Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC)

Portraits of Three Prominent Sikh Personalities Installed at Central Sikh Museum

Chawla Case: Khalsa Panth Should Mobilise to Address Decline in Management of Sikh Institutions: Panch Pradhani Jatha

Issue of Respectful Care of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji’s Sacred Saroops

Issue of Transporting Saroops via Container to Surrey (Canada): Sangat Renews Demand for Concrete Action

Jaswant Singh Khalra Remembered; Gathering Calls for Release of Files on Army Assault and Alleged Fake Encounters

Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University Holds Ardas and Discussion for Release of Bandi Singhs

Sikh Jatha Malwa Calls for Repeal of Both 2008 and 2026 Satkar Acts, Rejects Amendment-Based Approach

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

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

Need to Create an Independent Panthic System for Akal Takht Sahib

Roll Back Decision to Repeal Nanded Gurdwara Act: Global Sikh Council Warns Maharashtra Govt

Sikhs Strongly Oppose Maharashtra Government’s Proposed Law for Takht Sri Hazur Sahib Management

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

Sikh Youth Deported from Austria Detained Under NSA in Panipat; Advocate Raises Concerns Over Safety and Due Process

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

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

West Asia Conflict: Clash of Civilizations or Global Geopolitics? | Dr. Kanwaljit Singh | Part-3

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

The Sikh Reference Library: A Persistent Quest for a Stolen Heritage

Giani Raghbir Singh Accuses SGPC of Corruption, Faces 72-Hour Ultimatum

State of Affairs at SGPC | Bhai Baldev Singh Wadala’s Interview After FIR in 328 Saroops Case

FIR Against 16 in 328 Missing Saroops Case After Five Years; Former SGPC Chief Secretary Dr. Roop Singh Also Booked

Political Ban on Virsa Singh Valtoha Lifted; Gurbachan Singh’s Apology Accepted: SGPC appointed Jathedars Issue Adesh

Copy of FIR Against 16, including SGPC Officials, in 328 Missing Saroops Case

SGPC Invites Passports for Pak Gurdwaras Yatra on Visakhi 2026

YouTube Suspends SGPC’s Official Gurbani Kirtan Channel for One Week

India Denies Permission for Sikh Pilgrimage to Pakistan on Guru Nanak’s Parkash Gurpurab

When the Floodwaters Rose, Sikh Institutions Rose Higher

FIR Against Punjabi University V-C Over Alleged ‘Disrespect’ to Revered Book

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

Exclusive: How can Sikhs Restore a Sovereign Structure to Uphold the Patshahi Dava at Akal Takht?

Threat Emails: Darbar Sahib (Amritsar) Head Granthi Opposes Idea of Deploying CISF

Sikh Jatha to Pak: SGPC Calls for Passports by Aug 4

Three-Day Deliberation on Akali Dal Reform to Be Held at Mastuana Sahib

Install Pictures of Bhai Gajinder Singh and Bhai Nijjar at Sikh Museum: Dal Khalsa To SGPC

UK Gurdwaras Launch Alliance to Address Sikh Concerns

Analyzing the Crisis in Sikh Institutions: What’s Going Wrong with SGPC and Akal Takht Management?

Current Changing Situation and Increasing Instability: How Sikhs Can Take Guidance from History?

Sikhs Need to Rebuild Their Autonomous Governance Structure for the Akal Takht: Giani Kewal Singh

An In-Depth Discussion with Dr. Sukhdial Singh on the Takht Sahib and Gurdwara Management

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Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC)

Portraits of Three Prominent Sikh Personalities Installed at Central Sikh Museum

October 10, 2026

Portraits of Bhai Gurdev Singh Debu, Bhai Gajinder Singh and Justice Kuldeep Singh were installed at the Central Sikh Museum at Sri Darbar Sahib, Amritsar.

Chawla Case: Khalsa Panth Should Mobilise to Address Decline in Management of Sikh Institutions: Panch Pradhani Jatha

October 6, 2026

In its statement on the Chawla case, Panch Pradhani Jatha called on the Khalsa Panth to reflect on the decline in Sikh institutions, form a Panth-approved inquiry committee, and restore collective leadership and decision-making in accordance with Panthic traditions.

Issue of Respectful Care of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji’s Sacred Saroops

September 24, 2026

Three Sikh organizations in Canada have written to Sri Akal Takht Sahib seeking immediate intervention over concerns regarding the transportation, care and respectful handling of 225 sacred saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.

Issue of Transporting Saroops via Container to Surrey (Canada): Sangat Renews Demand for Concrete Action

September 23, 2026

Canadian Sikh organizations have renewed their call for action over the shipment of 225 Saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji to Surrey. Following a September 21 gathering, the Sangat sought a full account of the Saroops, respectful arrangements for those remaining, and a public apology over alleged lapses.

