Sri Akal Takht Sahib Denounces Takht Patna Sahib Actions,
- Religious
- 05 Jul,2025

Amritsar, July 5,Nazrana Times Beuro
A crucial gathering of the Five Singh Sahiban took place today at the Secretariat of Sri Akal Takht Sahib. The meeting was led by officiating Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib and Jathedar of Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj, three Granthis of Sachkhand Sri Harmandar Sahib Giani Rajdeep Singh, Giani Sultan Singh and Giani Kewal Singh and Jathedar of Takht Sri Damdama Sahib Tek Singh. The assembly addressed serious developments relating to Takht Sri Harmandar Ji Patna Sahib. The Five Singh Sahiban revisited edict number 01 passed on November 19, 2003, by Sri Akal Takht Sahib. In light of that directive and Sikh traditions, the recent letters issued by the Panj Piaras of Takht Sri Patna Sahib— on May 21, 2025 and on July 5, 2025—were deemed to be in blatant violation of the supremacy of Sri Akal Takht Sahib. The Five Singh Sahiban strongly condemned these communications as unauthorized and anti-traditional, undermining the supreme authority of the highest Sikh temporal seat. A resolution was passed in today’s meeting which said that the Five Takhts are sacred and hold deep reverence among Sikhs worldwide, but the Gurmat principle dictates that final authority on Panthic (community-wide) religious matters rests solely with Sri Akal Takht Sahib. The gathering emphasized that while each Takht may manage its own local affairs, any collective religious directive must align with the decisions of Sri Akal Takht Sahib. The Five Singh Sahiban declared that attempts by individuals or groups—allegedly under the influence of anti-Panthic forces—to divide the Khalsa Panth or undermine Akal Takht Sahib’s sovereignty will not be tolerated. Citing recent controversial actions by the Panj Piaras of Takht Sri Patna Sahib—particularly those involving Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj, officiating Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib and Jathedar of Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib; Tek Singh, Jathedar of Takht Sri Damdama Sahib, and Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal—the Five Singh Sahiban stated that the decisions made were ideologically flawed and beyond jurisdiction, therefore, these decisions have been completely rejected. Additionally, Bhai Gurdyal Singh, Additional Head Granthi at Takht Sri Patna Sahib, has been declared Tankhaiya (guilty of religious misconduct) for his continued role in sowing discord and violating the directives of Sri Akal Takht Sahib. The Sangat has been advised to refrain from inviting him to Panthic stages or Gurmat events unless he personally appears before the Akal Takht to seek forgiveness. Further, two members of the Takht Sri Patna Sahib management committee—Harpal Singh (Johal) and Dr. Gurmeet Singh—have also been declared Tankhaiyas for engaging in media campaigns and conspiracies that challenge the sanctity of Akal Takht Sahib. Both have been instructed to personally appear before the Takht and seek forgiveness, failing which the Sikh community has been urged to socially and religiously boycott them. Lastly, the management committee members of Takht Sri Patna Sahib—including President Jagjot Singh Sohi, Senior Vice President Lakhwinder Singh, Junior Vice President Gurvinder Singh, General Secretary Inderjeet Singh, Secretary Harbans Singh, and members Gobind Singh Longowal, Raja Singh, and Mahinderpal Singh—have been given 15 days to present their stance before Sri Akal Takht Sahib. Strict action will follow as per Panthic traditions if they fail to comply. This decisive move by Sri Akal Takht Sahib is seen as an effort to restore unity and uphold the sanctity of Sikh institutions amid growing concerns of internal rifts and external manipulation.
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