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Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
In letter to Dhami, Takht Patna Sahib clergy accuses Gargaj of conspiracy
Jalandhar: The standoff between two of Sikhism 's highest temporal seats deepened on Saturday, with the clergy of Takht Patna Sahib accusing acting Akal Takht Jathedar, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, of conspiring against them and warning of disciplinary action if further challenges continue. In a strongly worded letter to Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami, the five senior-most priests (Singh Sahiban) of Takht Patna Sahib said Gargaj, along with Takht Damdama Sahib Jathedar Tek Singh Dhanaula, was ignoring edicts issued by Patna Sahib and attempting to undermine its authority. "We have come to know that Bhai Kuldeep Singh Gargaj is conspiring against the Singh Sahibans and the managing committee of Takht Patna Sahib. The five Singh Sahiban don't want a clash or controversy between two Takhts," the letter reads. The missive — signed by head granthi and Jathedar Giani Baldev Singh, additional head granthi Gurdial Singh and three others — comes amid a power struggle that has roiled Sikh clerical politics since May. That month, Akal Takht barred Baldev Singh and Gurdial Singh from all Panthic (community) duties over alleged non-compliance with a Dec 2022 directive. In retaliation, the Patna Sahib clergy declared Gargaj and Dhanaula 'tankhaiya' (guilty of religious misconduct) and even summoned Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal, accusing him of meddling in the matter. The clergy warned that if Gargaj and Dhanaula persisted, Takht Patna Sahib would respond as Panthic traditions dictate. They also accused the SGPC leadership of not ensuring compliance with Patna Sahib's decisions and reiterated that the directive to summon Sukhbir remained in effect. The deadline, extended multiple times, now stands at July 1. The Akal Takht's directive, meanwhile, asserts that Baldev Singh is "unfit" for any religious role and had ordered both priests and the Patna Sahib management to present their case — a call that has gone unheeded. Further complicating matters, influential Sikh institution Damdami Taksal has thrown its support behind the Patna Sahib clergy. At a June 6 event commemorating Operation Bluestar, Baldev Singh and Gurdial Singh were seated prominently next to senior religious figures and they addressed the congregation, while Gargaj's presence was opposed openly. The confrontation between two major Sikh temporal authorities has raised serious concerns about religious cohesion, with no resolution yet in sight. MSID:: 122130753 413 |
New Indian Express
4 days ago
- New Indian Express
Iranian woman arrested for duping US national of USD 700 at Delhi airport, say police
NEW DELHI: A 52-year-old Iranian woman has been arrested for allegedly duping a US citizen of $700 at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, police said on Thursday. The accused, along with her husband and child, reportedly tricked the victim under the pretext of showing foreign currency to their child and fraudulently replaced the money with Indian notes. The victim, identified as Baldev Singh (70), a resident of Tracy, California, originally hails from Hoshiarpur in Punjab. Singh, who has been living in the US since 2001, arrived at Delhi airport around 7.30 pm on June 20 to board a return flight to the US. According to the police, Singh was unloading his luggage from a bus near departure gate number 7 at around 10.45 pm when he was approached by an Iranian couple and their child. The family engaged him in conversation, asked about his travel plans and said they were on their way to Dubai. They then requested to see Indian currency to show their child. Singh handed them a Rs 50 note.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Ex-Akali, actress, Buta Singh's grandson among AAP's 5 new constituency incharges
1 2 3 4 5 Chandigarh: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday expanded its organisational structure in Punjab by appointing constituency in-charges for five assembly constituencies, including a former MLA of the SAD who had shifted to AAP and a Punjabi actress who is the daughter of Kirti Kisan Union leader Baldev Singh. Former SAD MLA Pawan Kumar Tinu has been made the AAP in-charge of Adampur assembly constituency. He had been appointed as the constituency in-charge and is a senior spokesperson for the Aam Aadmi Party. He was also appointed as the chairman of the Punjab State Cooperative Bank recently. He served as an MLA twice, from 2012 to 2022. The Raja Sansi assembly constituency will be overseen by Sonia Mann , the actress who is the daughter of farm leader Baldev Singh. Her father is known for his role in the farmers' agitation on the borders of Delhi. She was also actively involved in the protest and also carries out other social service. In Phagwara assembly constituency, AAP has appointed Harnoor Singh Mann aka Harji Mann as the party in-charge. He is the son of former Punjab minister Joginder Singh Mann and the grandson of former Union home minister Buta Singh. He is a spokesperson for the party at present. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Karamveer Chandi has been appointed as the constituency in-charge for Kapurthala assembly. He has been practising law at Kapurthala district court for the last 15 years. He is a member of the Punjab and Haryana Bar Council and serves as the secretary of the Rice Mill Association, Kapurthala. Jaswinder Singh Shinda has been given the responsibility of constituency in-charge for Bathinda Rural. Shinda has been associated with AAP since 2019 and is the state secretary of the party's sports wing. He is also the president of the football association in Bathinda district.
Hindustan Times
13-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Punjab VB arrests ASI for taking ₹2,000 bribe in Kapurthala
The Punjab vigilance bureau (VB) has arrested assistant sub-inspector (ASI) Baldev Singh, posted at police station Sultanpur Lodhi in Kapurthala district for demanding and accepting a bribe of ₹2,000. Disclosing this here today, VB's official spokesperson said the arrest has been made following a complaint lodged by a resident of Kapurthala on the CM's anti-corruption action line. He further added that as per the complaint, the accused ASI had demanded a bribe of ₹10,000 for allowing the complainant to not join the investigation in a police case after getting anticipatory bail from the court. After persistent appeals by the complainant, the ASI accepted ₹2,000 bribe. The spokesperson further informed that during verification, the allegations levelled in the complaint were found to be true. A case under the Prevention of Corruption Act has been registered against the ASI at the VB Police Station, Jalandhar Range. Further investigation into this case was under progress, the spokesperson said.
United News of India
12-06-2025
- United News of India
Punjab : VB arrests ASI for accepting Rs 2,000 bribe
Chandigarh, Jun 12 (UNI) The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), has arrested Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Baldev Singh, posted at police station Sultanpur Lodhi, district Kapurthala for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs. 2,000. An official spokesperson of the state VB said the arrest has been made following a complaint lodged by a resident of Kapurthala on the Chief Minister's Anti Corruption Action Line. He further added that as per the complaint, the accused ASI had demanded a bribe Rs 10,000 for allowing the complainant to join the investigation in a police case after getting anticipatory bail from the court. Later the policeman sought Rs 5000, but after persistent appeals by the complainant, settled for a bribe of Rs 2000. The spokesperson further informed that a case has been registered against the accused at the VB Police Station, Jalandhar Range.. UNI GS SSP
