SGPC Elections

Sehajdhari Issue – (1) HC issued notice to Centre, Punjab, SGPC and Gurudwara EC; next hearing on 8 Feb. (2) Why situation is so confusing?

High court set aside centre’s notification disbanding “sehajdhari” Sikhs’ voting rights in SGPC elections

Panch Pardhani seeks removal of Kapurthala DC to ensure fair polling

NO change in poll schedule for SGPC, Clarifies Center; Badal want clarification on “Conspirary”

Sehajdharis get clearance to vote; SGPC Elections expected to be postponed

Bibi Jagir Kaur and Parkash Singh Badal to face land grabbing inquiry

Turf corrupt candidates by voting for righteous ones: ASGPC to Sikh voters

SGPC Elections 2011: Non-keshdharis attempting to vote would be arrested, Election Cheif

SGPC Elections 2011: Voters to carry any of listed cards to prove identity

SGPC Elections: ‘Candidates being lured and pressurized to change loyalties’, alleges Sikh Body

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

S. Mann should contest SGPC from Channanwal only: Justice Bains

Lawyers to watch activities of SGPC candidate

SGPC elections: Schedule declared

SGPC Elections: Badal Dal’s core committee authorises father and son duo to decide candidates

SGPC Elections: Gurdwara Election Commission notifies 40 election symbols for various parties

SGPC Elections: Elect Panthic Candidate for better management

SGPC elections delared; Govt. in admin overdrive, Amrinder Target Badal, says Badal’s hands are smeared with blood

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On SGPC Elections, Gurdwara Management, Akal Takht & Jathedars: Interview with Bhai Baldev S Wadala

May 12, 2025

As part of an exclusive series of interviews with prominent Sikh groups and personalities, journalist Mandeep Singh spoke with Bhai Baldev Singh Wadala of the Sikh Sadbhavna Dal to discuss his views on SGPC management, SGPC elections, the Sewa-Sambhal of Akal Takht Sahib, and the appointment of Jathedars.

SGPC Elections and Voter Registration: What Sikhs Should Do? How Panthic Sections Should Act?

October 27, 2023

SGPC is a statutory body which is elected by the Sikh voters under Indian legal system. Now the Indian state has announced registration of voters for holding SGPC elections.

Gurdwara Management Elections – Sikh Tradition and Contemporary Practice; Discussion on March 21

March 16, 2020

Samvad, a discussion forum, is going to host a discussion on “Gurdwara Management Elections: Sikh Tradition and Contemporary Practice” (Gurdwara Prabhand Vich Numaindian Di Chon: Sikh Rivayat Ate Vartman Sthiti) on March 21, 2020 in Ludhiana.

LS Polls Over, HS Phoolka Reminds CM Amarinder Singh About SGPC Polls

May 21, 2019

A day after the conclusion of polling for Lok Sabha elections, lawyer turned politician Harwinder Singh Phoolka has reminded Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh about elections for the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC).

AAP Targets Badals for Not Supporting Resolution Seeking SGPC Elections

February 14, 2019

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Harpal Singh Cheema said here today that the Badals stood exposed when MLA H. S. Phoolka brought a resolution in the Punjab assembly seeking immediate elections to the Sikh Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) pending for a pretty long time now.

Delay in SGPC Elections: Congress Backs H S Phoolka; Assembly ‘Authorites’ CM to Talk to Centre

February 14, 2019

It is usually said that for a Sikh political groups the path to state assembly passes through the corridors of the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhdandak Committee (SGPC).

SGPC General House Elections Likely To Be In November End

October 29, 2017

As per the media reports the General House election of the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) is likely to be held in the end of November

Sehajdhari Sikhs Right To Vote In SGPC Elections Abrogated

August 17, 2017

The Union home ministry today issued guidelines notifying the debarment of Sehajdhari Sikhs from voting in Shiromani Gurdwara Parbhandak Committee (SGPC)

SAD (Mann) tells District Units to Send Names of SGPC Ticket Aspirants

May 11, 2017

Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar (Mann) has told its district units to prepare the lists of party leaders willing to contest elections for the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC).

SGPC 2011 House Revived; Sehajdhari Sikh Party given liberty to challenge the Amendment

September 15, 2016

The Supreme Court of India today revived the general house of Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) which was election in 2011.

Panthic Talmel Sangathan to contest SGPC polls

June 8, 2016

Panthic Talmel Sangathan (PTS) has announced to contest the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) elections. The PTS leaders said that it was the call of the hour to take part in SGPC elections to free the historic Sikh Gurdwaras and Takht Sahibs from the clinches of Badals.

SGPC moves Supreme court seeking notification of 2011 house

May 14, 2016

The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) has moved the Supreme Court of India (SCI) seeking notification for SGPC house that was elected in 2011.

