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Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj prays for unity within Khalsa Panth as per teachings of Guru SahibJathedar Gargajj ...
06/06/2025

Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj prays for unity within Khalsa Panth as per teachings of Guru Sahib

Jathedar Gargajj appeals to community to embrace Guru Sahib's message of unity

FROM AMRIK. SINGH
AMRITSAR JUNE 6
The Shaheedi Samagam (Martyrdom Congregation) commemorating the June 1984 Ghallughara (holocaust) was held today at Sri Akal Takht Sahib in a completely peaceful and spiritually united atmosphere. On this occasion, a Gurmat Samagam (religious congregation) was organized by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) with the support of various Sikh organizations including Damdami Taksal, Nihang Singh Sampradas, and Singh Sabhas.
Following the concluding ceremony (bhog) of Sri Akhand Path Sahib and Gurbani Kirtan, Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj, Acting Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib and Jathedar of Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib, offered the concluding Ardas (Sikh prayer). In front of Guru Sahib, he paid tribute to all martyrs of June 1984, including the 14th Head of Damdami Taksal great Sikh 20th-century community’s martyr Sant Giani Jarnail Singh Khalsa Bhindranwale, All India Sikh Students Federation President Bhai Amrik Singh, General Shabeg Singh, and Baba Thara Singh.
He appealed to the community to unite in their efforts for the release of all Bandi Singhs (Sikh political prisoners), including the Zinda Shaheed (living martyr) Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana.
He prayed for such united strength and efforts of the community, that we could get the Sikh prisoners released.
He recalled that in June 1984, the then Congress-led Indian government launched a brutal military assault using tanks, artillery, and bullets at Sachkhand Sri Harmandar Sahib, right when the entire Sikh community was commemorating the martyrdom day of Sri Guru Arjan Dev. During this attack, even the holy saroop of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, was wounded by bullets. Many Sikh men, women, youth, and children who had gathered for the fifth Guru’s martyrdom congregation were martyred.
The assault extended beyond Sri Harmandar Sahib to other Sikh shrines across Punjab, including the highest seat of Sikh authority—Sri Akal Takht Sahib—which was damaged.
In his Ardas, Jathedar Gargajj prayed for strength, unity, harmony, and togetherness within the Khalsa Panth and sought blessings for the community to follow in the footsteps of the community’s warriors and martyrs.
He also raised concern over ongoing efforts to blur Sikh identity in the country and condemned the government's anti-Sikh policies targeting Sikh Kakaars (articles of faith).
He addressed the issue of targeted killings of Sikhs in country and abroad and asserted that Punjab is the sacred homeland of Sikhs, urging that it should never become a battlefield. Referring to the current state of internal conflict within the community, he prayed before Guru Sahib for adherence to the principle of unity, as demonstrated by today’s united and peaceful commemoration of the June 1984 Ghallughara.
He further prayed that Sikh taksals, religious organizations, and Nihang sampradas remain forever united under the Khalsa’s Nishan Sahib.
Speaking to the media after the congregation at the Secretariat of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj expressed strong objection to the planned events being held in Batala city under the name ‘Crusade’, in the context of religious conversions. He stated that Punjab is the land sanctified by the Sikh Gurus, and seeds of hatred must not be sown here. He emphasized the need for the Sikh community to respond to this issue with compassion and to embrace those who have drifted toward other faiths. He expressed hope that under the ‘Khuar Hoye Sab Milenge’ campaign started for religious preaching, the issue of religious conversions will be effectively addressed.
The Jathedar thanked all the Sikh organisations and prominent personalities for peaceful commemoration of the June 1984 Ghallughara Shaheedi Samagam.

