2016

SAD (Mann) leader & NRI Resham Singh (USA) gets Bail from High Court

December 13, 2016

It is learnt that the Punjab and Haryana High Court today granted bail to Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar (Mann) leader Resham Singh, who is a resident of California, USA.

Acting Jathedars Announce to Excommunicate Badals from Sikh Panth; Govt. Foils Gathering Bid at Talwandi Sabo

December 8, 2016

in his brief address at the time of arrest Bhai Dhian Singh Mand announced to excommunicate Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal and his son Sukhbir Badal from Sikh Panth.

Talwandi Sabo Gathering: SAD (A) Chief Simranjit Singh Mann again files Petition in the High Court

December 8, 2016

Simranjit Singh Mann has again approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court submitting that though the High Court on Tuesday had directed to approach Bathinda Deputy Commissioner for permission to organise December 8 gathering at Talwandi Sabo

Organizers of Dec. 8 Gathering Seek Permissions from DC After HC Denies Relief; Police initiates Crackdown

December 7, 2016

As the Punjab and Haryana High Court yesterday denied to extend any relief to the organizers of December 8 gathering at Talwandi Sabo (Bathinda), the petitioners withdrew the petition.

UAD, SAD (A) Adamant on holding Talwandi Sabo gathering on Dec. 08; Police Crackdown Begins

December 6, 2016

Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar (Mann), United Akali Dal (UAD) have declared to hold December 8 gathering at Talwandi Sabo in Bathinda district.

Letter was not meant for Public But Bhai Hawara has not resigned: Advo. Amar Singh Chahal

December 4, 2016

Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara's lawyer and spokesperson Advo. Amar Singh Chahal today clarified that Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara has not resigned from the post of Jathedar.

Confusion Looms Around Bhai Hawara’s Letter: Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara has not Resigned as Jathedar: M P Singh

December 3, 2016

Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar (Mann) leader M P Singh has said that Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara has not resigned as Jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib.

Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara Resigns as Jathedar; Distances from December 8 gatheing

December 3, 2016

In a letter written to Bhai Dhian Singh Mand, Bhai Amrik Singh Ajnala and Bhai Baljeet Singh Daduwal Sikh political prisoner Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara resigned as Jathedar of Akal Takhat Sahib

Acting Jathedars Announce to Hold Sikh Gathering on Dec. 8 at Talwandi Sabo

November 20, 2016

The acting jathedars have announced to the gathering at the same place at Bhagi Vandar village near Talwandi Sabo on December 8.

SFJ Files Complaint with UN Against Badals, Punjab DGP For Blocking Nov. 10 Sikh Gathering

November 9, 2016

Sikh activists from North America and Europe have jointly filed a complaint with the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) against Punjab government's denial of permission to hold November 10, 2016 gathering at Talwandi Sabo (Bathinda) named as: "Sarbat Khalsa 2016" by the organizers and retaliatory crackdown on Sikhs in Punjab.

Nov. 10 Talwandi Sabo Gathering Postponned Indefinitely After HC Denies Relief [Full Press Release]

November 9, 2016

The November 10 gathering scheduled to be held at Talwandi Sabo (Bathinda) has been postponed indefinitely. The announcement came after the Punjab and Haryana High Court refused to grant any relief against Punjab government's denial of permissions to hold the event.

Simranjit Singh Mann Withdraws Petition About Nov. 10 Gathering From High Court

November 9, 2016

Simranjit Singh Mann withdrew his petition against the Punjab Government's denial of permission for holding a gathering at Talwandi Sabo on November 10, 2016.

Badal Sarkar Misusing State Machinery and Throttling Religious Rights of Sikhs

November 8, 2016

Dal Khalsa today strongly condemned Badals led Punjab government for ordering the massive crackdown on activists, illegal banning of Sikh congregation at Talwandi Sabo on Nov 10 and creating fear psychosis in the minds of people.

UK Sikh Bodies Strongly Condemn Arrests of Sikhs in Punjab

November 7, 2016

London: England based Sikh groups have condemned the crackdown of Punjab police against Sikh activists and leaders connected with November 10, 2016 proposed gathering at Talwandi Sabo. In two separately issued statements United Khalsa Dal (UK) and the Sikh Federation UK condemned the Punjab government for unleashing police crackdown on Sikhs. UKD leaders Nirmal Singh […]

Arrested SAD (Mann) leader Resham Singh USA sent on Police Remand

November 6, 2016

Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar (Mann) leader form from California (USA) Resham Singh Sandhu was reportedly sent on one day police remand today.