Jaswant Singh Khalra Remembered; Gathering Calls for Release of Files on Army Assault and Alleged Fake Encounters

September 9, 2026

A memorial gathering for Bhai Jaswant Singh Khalra in Amritsar called for the release of records on the army assault on Sri Darbar Sahib and alleged fake police encounters, an independent inquiry and the release of Sikh prisoners.

Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University Holds Ardas and Discussion for Release of Bandi Singhs

August 29, 2026

Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib, held a Sukhmani Sahib Path, discussion and Ardas seeking the release of Bandi Singhs. University staff, students and Sikh personalities highlighted concerns over prolonged incarceration, human rights and the need for their immediate release.

Sikh Jatha Malwa Calls for Repeal of Both 2008 and 2026 Satkar Acts, Rejects Amendment-Based Approach

July 29, 2026

Sikh Jatha Malwa has demanded the repeal of both the 2008 and 2026 Satkar Acts, rejecting amendments and asserting that matters concerning the reverence of Sri Guru Granth Sahib should remain under the authority of the Guru Khalsa Panth through Sri Akal Takht Sahib.

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

July 24, 2026

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

July 24, 2026

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.

Need to Create an Independent Panthic System for Akal Takht Sahib

July 11, 2026

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

Roll Back Decision to Repeal Nanded Gurdwara Act: Global Sikh Council Warns Maharashtra Govt

June 27, 2026

The Global Sikh Council strongly condemns the Maharashtra Government's move to repeal the historic Nanded Gurdwara Act, calling it a direct attack on Sikh religious autonomy and warning against state control over Takht Sri Hazur Sahib.

Sikhs Strongly Oppose Maharashtra Government’s Proposed Law for Takht Sri Hazur Sahib Management

June 25, 2026

The Maharashtra government's recent decision to repeal the 1956 Act regarding the management of Takht Sri Hazur Sahib and introduce a new legislative framework has drawn severe backlash from the Sikh community, prompting unanimous opposition from the Panj Piare and the SGPC.

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

June 8, 2026

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.

Sikh Youth Deported from Austria Detained Under NSA in Panipat; Advocate Raises Concerns Over Safety and Due Process

May 28, 2026

Advocate Jaspal Singh Manjhpur has raised serious concerns over the continued NSA detention of Bhai Hardeep Singh in Panipat Jail following his deportation from Austria, citing health risks, legal irregularities, and threats to his safety.

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

May 21, 2026

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

May 21, 2026

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.

West Asia Conflict: Clash of Civilizations or Global Geopolitics? | Dr. Kanwaljit Singh | Part-3

May 18, 2026

In this thought-provoking Episode-3 on Sikh Siyasat, Journalist Mandeep Singh Converses with profound Researcher and Scholar Dr. Kanwaljit Singh to Deconstruct The Complex Layers of the On Going Conflict in West Asia (Middle East).

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

May 12, 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.

The Sikh Reference Library: A Persistent Quest for a Stolen Heritage

March 13, 2026

Prior to 1984, the Sikh Reference Library served as the spiritual repository of the Sikhs, housing over 20,000 literary works, including thousands of rare manuscripts and handwritten saroops. Following its tragic destruction and alleged looting during the events of June 1984, the Sikh community has engaged in a decades-long, persistent struggle for the return of their stolen intellectual and spiritual heritage, navigating decades of empty assurances and deep-seated distrust.

Giani Raghbir Singh Accuses SGPC of Corruption, Faces 72-Hour Ultimatum

February 19, 2026

A major controversy has erupted as Darbar Sahib Head Granthi Giani Raghbir Singh accuses the SGPC and the Badal family of massive corruption, leading the Sikh body to issue a 72-hour ultimatum demanding proof of his claims.

State of Affairs at SGPC | Bhai Baldev Singh Wadala’s Interview After FIR in 328 Saroops Case

December 18, 2025

Journalist Mandeep Singh speaks with Bhai Baldev Singh Wadala of the Sikh Sadbhawna Dal (SSD) on the current state of affairs of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), particularly under its present management.

FIR Against 16 in 328 Missing Saroops Case After Five Years; Former SGPC Chief Secretary Dr. Roop Singh Also Booked

December 9, 2025

he Punjab Police on Sunday (7 December 2025) registered an FIR against 16 persons, including the then Chief Secretary of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) and the former Secretary of its Dharam Parchar Committee (DPC), in connection with the case of 328 missing saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib.

Political Ban on Virsa Singh Valtoha Lifted; Gurbachan Singh’s Apology Accepted: SGPC appointed Jathedars Issue Adesh

December 8, 2025

A meeting of the “Five Singhs Sahibaan” was held today at the Secretariat of Sri Akal Takht Sahib under the leadership of SGPC-appointed Acting Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj.

Copy of FIR Against 16, including SGPC Officials, in 328 Missing Saroops Case

December 8, 2025

A copy of the FIR registered at Police Station C Division, Amritsar in 328 Sarrops case is available for download as PDF. Download FIR copy now.