SGPC moves Supreme Court over Sehajdharis’ voting right

May 11, 2016

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has moved the Supreme Court in the light of the new Central law taking away the Sehajdhari Sikhs’ right to vote in SGPC elections.

Sehijdhari Bill gets Indian President’s stamp; Notification awaited

May 9, 2016

The Sikh Gurdwara Amendment Bill, 2016 which bars "non-practising" Sikhs from casting their votes during the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) elections, is reportedly approved by the Indian President.

Harsimrat Badal hails NDA for passing Sehijdhari Bill, Slams Congress and AAP

April 25, 2016

India's Minister for Food Processing Industries and Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) leader Harsimrat Badal today hailed the passage of Sehajdhari bill by the Lok Sabha.

Bill to exclude Sehajdharis from SGPC polls passed by Lok Sabha too

April 25, 2016

Lok Sabha, lower house of Indian Parliament, on Monday passed the bill to amend Gurdwara Act 1925 to exclude Sehajdharis Sikhs from voting in the elections of Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC).

SAD (Badal) to press centre for Gurdwara Act amendment, SGPC elections

February 23, 2016

SAD (Badal) wishes to ensure that the said amendment is brought during the Budget session of Indian Parliament that begins on February 23.

Committee of Narendra Modi and Rajnath Singh to appoint Chief of Gurdwara Elections Commission

October 26, 2014

New Delhi, India: A committee, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will choose the next Chief Commissioner for Gurdwara elections, slated to be held in September 2016.

BJP Govt. declares to hold SGPC elections in September 2016; Modi, Rajnath to appoint CGEC

October 26, 2014

New Delhi/ Amritsar: Narendra Modi led BJP government has declared to hold Gurdwara elections for Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhdandk Committee (SGPC) in September 2016. Last elections of SGPC were held in 2011 but no notification was issued to give effect to the 2011 elections. Moreover the validity of 2011 elections is under scanning of Supreme Court of India.

Sehajdhari row: Supreme Court of India gives SGPC two weeks time to file reply

July 27, 2012

New Delhi, India (July 27, 2012): As per media reports the Supreme Court of India on July 26, 2012 granted two weeks’ time to the Shiromani Gurudwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) to respond to the contentions of the Parmjeet Singh Ranu's Sehajdhari Sikh Federation that the SGPC had no right to appeal on the Sehajdharis’ voting rights issue.

Sehajdhari row: Ranu’s federation files reply – SGPC to seek time from Supreme Court

July 24, 2012

Chandigarh (July 24, 2012): The Sehajdhari Sikh Federation is reported to have filed its reply in the Special Leave Petition of the SGPC before Supreme Court. The respondent Sehajdhari Sikh Federation represented by its President Dr.Parmjeet Singh Ranu has raised preliminary objections on the locus standii of the SGPC for filing the Special Leave Petition (SPL).

Sehajdhari Issue – (1) HC issued notice to Centre, Punjab, SGPC and Gurudwara EC; next hearing on 8 Feb. (2) Why situation is so confusing?

January 3, 2012

The main reason behind static and confused situation on this issue could be the complex nature of issue, which on the one hand relates to the internal dynamics of the Sikh society (the definition of Sehajdhari and their role) and on the other hand it is related to relations of Sikhs with the Indian State (the Sikh Gurudwara Management Act, 1925; the role of Indian Parliament in Sikh religious affairs regarding amendment etc. of the 1925 Act and role of Indian courts being interpretting authority in relation to the said Act.).

High court set aside centre’s notification disbanding “sehajdhari” Sikhs’ voting rights in SGPC elections

December 20, 2011

Chandigarh (December 20, 2011): A three judges constitutional bench of Punjab and Haryana High Court today pronounced the much-awaited verdict on the voting rights of non-practising “Sehajdhari” Sikhs in Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandhak Committee (SGPC) polls. The Court has set aside October 8, 2003 notification issued by the the Central Government of India, disbanding “sehajdharis” from voting in SGPC elections.

Panch Pardhani seeks removal of Kapurthala DC to ensure fair polling

September 9, 2011

Chandigarh (September 08, 2011): Expressing doubts over fair conduct of SGPC elections under a deputy commissioner (DC) who once harboured political aspirations and had even contested the previous gurdwara polls, SAD (Panch Pardhani) has demanded removal of Harkesh Singh Sidhu from the DC's post. The complaint refers to Sidhu as DC, Sangrur - a post he held till last year.

NO change in poll schedule for SGPC, Clarifies Center; Badal want clarification on “Conspirary”

September 2, 2011

New Delhi/Chandigarh (September 02, 2011): The central government of India has today clarified that no changes had been made in the norms of elections to the Sikh religious body Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) and that the exercise would be held according to schedule on September 18, 2011.

Sehajdharis get clearance to vote; SGPC Elections expected to be postponed

September 1, 2011

Chandigarh/Ludhiana (September 01, 2011): Today certain developments have taken place that placed clouds of delay on SGPC's general elections, that were scheduled to be held on 18 September, 2011.