Simranjit Singh Mann Warns Self Immolation to Protest Against Arrests of Sikhs by Badal Govt.

November 6, 2016

Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar (Mann) chief S. Simranjit Singh Mann said that he would take three steps – climbing to the water tanks, crossing over to Pakistan and seek political asylum there and then perform self immolation to protest against Sukhbir Badal’s continuous refusal to hold talks with the organizers of November 10 Sikh gathering at Talwandi Sabo termed as “Sarbat Khalsa 2016” by the organizers.

Punjab Police Crackdown on Sikh leaders Intensifies; Many Arrested in police Raids

November 6, 2016

The Punjab police crackdown on Sikh leaders has intesified. The police is reported to have arrested many Sikh leaders belonging to Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar (Mann), United Akali Dal and other Sikh groups connected with the November 10 Sikh gathering at Talwandi Sabo.

Simranjit Singh Mann Warns Extreem steps, including Self Immolation, If Sukhbir Badal Continues to Refuse Talks

November 6, 2016

Simranjeet Singh Mann has announced to climb to the water tanks, crossing over to Pakistan and seek political asylum there and then perform self immolation to protest against Sukhbir Badal's continous refusal to hold talks with the organizers of November 10 Sikh gathering.

SAD (Mann) Leader Resham Singh USA Arrested from IGI Airport in New Delhi

November 6, 2016

Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar (Mann) leader Resham Singh Sandhu from California was arrested yesterday from the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi.

Simranjeet Singh Mann Seeks High Court Directions to hold Nov. 10 Sikh Gathering at Talwandi Sabo

November 4, 2016

S. Simranjeet Singh Mann has reportedly knocked at the doors of the Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking directions to the Punjab government to grant permissions for holding a Sikh gathering at Talwandi Sabo on November 10, 2016.

Bhai Dhian Singh Mand Detained by Firozepur Police; Mann writes to Sukhbir Badal

October 30, 2016

Bhai Dhian Singh Mand was reportedly detained by the Firozepur police today (Oct. 29). Bhai Mand was declared to be the acting jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib by the organizers of November 10, 2015 Panthic gathering at Talwandi Sabo.

Those Supporting Panj Singhs have sealed Deal with AAP: alleges Simranjeet Singh Mann

October 23, 2016

Simranjeet Singh Mann has alleged that various Sikh groups supporting Bhai Satnam Singh Khandewala and other Panj Singhs have entered into a deal with the Aam Aadmi Party.

Panj Singhs Will Be Invited to Nov.10 Sikh Gathering at Talwandi Sabo: Bhai Baljit Singh Daduwal

October 23, 2016

Claiming that the November 10 congregation will be held as per schedule, “acting jathedar” of Takht Damdama Sahib Bhai Baljit Singh Daduwal on Thursday (Oct. 20) said Bhai Satnam Singh Khandewala and other "Panj Singhs" who were expelled by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) last year, would be invited for the event.

150 Member Committee List was Not Final and it was Mistakenly sent to the Media: says SAD (Mann)

October 22, 2016

A day after the Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) released a list of 150 persons as the 'co-ordination committee to conduct the November 10, 2016 Panthic gathering at Talwandi Sabo, the party headed by S. Simranjit Singh Mann said that the list was "not final" and it was "mistakenly released" to the press.

150 Member Committee headed by Simranjit Singh Mann to Convene “Sarbat Khalsa”: says Bhai Mand

October 21, 2016

In a press release issued by the Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar (Mann) it is said that Bhai Dhian Singh Mand has announced 150 member committee headed by former MP and SAD (Mann) chief Simranjit Mann to convene November 10, 2016 Panthic gathering called Sarbat Khalsa 2016 at Talwandi Sabo.

Acting Jathedars hold meetings to motivate Sikh masses for Nov. 10 Panthic gathering

October 19, 2016

Acting Jathedars are holding local level meetings in various parts of Punjab to motivate the Sikh masses to join November 10, 2016 Panthic Gathering.

