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Amid opposition, Tek Singh Dhanaula takes charge as Jathedar of Takht Sri Damdama Sahib in low-profile ceremony
April 09, 2025 4:39 pm
The SGPC had announced Tek Singh Dhanaula’s appointment on March 7 after it removed Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh and Takht Kesgarh Sahib Jathedar Giani Sultan Singh from their posts.
Sikhs being forced to shift out, migrants being settled in large numbers in Punjab: Jathedar
March 11, 2025 8:37 am
Originally scheduled for 10 am, the installation ceremony was conducted in the early hours Monday, in the wake of threats by some Nihang bodies and the Damdami Taksal, which had vowed to prevent the ceremony from taking place at Anandpur Sahib.
Jathedars’ removal exposes Shiromani Akali Dal divide, deep chasm between Sukhbir, Majithia
March 09, 2025 4:33 am
The Akali Dal-dominated apex gurdwara body had sacked Giani Harpreet Singh as the Takht Damdama Sahib Jathedar
SGPC removes Jathedars of Akal Takht, Takht Kesgarh Sahib; former SAD district chief among new picks
March 07, 2025 3:39 pm
The SGPC appointed Sikh preacher Kuldeep Singh Gargaj as Jathedar of Takht Kesgarh Sahib with additional charge as Akal Takht Jathedar. Tek Singh Dhanaula will serve as Takht Damdama Sahib Jathedar.
Top Jathedar’s pitch for SAD threatens his credibility
January 12, 2022 7:12 am
But as Punjab heads to polls, Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh has batted for the Badals-led Akali Dal in a way that has dented the popular perception about him.
Parallel ‘jathedars’ summon Sukhbir Singh Badal over desecration
July 01, 2016 1:11 pm
The ‘jathedars’ were appointed at a controversial “Sarbat Khalsa’ called by radical groups last year.
‘Jathedars’ to begin Punjab tour from May 10
May 08, 2016 9:32 am
This will be the second leg of their tour after having visited the Takht Hazur Sahib in Nanded, Maharashtra on Wednesday and Takht Patna Sahib, Bihar on Saturday.
‘New jathedars’ under scanner on social media
November 13, 2015 1:05 am
Among those in the firing line was Baljit Singh Daduwal, appointed interim jathedar of the Takht Damdama Sahib.
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