Grand Panthic Congregation Held at Gurdwara Sri Manji Sahib Diwan Hall

• Panthic Congregation reaffirms the directive issued by Sri Akal Takht Sahib against Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. 

• If the defamatory campaign against Sikh institutions, allegedly carried out with government patronage, is not stopped, the Khalsa Panth will take action, says Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj. 

• Those who challenge the authority of Sri Akal Takht Sahib should not forget history, says Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami. 

• Conspiracies are being hatched to weaken Sikh institutions, says Baba Tek Singh. 

• The Gurmat Resolution presented by the SGPC President was unanimously approved by prominent Panthic leaders and the Sangat amid resounding Jaikaras. 

Amritsar, July 5 , Kanwar Partap Singh/ Tajeemnoor Kaur

A massive Panthic Congregation was convened today at Gurdwara Sri Manji Sahib Diwan Hall by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) to endorse the directive issued by the Singh Sahibans declaring Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann as Guru-Dokhi (one who has committed an affront to the Guru) and Khalsa Panth Virodi (opposed to the Khalsa Panth). The gathering expressed unwavering commitment to uphold and safeguard the directive of Sri Akal Takht Sahib with complete dedication.

The congregation was attended by prominent Sikh religious leaders, including Singh Sahib Giani Amarjeet Singh (Head Granthi of Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib), Singh Sahib Giani Kuldeep Singh Garhgajj (Acting Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib and Jathedar of Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib), Giani Tek Singh (Jathedar of Takht Sri Damdama Sahib), SGPC President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami, representatives of Takht Sri Hazur Sahib, Baba Balbir Singh (96th Crore, Budha Dal), Baba Nihal Singh (Hariyan Velan), Baba Joga Singh (Tarna Dal Baba Bakala), Baba Major Singh Sodhi Tarna Dal, numerous Panthic personalities, and a large gathering of Sangat.

Addressing the congregation, Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami stated that Sri Akal Takht Sahib, established by the Sixth Guru, Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji, is the eternal and supreme throne of Sikh temporal authority, whose supremacy cannot be challenged. He emphasized that obeying the directives of Sri Akal Takht Sahib is the sacred duty of every Sikh.

Referring to the Foundation Day of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, he said the united presence of the Panth in support of the directive issued by the Five Singh Sahibans was a firm response to those attempting to undermine its dignity, traditions, and authority. He added that those who humbly submit before the Takht attain spiritual purity, whereas those who confront it find no refuge in either this world or the hereafter. He urged all not to forget the lessons of history regarding those who opposed Sri Akal Takht Sahib. He also thanked all Sikh organizations, Sampardas, and the Sangat for responding to the SGPC's call. A Gurmat Resolution presented by the SGPC President was unanimously adopted by the gathering amid enthusiastic Jaikaras.

Speaking on the occasion, Acting Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, said that Sri Akal Takht Sahib is the eternal throne of the Guru. Throughout history, many rulers attacked this Takht, but the Khalsa always defended it with courage. He cautioned those harboring misconceptions not to forget that even the mightiest rulers ultimately had to bow before this Takht.

Taking serious note of the defamatory propaganda being spread against Sikh institutions, he warned the government to stop individuals operating from Chandigarh and Mohali who are allegedly using social media to malign Sikh institutions. He demanded that such activities be halted within ten days, warning that otherwise the Khalsa Panth would be compelled to take appropriate action.

He also announced that on the occasion of Miri-Piri Divas, a Khalsa Vaheer (religious outreach march) will commence on 24 July from Sri Akal Takht Sahib to Takht Sri Damdama Sahib, Talwandi Sabo, with the objective of strengthening Sikh faith among youth and children while spreading awareness of Sikh teachings. He further suggested that the Foundation Day of Sri Akal Takht Sahib should be observed every year on a grand scale in collaboration with all Panthic organizations.

Jathedar Giani Tek Singh of Takht Sri Damdama Sahib stated that governments are attempting to weaken Sikh institutions through arbitrary legislation. He urged the Khalsa Panth to remain vigilant against such agendas and respond with unity.

Representatives of various Nihang Singh Dals, including Baba Balbir Singh, Baba Nihal Singh, and Baba Major Singh Sodhi, reaffirmed their complete allegiance to Sri Akal Takht Sahib and pledged to faithfully uphold every directive issued by the supreme Sikh temporal authority.

Meanwhile, Baba Sukhdev Singh, representing Baba Harnam Singh Khalsa Damdami Taksal; Baba Gurdial Singh Tande Wale; Advocate Puran Singh Hundal; former President of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee, S. Paramjit Singh Sarna; Baba Pritam Singh Dumeli Wale; Baba Teja Singh Khudde Wale; farmer leaders S. Harinder Singh Lakhowal and S. Balbir Singh Rajewal; Baba Hakam Singh of the Nirmale Samparda; S. Amarik Singh Ballowal; renowned Sikh preacher Bhai Jaswant Singh; Baba Pritam Singh Dumeli Wale; and Baba Gurnam Singh Droli Bhai also addressed the gathering.