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06/06/2025

Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj prays for unity within Khalsa Panth as per teachings of Guru Sahib

Jathedar Gargajj appeals to community to embrace Guru Sahib's message of unity

FROM AMRIK. SINGH
AMRITSAR JUNE 6
The Shaheedi Samagam (Martyrdom Congregation) commemorating the June 1984 Ghallughara (holocaust) was held today at Sri Akal Takht Sahib in a completely peaceful and spiritually united atmosphere. On this occasion, a Gurmat Samagam (religious congregation) was organized by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) with the support of various Sikh organizations including Damdami Taksal, Nihang Singh Sampradas, and Singh Sabhas.
Following the concluding ceremony (bhog) of Sri Akhand Path Sahib and Gurbani Kirtan, Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj, Acting Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib and Jathedar of Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib, offered the concluding Ardas (Sikh prayer). In front of Guru Sahib, he paid tribute to all martyrs of June 1984, including the 14th Head of Damdami Taksal great Sikh 20th-century community’s martyr Sant Giani Jarnail Singh Khalsa Bhindranwale, All India Sikh Students Federation President Bhai Amrik Singh, General Shabeg Singh, and Baba Thara Singh.
He appealed to the community to unite in their efforts for the release of all Bandi Singhs (Sikh political prisoners), including the Zinda Shaheed (living martyr) Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana.
He prayed for such united strength and efforts of the community, that we could get the Sikh prisoners released.
He recalled that in June 1984, the then Congress-led Indian government launched a brutal military assault using tanks, artillery, and bullets at Sachkhand Sri Harmandar Sahib, right when the entire Sikh community was commemorating the martyrdom day of Sri Guru Arjan Dev. During this attack, even the holy saroop of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, was wounded by bullets. Many Sikh men, women, youth, and children who had gathered for the fifth Guru’s martyrdom congregation were martyred.
The assault extended beyond Sri Harmandar Sahib to other Sikh shrines across Punjab, including the highest seat of Sikh authority—Sri Akal Takht Sahib—which was damaged.
In his Ardas, Jathedar Gargajj prayed for strength, unity, harmony, and togetherness within the Khalsa Panth and sought blessings for the community to follow in the footsteps of the community’s warriors and martyrs.
He also raised concern over ongoing efforts to blur Sikh identity in the country and condemned the government's anti-Sikh policies targeting Sikh Kakaars (articles of faith).
He addressed the issue of targeted killings of Sikhs in country and abroad and asserted that Punjab is the sacred homeland of Sikhs, urging that it should never become a battlefield. Referring to the current state of internal conflict within the community, he prayed before Guru Sahib for adherence to the principle of unity, as demonstrated by today’s united and peaceful commemoration of the June 1984 Ghallughara.
He further prayed that Sikh taksals, religious organizations, and Nihang sampradas remain forever united under the Khalsa’s Nishan Sahib.
Speaking to the media after the congregation at the Secretariat of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj expressed strong objection to the planned events being held in Batala city under the name ‘Crusade’, in the context of religious conversions. He stated that Punjab is the land sanctified by the Sikh Gurus, and seeds of hatred must not be sown here. He emphasized the need for the Sikh community to respond to this issue with compassion and to embrace those who have drifted toward other faiths. He expressed hope that under the ‘Khuar Hoye Sab Milenge’ campaign started for religious preaching, the issue of religious conversions will be effectively addressed.
The Jathedar thanked all the Sikh organisations and prominent personalities for peaceful commemoration of the June 1984 Ghallughara Shaheedi Samagam.

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16/05/2025

Majitha Liquor Tragedy: Brahmpura Demands CBI Probe Supervised by High Court Judge

Calls for Resignation of Excise Minister and Chief Minister, Seeks Rs 25 Lakh Compensation and Jobs for Victim Families

“Rs 5 Lakh for Martyrs, Rs 10 Lakh for Victims of Spurious Liquor—What Kind of Justice Is This?” Brahmpura Questions Government Priorities

FROM AMRIK SINGH

TARN TARAN MAY 16

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Shiromani Akali Dal Vice President and Assembly Constituency In-Charge, former MLA Ravinder Singh Brahmpura strongly condemned the Punjab government’s handling of the recent spurious liquor tragedy in Majitha, which has resulted in multiple fatalities.

While Addressing reporters in Khadoor Sahib Brahmpura called for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the Majitha incident, with oversight from a sitting High Court judge, to bring transparency and expose the links between the government and the liquor mafia.

He demanded that families of victims be granted no less than Rs 25 lakh in compensation, that government jobs be offered to one member of each bereaved household, and that the true perpetrators be apprehended and tried in fast-track courts. On ethical grounds, Brahmpura maintained that the Excise Minister and Chief Minister must accept responsibility and step down without delay.