SGPC polls postponed?

September 1, 2011

Chandigarh (September 01, 2011): As per information received from sources of Sikh Siyasat Network, it is learnt that the SGPC general elections that were to be held on 18 September, 2011 have been postponed by the Punjab and Haryana High Court order.

Bibi Jagir Kaur and Parkash Singh Badal to face land grabbing inquiry

August 29, 2011

Kapurthala/Chandigarh (August 29, 2011): With less than a month to go in general elections of Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC), the former SGPC cheif Bibi Jagir Kaur along with Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal are in news for illegal land grabing. Punjab Lokpal, Justice (Retd) D S Dhaliwal, today ordered an inquiry into complaint on "illegal occupation" of prime government land in Kapurthala district by former SGPC chief Jagir Kaur at the alleged behest of chief minister Parkash Singh Badal.

Turf corrupt candidates by voting for righteous ones: ASGPC to Sikh voters

August 29, 2011

Ludhiana (August 29, 2011): The American Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (ASGPC) has made an appeal to Sikhs voting for the upcoming Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) elections for a written promise from candidates contesting elections that they would promote religious agenda of the Sikh nation.

SGPC Elections 2011: Non-keshdharis attempting to vote would be arrested, Election Cheif

August 28, 2011

Chandigarh (August 28, 2011): Chief Commissioner of Gurdwara Elections, Justice H S Brar (retd), is reported to have that non-keshdharis attempting to vote in the SGPC elections will be arrested.

SGPC Elections 2011: Voters to carry any of listed cards to prove identity

August 28, 2011

Chandigarh (August 28, 2011): It is learnt that the Chief Commissioner Gurudwara Elections has issued orders directing the voters to establish their identity at the Polling stations at the time of poll for the SGPC Election to be held on 18 September, 2011 by producing the identity cards issued them under the authority of Election Commission of India.

SGPC Elections: ‘Candidates being lured and pressurized to change loyalties’, alleges Sikh Body

August 25, 2011

Amritsar (August 25, 2011): Applying all foul and unfair means, the Dal Khalsa alleged that Shiromani Akali Dal was luring and threatening the candidates belonging to Panthic Morcha to ensure their withdrawal from the poll arena by Aug 26, the last date of withdrawal of nomination papers for the September 18 SGPC elections.

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.

S. Mann should contest SGPC from Channanwal only: Justice Bains

August 11, 2011

Fatehgarh Sahib (August 10, 2011): As per media reports Punjab Human Rights Organization Chairman Justice (retd.) Ajit Singh Bains today appealed to Shiromani Akali Dal(Amritsar) president Simranjit Singh Mann to contest SGPC election from Channanwal (Barnala) instead of Bassi Pattana constituency of district Fatehgarh Sahib.

Lawyers to watch activities of SGPC candidate

August 7, 2011

Amritsar (August 7, 2011): As per media reports, senior Sikh advocate in Supreme Cour tof India, Sirdar H. S. Phoolka has said that independent groups, led by Sikh lawyers, would keep a watch on activities of candidates contesting SGPC polls.

SGPC elections: Schedule declared

August 5, 2011

Chandigarh (August 4, 2011): The Chief Election Commissioner Gurudwara Elections today announced the election schedule for Shiromani Gurudwara Parbhandhak Committee (SGPC), considered to be mini-parliament of Sikhs, to be held on September 18.

SGPC Elections: Badal Dal’s core committee authorises father and son duo to decide candidates

July 30, 2011

Chandigarh (July 31, 2011): The Central Committee of the Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) is reported to have "unanimously" authorized Party President Sukhbir Singh Badal and Patron Parkash Singh Badal to select candidates for the upcoming SGPC elections.

SGPC Elections: Gurdwara Election Commission notifies 40 election symbols for various parties

July 30, 2011

Chandigarh (July 30, 2011): As per certain media reports the Gurdwara Election Commission on Friday notified 40 election symbols for various parties. An Express News Service (ENS) report adds that notification fixing dates for various stages of the Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee elections would be issued on August 4, when the process of nominations would start. The Central Government of India has already fixed the date of poll as 18th September, 2011.

SGPC Elections: Elect Panthic Candidate for better management

July 29, 2011

Fatehgarh Sahib (July 29, 2011): Bhai Daljeet Singh Bittu, Chairman of SAD (Panch Pardhani) has urged Sikh masses to elect Panthic Candidates, in general elections of SGPC, who oppose Badal's control over the statutory body.

SGPC elections delared; Govt. in admin overdrive, Amrinder Target Badal, says Badal’s hands are smeared with blood

July 29, 2011

Chandigarh/Patiala (July 28, 2011): The election for the general house of Shiromani Gurudwara Parbhandhak Committee (SGPC), considered to be mini-Parliament of Sikhs, will be held on September 18 this year, reports various media sources.

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