SGPC Invites Passports for Pak Gurdwaras Yatra on Visakhi 2026

December 4, 2025

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has begun the process of sending a Sikh jatha to Pakistan in April 2026 for the Khalsa Sajna Diwas (Visakhi) celebrations at Gurdwara Sri Panja Sahib, Hassan Abdal, along with visits to other historic gurdwaras.

YouTube Suspends SGPC’s Official Gurbani Kirtan Channel for One Week

November 20, 2025

On 19 November 2025, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) reported that YouTube has suspended its official channel, “SGPC, Sri Amritsar” (@sgpcsriamritsar), for one week.

India Denies Permission for Sikh Pilgrimage to Pakistan on Guru Nanak’s Parkash Gurpurab

September 15, 2025

Sikh devotees will not be allowed to travel to Pakistan this November to mark the Parkash Gurpurab of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, as the Government of India has denied permission citing prevailing tensions and security concerns between the two countries.

When the Floodwaters Rose, Sikh Institutions Rose Higher

August 30, 2025

Punjab is once again in the grip of a devastating natural calamity. Torrential rains and swollen rivers — Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej — have unleashed widespread floods across the state, leaving thousands displaced, villages marooned, and farmland submerged.

FIR Against Punjabi University V-C Over Alleged ‘Disrespect’ to Revered Book

August 30, 2025

Patiala-based Punjabi University vice-chancellor Jagdeep Singh, registrar Davinder Singh, dean of academic affairs Jawinder Singh Brar, and publication bureau head Harjinderpal Singh are facing an FIR over the alleged disrespectful disposal of error-ridden copies of the Gurshabad Ratnakar Mahankosh.

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

August 7, 2025

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.

Exclusive: How can Sikhs Restore a Sovereign Structure to Uphold the Patshahi Dava at Akal Takht?

July 28, 2025

Under a special series of interviews with representatives of Sikh organizations, Panthic Jathas, Sikh institutions and Sikh intellectuals, Sikh Siyasat is exploring their understanding of the current crisis grippling the Sikh institutions, like SGPC and Akal Takht, and their vision for its solution.

Threat Emails: Darbar Sahib (Amritsar) Head Granthi Opposes Idea of Deploying CISF

July 20, 2025

Giani Raghbir Singh opposes MP Gurjeet Aujla’s request for CISF deployment at Darbar Sahib, citing SGPC’s capability to manage shrine security amid threats.

Sikh Jatha to Pak: SGPC Calls for Passports by Aug 4

July 18, 2025

Although travel between India and Pakistan remains suspended, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has started preparations to send a Sikh pilgrims’ jatha (delegation) to Pakistan on the occasion of Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Parkash Purab.

Three-Day Deliberation on Akali Dal Reform to Be Held at Mastuana Sahib

July 17, 2025

In a notable development, a three-day deliberation on the structure and policies of the Shiromani Akali Dal is scheduled to be held at Mastuana Sahib from 1 to 3 August, 2025.

Install Pictures of Bhai Gajinder Singh and Bhai Nijjar at Sikh Museum: Dal Khalsa To SGPC

July 8, 2025

Dal Khalsa on 5 July 2025 organised a tribute ceremony at Darbar Sahib (Amritsar) complex in memory of its founder Gajinder Singh and Hardeep Singh Nijjar where Ardas was performed and glowing tributes were paid to both of them.

UK Gurdwaras Launch Alliance to Address Sikh Concerns

July 4, 2025

The newly formed UK Gurdwara Alliance, a representative body of various Sikh Gurdwaras in UK, was officially launched in the UK Parliament on 1 July 2025 during an event marking the 20th anniversary of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for British Sikhs.

Analyzing the Crisis in Sikh Institutions: What’s Going Wrong with SGPC and Akal Takht Management?

July 4, 2025

To explore the root causes of this ongoing crisis, journalist Mandeep Singh spoke with Bhai Sukhdeep Singh Meekay of the Panth Sewak Jatha Doaba.

Current Changing Situation and Increasing Instability: How Sikhs Can Take Guidance from History?

June 19, 2025

Instability is rising in the international order, particularly in the South Asian region. The shifting security dynamics between India and Pakistan have added further fluidity to the situation, which is expected to significantly impact Punjab — the homeland of the Sikh community.

Sikhs Need to Rebuild Their Autonomous Governance Structure for the Akal Takht: Giani Kewal Singh

June 19, 2025

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), long dominated by the Badal dynasty, has significantly lost credibility within the Sikh community. Likewise, the reputation of the Takht Sahibaan and their Jathedars has declined under the current system.

An In-Depth Discussion with Dr. Sukhdial Singh on the Takht Sahib and Gurdwara Management

June 19, 2025

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), long dominated by the Badal dynasty, has seen a significant decline in credibility within the Sikh community.

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