He asserted that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has failed to provide effective governance, remarking that decisions appear to be taken at the behest of Delhi, with the Chief Minister reduced to a mere puppet. The incident in Majitha represents a new low in administrative failure and exposes the government’s inability to control the spread of illicit liquor.

Pointing to the situation in his own constituency, Brahmpura highlighted the ongoing neglect of basic amenities and the lack of meaningful development. Despite the passage of time, residents continue to be deprived of necessary facilities, with little tangible response from the Chief Minister’s office.

Brahmpura drew attention to what he called glaring double standards in victim compensation.

He questioned the logic of awarding only Rs 5 lakh to families of war martyrs, while approving Rs 10 lakh for victims of the Majitha liquor tragedy—a situation that directly resulted from administrative negligence and breakdown of official machinery.

He argued that these measures seem more designed to mask governmental shortcomings and protect those involved with the liquor mafia, rather than provide genuine relief or justice to affected families.

He further recalled the state’s lack of sensitivity in the case of the young fireman Gagandeep Singh from Moga, who died heroically while earning a mere Rs 10,000 monthly salary, yet his family received no aid. In sharp contrast, he noted, leaders such as Jammu & Kashmir’s Chief Minister Omar Abdullah have acted swiftly and compassionately in comparable crises, offering substantial compensation—setting a standard the Mann government fails to meet. He also praised the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee for extending support to victims’ families in Poonch, urging Punjab’s leadership to draw lessons from such proactive initiatives.

Reflecting on previous tragedies, Brahmpura noted the heavy politicization of the spurious liquor disaster in Tarn Taran-Amritsar-Gurdaspur in 2020 by the current Chief Minister, who was then in opposition. Today, under his administration, similar incidents like those in Sangrur (2024) and Majitha have continued, with allegations of local police complicity persisting and investigative processes such as SIT inquiries serving only as token gestures, rarely resulting in accountability for those at the top.

Brahmpura was joined by a significant gathering of local residents and party supporters, including Megh Singh, Ranjeet Singh Pappu, Gajjan Singh, Kashmir Singh, Iqbal Singh Bamra, Dalbir Singh Dhadi, Sarup Singh, Jaswinder Singh, Jagir Singh Dubai, Sahib Singh Bittu, Paramjit Singh, Gurcharan Singh Rinku, among others.

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04/05/2025

AMRITSAR: The officiating Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib and Jathedar of Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj, has asked the Punjab Government to withdraw its decision to set up a pollution-causing factory on the holy land of Sri Chamkaur Sahib, respecting the s...

04/01/2025

Rajinder Mohan Singh Chhina today appealed to the Centre Government to declare a national holiday on the occasion of Parkash Purab (Birth Anniversary) of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji,



FROM AMRIK SINGH

AMRITSAR JANUARY 4

AMRITSAR:

Senior BJP leader Rajinder Mohan Singh Chhina today appealed to the Centre Government to declare a national holiday on the occasion of Parkash Purab (Birth Anniversary) of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth and last Sikh Guru. He said Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s sacrifices for the nation were unparalleled in history and his ‘austerity, self-discipline and bravery” need to be remembered nation-wide.

Chhina in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the BJP-led NDA Government has taken so many decisions in favour ofPunjab in general and Sikh Community in particular. He said that Hon’ble Prime Minister Modi has special regard for the Sikhs, who are brave and committed to the welfare of mankind. He said the PM who reveres the Sikh Gurus and their philosophy has unflinching faith in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.

“Thus, as a mark of respect and befitting dedication, the celebration of Gurpurab on January 6 must be declared as a national holiday. I appealed to the Modi Government to take no time in taking such a decision”, said Chhina adding that Punjab government and neighbouring state governments including Haryana and Himachal Pradesh have already declared holiday on Gurpurab.

He said that the Modi Government’s decision to celebrate the martyrdom day of Sahibzada Zoarawar Singh Ji and Sahibzada Fateh Singh Ji i.e. sons of Sri Guru Gobind Singh as ‘Veer Bal Diwas’ has already been highly appreciated. Guru Gobind Singh Ji created the ‘Khalsa’ i.e. a casteless group of Sikhs that embodies courage and commitment. Guru Gobind Singh Ji was a divine messenger, a warrior, a poet, and a philosopher.