The event was attended by Granthi Singh Sahib of Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib Giani Balwinder Singh, Giani Baljit Singh, Giani Rajdeep Singh, Giani Kewal Singh, Chief Granthi of Sri Akal Takht Sahib Giani Gurmukh Singh, former Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh, Giani Nishan Singh, Junior Vice President of the Shiromani Committee S. Baldev Singh Kalyan, General Secretary S. Sher Singh Mandwala, Chief Secretary S. Kulwant Singh Mannan, former President S. Alvinderpal Singh Pakhoke, Executive committee Member S. Surjit Singh Garhi, S. Surjit Singh Tugalwal, S. Gurpreet Singh Jhabbar, S. Mangwinder Singh Khaparkheri, S. Baldev Singh Qaimpur, S. Daljit Singh Bhinder, Members Bhai Amarjit Singh Chawla, Bhai Gurcharan Singh Grewal, S. Surjit Singh Bhittewad, Advocate Bhagwant Singh Sialka, S. Bawa Singh Gumanpura, S. Gurbachan Singh Karmunwala, S. Ajmer Singh Khera, S. Bhupinder Singh Bhalwan, S. Gurmeet Singh Booh, S. Avtar Singh Riya, S. Ravinder Singh Khalsa, S. Gurnam Singh Jassal, S. Kewal Singh Badal, S. Khushwinder Singh Bhatia, Bhai Ajaib Singh Abhishek, S. Sukhwarsh Singh Pannu, Bhai Manjit Singh, Baba Gurmeet Singh Trilokewala, S. Amarjit Singh Bandala, S. Jasmer Singh Lachhru, S. Paramjit Singh Lakhewal, S. Amarjit Singh Bhalaipur, S. Raghbir Singh Saharanmajra, S. Baljit Singh Jalal Usman, S. Natwej Singh Kauni, S. Pritam Singh Malsihan, S. Pritpal Singh Pali, Bibi Gurpreet Kaur, Bibi Paramjit Kaur Landran, Bibi Rajinder Kaur, S. Satpal Singh Talwandi Bhai, S. Gurinderpal Singh Gora, S. Avtar Singh Vanwala, Bibi Davinder Kaur Kalra, S. Ram Singh Mumbai, Senior Akali Leader Jathedar Sucha Singh Langah, Secretary of the Shiromani Committee S. Balwinder Singh Kahlwan, S. Gurinder Singh Mathrewal, Additional Secretary S. Tejinder Singh Padda, S. Jaswinder Singh Jassi, S. Bijay Singh, S. Bhagwant Singh Dhangera, Deputy Secretary S. Gurnam Singh, S. Balwinder Singh Khairabad, S. Sukhbir Singh, S. Manjit Singh Talwandi, S. Gurmeet Singh Muktsari, S. Santam Singh Riar, Manager of Sri Darbar Sahib S. Major Singh, Legal Advisor S. Amanbir Singh Siali, S. Kanwaljit Singh Kaki, S. Narinder Singh Wada, S. Paramveer Singh Ladi, City President of District Akali Dal S. Surjit Singh Bhalwan, Baba Ghala Singh Nanaksar Kalera Wale Baba Nirmal Singh, Baba Jagtar Singh Karseva Tarn Taran Wale, Baba Bachan Singh Delhi Wale, Baba Sukhwinder Singh Karseva Bhuri Wale, Baba Avtar Singh Sursingh, head of Samprada Dal Baba Bindhi Chand, Baba Nahar Singh Sadh Ji, Baba Satnam Singh Fort Anandgarh Sahib, Baba Gurpreet Singh Karseva Khadoor Sahib, Baba Pritam Singh Dummeli Wale, Baba Major Singh Sodhi Dasmesh Tarna Dal, Swami Ji Hoshiarpur Wale, Baba Satnam Singh Adampur, Baba Gian Singh Manihale Wale, Baba Parmeshwar Singh Jandiale Wale, Baba Amir Singh Rara Sahib, Baba Gurmukh Singh Alowal, Baba Baldev Singh Wallah, Baba Kulwinder Singh Chamkaur Sahib, Baba Sukhpal Singh Malwa Tarna Dal, Baba Satnam Singh Khaparkheri, Baba Pargat Singh Majitha Road, Baba Sucha Singh Malout, Baba Harjinder Singh Muktsar Sahib, Baba Baldev Singh Mustafabad, Baba Balbir Singh Khaparkheri, Baba Shamsher Singh Balewal, Baba Dilbagh Singh Balewal, Baba Kashmir Singh Dharamkot, Baba Rashpal Singh Muktsar Sahib, Baba Satnam Singh Ludhiana, Baba Kharak Singh, Baba Shamsher Singh Patti, Baba Man Singh, Baba Ravel Singh, Baba Dalbir Singh Sri Anandpur Sahib, Baba Gurdeep Singh Sri Anandpur Sahib, Baba Tarlok Singh Khiale Wale, Baba Narain Singh, Baba Amandeep Singh Taksal