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		<title>Pro-Panthic Anti-Drug Activist Parvinder Singh Jhota Murdered</title>
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<p><strong>The Sikh activist, Jhota, was known for confronting drug sellers and had emerged as a grassroots voice against Punjab’s drug crisis.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Mansa, Punjab (KP) —</strong> Parvinder Singh Jhota, a grassroots anti-drug activist known for challenging the alleged illegal sale of intoxicating substances in Punjab’s Mansa region, was shot dead at a chemist shop on Tuesday, October 13. Four of his companions were also reported injured in the shooting, which occurred during a confrontation with the shop owner and was partially captured on a Facebook livestream.</p>
<p>Jhota’s killing has renewed concerns about the scale of Punjab’s drug problem, the risks faced by people who challenge suspected drug networks, and the responsibilities of government agencies tasked with controlling the illegal sale of intoxicating substances.</p>
<p>Beyond his anti-drug activism, Jhota was also known among supporters as a pro-Panthic activist who maintained his Sikh saroop. His public identity reflected a commitment to Sikh appearance and an outspoken approach to issues affecting Punjab and the Sikh community.</p>
<h2>From Kabaddi to the Anti-Drug Movement</h2>
<p>Originally from Mansa, Parvinder Singh, popularly known as Jhota, had been associated with freestyle kabaddi before becoming increasingly involved in grassroots efforts against drug abuse and the alleged illegal sale of addictive substances.</p>
<p>He formed an “Anti-Drug Task Force” and became known for confronting people he suspected of selling drugs. He also launched the <em>Nasha Roko, Rozgar Do</em> (“Stop Drugs, Provide Employment”) campaign, taking his message into villages and encouraging local residents to organize against the drug problem.</p>
<p>According to published reports, his activities helped bring attention to alleged drug sales at certain medical stores and contributed to the emergence of village-level anti-drug committees in parts of the Mansa and Bathinda regions. His videos and interventions circulated widely on social media, making him a recognizable figure in the local anti-drug movement.</p>
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<h2>Fatal Confrontation Captured on Facebook Live</h2>
<p>According to reports by NDTV and <em>The Free Press Journal</em>, Jhota was questioning a drug store (chemist shop) owner Ashwani Kumar over the alleged sale of drugs when an argument escalated and shots were fired.</p>
<p>The livestream reportedly showed Jhota questioning the shopkeeper about the allegations and asking for CCTV footage. The shopkeeper was seen holding a pistol before the confrontation turned fatal. Jhota was taken to Mansa Civil Hospital, where he was declared dead. A hospital official cited in media reports said he had sustained three bullet injuries, including one that pierced his liver. Four other people were reported to have sustained bullet injuries.</p>
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<p>Media reports identified Ashwani Kumar as the alleged shooter and reported that he had fled. The precise circumstances surrounding the confrontation, the allegations about drug sales, and the subsequent legal proceedings remain matters for police investigation.</p>
<h2>Earlier Controversy Over Alleged Drug Sales</h2>
<p>Jhota had previously attracted attention following a confrontation with a medical store owner in July 2023. Reports stated that Jhota and his supporters accused the shopkeeper of selling prohibited or addictive substances. The confrontation led to police cases involving both the shopkeeper and Jhota or his associates.</p>
<p>His contentious methods sometimes brought him into conflict with law-enforcement authorities. Nevertheless, his activism drew attention to a serious public concern: how suspected illegal drug sales are investigated and stopped, and whether official enforcement is sufficient to protect communities affected by substance abuse.</p>
<h2>Questions Over Punjab’s Response to the Drug Crisis</h2>
<p>Jhota’s killing has prompted renewed criticism of the Punjab government’s handling of the drug problem. Opposition politicians have questioned the effectiveness of the government’s anti-drug campaign and asked why responsibility for preventing the illegal sale of intoxicating medicines has not been more effectively enforced.</p>
<p>The case also raises broader questions about the role of drug inspectors, police, and other regulatory authorities in investigating complaints against medical stores. Such allegations must be investigated through lawful procedures, with evidence established and responsibility determined through due process.</p>
<p>In 2023, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann had vowed to make Punjab drug-free, yet the drug crisis continues to haunt Punjab, fueling public suspicion that politicians, sections of the police, and drug dealers may be working in collusion—a perception that demands transparent investigation.</p>
<p>Bhai Amritpal Singh (Waris Punjab), whom Parvinder Singh Jhota sympathized with, was also engaged in anti-drug parchar, urging Punjab’s youth to reject drugs and embrace the Sikh way of life. Amritpal Singh was arrested in April 2023 and has been detained at Dibrugarh Jail in Assam under the National Security Act (NSA).</p>
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		<title>Surrey Morcha Ends After Written Agreement on Satkar of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji</title>
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<p><strong>Sangat Expresses Disappointment Over Lack of Action by Badal-Appointed Acting Akal Takht Jathedar Kuldeep Singh and SGPC President Dhami</strong></p>
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<p>Surrey, British Columbia (KP) — The morcha outside Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Surrey has ended following a written agreement between representatives of the British Columbia Gurdwara Council and the gurdwara management addressing three principal demands concerning the satkar, care, and verification of the 225 saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji that were brought to Canada by cargo vessel in a manner contrary to Panthic maryada.</p>
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<p>The decision to end the morcha was announced on October 2nd following a meeting of a seven-member committee, which approved the written agreement reached the previous evening between BC Council representatives and the gurdwara management.</p>
<p>The development comes after months of controversy surrounding the transportation and handling of the 225 saroops, including their shipment to Canada by commercial cargo vessel and a September incident in which video footage showed saroops being transported in the rear of a work van under conditions that prompted protests by members of the local sangat.</p>
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<h3>Dispute Over 225 Saroops Transported via Commercial Cargo Ship</h3>