Thus the whole country must celebrate his services for humanity. The Centre Government must declare the holiday on ‘Parkash Purab’ of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji so that the people from the other part of the country can also learn from the teachings of Sri Guru Gobind Singh JI.

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08/12/2024

AMRITSAR: Under the Mission Rozgar launched by Punjab Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, today, the Punjab Minister for Local Government, Dr. Ravjot Singh, handed over appointment letters to 85 individuals at the Municipal Corporation office. Speaking on the occasion, Dr...

08/12/2024

AMRITSAR: Narain Singh Chaura, who fired at Sukhbir Singh Badal at Sri Darbar Sahib Amritsar, has been again sent to a three-day police remand.

06/12/2024

AMRITSAR: Amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state, Commissionerate Police (CP) Amritsar has successfully averted a possible gr***de attack on a police establishment in Batala area with the arrest of 10 persons including four key operatives of cross-bo...

03/12/2024

Punjab businessmen get international platform from Pytax: Dhaliwal
People of Punjab have to wait for Paytax for a whole year: Sakshi Sahni
Traffic will remain smooth in Pytax , police will be deployed for public safety: Bhullar
From December 5, 600 businessmen of eight states and four countries will gather in the city of Guru

FROM AMRIK SINGH
AMRITSAR DECEMBER 2
The businessmen of Punjab are getting an international platform through the Punjab International Trade Expo (PITAX) organized every year by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Punjab's NRI Affairs Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal expressed this view while addressing a press conference held on Monday before the 18th Pitax to be held at the Pitax Maidan at Ranjit Avenue in Amritsar .
He said that trade fairs are organized in many cities in Punjab but Pitax has created a new identity at the international level. Due to which many countries including Afghanistan , Egypt , Pakistan , Thailand are participating here this time
It has now become the most prestigious and awaited event here. Not only Amritsar but the people of Punjab are eagerly waiting for it.
Speaking on this occasion, District Deputy Commissioner of Amritsar Sakshi Sahni said that through this event, which runs from December 5 to December 9, businessmen from different states of the country get an opportunity to come to Amritsar to display their products, while local businessmen Relations with neighboring states are strengthened. Sakshi Sahni said that Punjab government is fully cooperating in this event.
He said that Punjab government institutes such as Markfaid, Milfaid , PEDA , Amritsar Development Authority , Punjab Khadi and Village Industry Corporation , Punjab Tourism , Punjab Agro Industry Corporation , PSIEC , PIDB , GMADA , Punjab Infotech , Pansap , PSWC and Punjab Mandi Board. Departments are participating in it. According to Sakshi Sahni, about 50 women's self-help groups running in collaboration with the Punjab government are participating in Paytax this time.
Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said that lakhs of people attend this event every year. Special arrangements have been made here to keep the traffic system smooth and the safety of the tourists.
Welcoming the guests on this occasion, PhDCCI Punjab Chapter Chairman Karan Gilhotra said that apart from four neighboring countries, businessmen from eight states and Union Territories of the country are arriving here. He said that for the first time, twenty businessmen of Gujarat State Handloom and Heidicraft Development Corporation are participating in Paytax.
Apart from this, the businessmen of National Jute Board , Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization , KVIC , NABARD , Textile Manufacturers Association of India , Ministry of MSME are participating.
Gilhotra said that tourism awards will be given for the first time during Paytax for the purpose of promoting tourism in Punjab. Apart from this, a heritage show will be organized to showcase the ancient culture of Punjab. In which Bollywood star Jimmy Shergill will specially participate

03/12/2024

Akal Takht constitutes 6-member committee for new membership of Akali Dal, directed both groups to join

FROM AMRIK SINGH

AMRITSAR DECEMBER 2

Giani Raghbir Singh Jathedar of Akal Takht and other Jathedars today ordered that the membership recruitment of Shiromani Akali Dal should be started as soon as possible and elections to be completed within 6 months. Jathedar asked to shut their separate houses and work for unified akali dal.

Jathedar announced to constitute a six-member committee including Shiromani Committee SGPC Chief Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami, Manpreet Singh Ayali, Jathedar Gurpartap Singh Wadala, Santa Singh Umedpur, Iqbal Singh Jhunda and Bibi Satwant Kaur ( daughter of late Bhai Amrik Singh).

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