Shaheed Bhai Mani Singh, Baba Parmanand Ji Udasi, Dr. Davinder Singh Baru Sahib, Baba Balraj Singh, Baba Sarwan Singh Jassar, Bibi Jaspreet Kaur Mahilpur, Baba Jasvir Singh Bhuncho Mandi, Baba Darshan Singh Tahla Sahib Wale, President Kashmir Singh, Baba Surinder Singh Delhi Wale, Baba Amarjit Singh Harkhowal, Baba Charan Singh Guru Ke Bagh, Baba Sukha Singh Khyale Wale, Giani Amir Singh Jawaddi, Baba Ranjit Singh, Baba Amrao Singh Sampradaye Mastuana Sahib, Baba Jagroop Singh Nirmale, Baba Nath Singh Hamidi, Baba Ajit Singh Karseva Thatha, Baba Anoop Singh, S. Shamsher Singh Cheema, Baba Teja Singh Khudewale, Baba Dilbagh Singh, Baba Santokh Singh Bir Sahib, Baba Gurdeep Singh Khujale Wale, Baba Sajjan Singh Guru Ki Ber, Baba Gurnam Singh Drauli Bhai, Baba Amrik Singh Kar Sewa, Baba Gurdev Singh Wada, Baba Gurcharan Singh Pandawan, Bhai Sarabjit Singh Thakkarwal, Baba Karamjit Singh Hoshiarpur, Baba Surjan Singh, Giani Navtej Singh, Bhai Jaswant Singh, Baba Sukhdeep Singh Nihang Singh Dashmesh Tarna Dal, Sampraday Shaheed Baba Bir Singh Naurangabad, Baba Kuldeep Singh Naurangabadi, Baba Inderjit Singh, Baba Swaran Singh Nirmale Panjgranai Kala, Baba Nirvair Singh, Baba Baljinder Singh Kaunke Kala, Baba Chamkaur Singh Panjgranai, Baba Gurmukh Singh Lopo, Baba Amandeep Singh Cheema, Baba Sukhpreet Singh Rajeana, Baba Sarwan Singh Adampur, Baba Mahinder Singh Das, Jathedar Kirpal Singh Gora, Baba Harjit Singh Mehta Chowk, Baba Shivrao Ji Nirmale, Baba Mahinder Singh Janer Wale, Chairman of Guru Nanak Welfare Society Gerhan S. Kirpal Singh Gerhan and S. Lakhwinder Singh, Baba Sukhdeep Singh Dasmesh Tarna Dal, Sikh scholar S. Inderjit Singh Gogoani, Bhai Tejinderpal Singh Timma, S. Gurpartap Singh Tikka, S. Amarbir Singh Dhot, Baba Ajit Singh Ludhiana, S. Rachpal Singh Fauji, S. Jasjit Singh, Baba Jagdish Singh Droli Khurd, Baba Mahinder Singh Udasi Meghowal, Halka Incharge Bibi Jahidan Suleman, Baba Hakam Singh Sarhali Sahib Wale Baba Pargat Singh Chauhla Sahib, Bibi Gurmeet Kaur, Bibi Jaspreet Kaur, Swami Rajeswara Nand Ambala, Baba Harnam Singh Mahalpur, Baba Sukhdev Singh Sidhana Sahib, Baba Harbeant Singh Mastuana, Baba Sukhwinder Singh Soni, Baba Davinder Singh Dayalpura Mirza, S. Ranjit Singh Tibba, General Secretary of Brahm Giani Baba Buddha Ji Granthi Sabha S. Kuldeep Singh Malhi, S. Didar Singh, Baba Sarabjit Singh, Baba Nirmal Singh Sandhu, Baba Satnam Singh, Baba Narayan Singh, Baba Hakam Singh Karseva Sarhali Wale, Bhai Dharampal Singh, Bhai Iqbal Singh, Bhai Sukhdev Singh, Bhai Avtar Singh, Baba Balbir Singh Khaparkheri, Bhai Guriqbal Singh Trust Bibi Kaulan Ji Welfare Center Bhai Sukhwinder Singh and Bhai Mandeep Singh, farmer leader S. Harmeet Singh Qadian, S. Jaswant Singh Chauhan, S. Balwinder Singh, S. Avtar Singh, S. Balwinder Singh Machhinangal, S. Sukhdev Singh, S. Gurcharan Singh National Kisaan Union, S. Ajaypal Singh Brar Punjabi University Chandigarh, S. Davinder Singh, S. Manjit Singh Chahal, S. Jagdish Singh Brar Chairman, District President Jathedar Tarlochan Singh Dhale Kala, Akali Leader S. Harjinder Singh Kup Khurd, S. Surinder Singh Kishanpura Chandigarh, S. District Singh President Sikh Sikligar Cell Punjab, Superintendent S. Nishan Singh and S. Malkit Singh Beharwal, Manager S. Narinder Singh, S. Rajinder Singh Ruby, Additional Manager S. Bikramjit Singh Jhangi, S. Gurvinder Singh Devidaspura, S. Yuvraj Singh, S. Gurtinderpal Singh Qadian, Head Preacher Bhai Jagdev Singh, Bhai Sarabjit Singh Dhotian and a large number of Sangat.