Panj Singhs Announce Committee to discuss drafts of Vidhi Vidhan; SAD (A), UAD, Acting Jathedar Keep Distance

October 18, 2016

A meeting of various Sikh groups was held at Gurdwara Sahib (Shahpur) Sector 38 B, Chandigarh. The meeting was called by Panj Singhs as per 'directive' of Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara.

Sikh groups gather at Chandigarh to formulate Vidhi Vidhan of Sarbat Khalsa; Acting Jathedars, Mann Dal, UAD keep distance

October 18, 2016

Representatives of Sikh groups including Akhand Kirtani Jatha, Dal Khalsa, Kendri Singh Sabha and Panthic Talmel Sangathan have are holding a meeting at Gurdwara Sahib, Sector 38-B, Chandigarh.

SAD (Mann), UAD and Acting Jathedars Say Bhai Hawara’s Suggestion Not Acceptible

October 6, 2016

In a press statement issued after the meeting, it was said that the letter issued by Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara was not inline with Sikh values and principles.

Official Statement by Former Panj Pyare About Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara’s Letter [VIDEO]

October 5, 2016

Bhai Satnam Singh Khandewala and other former Panj Pyare of Akal Takht Sahib have announced to lead proposed November 10, 2016 Panthic gathering called Sarbat Khalsa 2016.

Political groups seek transfer of Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara to Punjab jail

September 25, 2016

olitical groups, including the Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar), United Akali Dal (UAD) and Sutanter Akali Dal have sought transfer of Sikh political prisoner Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara to a jail in Punjab from Delhi.

UK Sikh body slams Punjab govt. for police action against acting Jathedar

June 26, 2016

United Khalsa Dal (UK), a UK based Sikh body, has condemned the Punjab police action against acting jathedars, who were prevented from opening a control room office near Talwandi Sabo on June 23.

Police action prevents acting jathedars from opening up office in Talwandi Sabo

June 24, 2016

The Punjab police's crackdown against acting jathedars and leaders and activists of Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar (Mann) and United Akali Dal (UAD) prevented acting jathedars appointed by the Panthic Gathering (Nov. 10, 2015) from opening up an office at Talwandi Sabo.

Police action against acting Jathedars, SAD Mann & UAD leaders; Bhai Amrik Singh Ajnala detained

June 23, 2016

The Punjab police reportedly conducted raids to 'detain' acting Jathedars appointed during Nov. 10 (2015) Panthic gathering. The raids were also conducted to detain the leaders and activists of the Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar (Mann) and United Akali Dal (UAD).

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to visit Punjab to meet Sarbat Khalsa organizers for Punjab Polls 2017

May 23, 2016

According to a news reported by The Tribune (TT): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will hold a meeting with ‘Sarbat Khalsa’ organisers besides various other Sikh bodies in the state in June.

Mann Dal leaders arrested by Punjab police, Many go underground to avoid arrests

May 10, 2016

Some leaders of Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar (Mann) were reportedly arrested by the Punjab police yesterday (May 9) while they were holding a meeting to chalk out plans to commemorate 6 June Ghallughara Dihara.

Call for Sarbat Khalsa at Talwandi Sabo unprincipled: SGPC chief Makkar

April 17, 2016

The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) chief has alleged that the call for holding Sarbat Khalsa 2016 on November 10 at Talwandi Sabo was “unprincipled”.

SAD (Mann), UAD announce to hold Sarbat Khalsa 2016 on Nov. 10

April 13, 2016

Sikh groups, that had organised Sarbat Khalsa 2015 at village Chabba last year, have announced to hold next Sarbat Khalsa on November 10, 2016 at Talwandi Sabo.

Sikh bodies to announce next Sarbat Khalsa on Baisakhi: Bhai Daduwal & Ajnala

April 12, 2016

While addressing media persons yesterday at Batinda Bhai Baljit Singh Daduwal and Bhai Amrik Singh Ajnala said that the date and venue of next Sarbat Khalsa would be announced during Panthic Conference to be held at Talwandi Sabo.

Sikh bodies to hold Panthic Conference, not Sarbat Khalsa, on Vaisakhi

April 4, 2016

Bhai Baljeet Singh Daduwal and Bhai Amrik Singh Ajnala, who were appointed as Jathedar of Takhat Damdama Sahib and Takhat Kesgarh Sahib respectively by the organizers of the Sarbat Khalsa 2015, yesterday announced that a “Panthic Conference” will be held at Talwandi Sabo on Vaisakhi.