<p>The controversy began after 225 saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji were brought to Canada earlier this year on behalf of Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Surrey. More than 100 of these saroops are printed in larrivar format and were reportedly transported following a request from certain members of the Akhand Kirtani Jatha (AKJ), who allegedly collaborated with the Singh Sabha Surrey management in arranging their shipment.</p>
<p>In July, members of the Lower Mainland Sikh sangat and several gurdwaras held a press conference calling for an end to the transportation of saroops by commercial cargo ships and containers. The concerns included the manner in which the saroops were transported from India to Canada and questions regarding their subsequent distribution and care.</p>
<p>The July statement called for detailed records of the institutions and individuals receiving saroops, including their addresses and their ability to maintain the required maryada. It also called for an impartial and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shipment and for accountability where appropriate.</p>
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<p>The issue escalated in September after <a href="https://www.facebook.com/brave.singh.688665/videos/1051281487913239/">video footage emerged</a> showing an attempt to transport saroops in the rear of a work van. Earlier reporting noted that the vehicle contained shoes, food and drink items, rubbish, and other materials, while the saroops were placed on a low mattress without what the protesting organizations described as proper bedding, a palki, or chandoa.</p>
<p>The incident led to a large gathering outside Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Surrey on September 21. Three provincial Sikh organizations subsequently appealed to Sri Akal Takht Sahib for intervention and called for complete information regarding the whereabouts and care of all 225 saroops.</p>
<h3>October 1st Meeting Leads to Written Agreement</h3>
<p>According to the October 2nd press note issued by the morcha sangat, representatives of the BC Council and Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha met at the gurdwara on October 1st to discuss the ongoing dispute and the demands concerning the satkar and care of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.</p>
<p>The meeting resulted in agreement on three principal measures. The gurdwara management subsequently provided the agreement, including a related condition, in writing on its official letterhead to the BC Council.</p>
<p>The written agreement was then considered by a seven-member committee at a meeting held on October 2nd at Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara Sahib Surrey-Delta. The committee approved the agreement and the conditions attached to it.</p>
<h3>Three Measures to by Singh Sabha Gurdwara Management</h3>
<p><strong>1. Akhand Path Sahib and an apology</strong></p>
<p>As an expression of repentance for the lapses arising from the matter, Sri Akhand Path Sahib will begin on Monday, October 5th.</p>
<p>According to the agreement, following the bhog at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, October 7th, the management will offer an apology regarding the matter.</p>
<p><strong>2. List of the 225 Saroops</strong></p>
<p>The gurdwara management has agreed to provide the BC Council with a list of the saroops that were previously given to various homes or other locations.</p>
<p>The purpose of providing the list is to allow the current care and observance of maryada concerning those saroops to be verified.</p>
<p><strong>3. Care and verification of the Saroops</strong></p>
<p>The care and verification of the saroops currently located at Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha will take place under the oversight of representatives of the BC Council.</p>
<p>The BC Council representatives will also be permitted to visit the addresses where saroops were previously distributed. According to the press note, a representative of Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha will accompany them during these visits.</p>
<p>The stated purpose of the verification process is to ensure that the saroops are being maintained with proper satkar and in accordance with maryada.</p>
<p>The BC Council will also provide six Singhs to assist with the process of restoring and maintaining the required satkar.</p>
<h3>Next Phase Will Focus on Verification</h3>
<p>The conclusion of the morcha does not mark the end of the process concerning the 225 saroops. Rather, the agreement establishes a process for determining where the saroops are located and assessing their current care and observance of maryada.</p>
<p>A central component of the agreement is therefore the list of saroops previously distributed to private homes and other locations, followed by visits and verification by BC Council representatives.</p>
<p>The process is also intended to address one of the principal concerns raised during the September protests: the lack of publicly available information regarding the whereabouts and care of the 225 saroops.</p>
<p>The original July demands had similarly called for detailed records concerning the recipients of saroops and for transparent procedures governing their transportation, distribution, and care.</p>
<h3>Matter to Be Reported to Sri Akal Takht Sahib</h3>
<p>The morcha organizers stated that the complete record of the negotiations, the written agreement, and the seven-member committee&#8217;s proceedings will be submitted to Sri Akal Takht Sahib.</p>
<p>The organizers also thanked the sangat for its participation and cooperation throughout the protest and recognized <strong>Bapu Ranjit Singh Ji, Bhai Saroop Singh Ji, and other Singhs who had provided seva from the first day of the morcha</strong>.</p>
<p>With the protest now concluded, attention will turn to the implementation of the written agreement, including the commencement of the Akhand Path Sahib, the public apology, the release of information concerning the 225 saroops, and the verification of their care and maryada at the various locations where they were distributed.</p>
<h3>Criticism of World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) Statement</h3>
<p>The resolution of the Surrey morcha also comes amid criticism of the broader Sikh institutional response to the controversy. A recent statement by the World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO), titled <em>“<a href="https://www.worldsikh.org/wso_calls_for_constructive_dialogue_on_satkaar_and_maryada" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WSO Calls for Constructive Dialogue on Satkaar and Maryada</a>,”</em> called for constructive dialogue and raised concerns about misinformation and division within the community. However, the statement drew significant criticism on social media, with critics arguing that it failed to directly condemn the alleged beadbi incidents involving the shipment and subsequent transportation of the saroops. Some questioned why misinformation and community division were emphasized when the immediate issue before the community was the handling and transportation of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.</p>

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<h3>Silence of Sri Akal Takht Acting Jathedar SGPC Leadership Questioned</h3>
<p>There has also been growing criticism of the lack of a concrete response from Sri Akal Takht Sahib and the SGPC throughout the controversy. Despite repeated appeals for intervention and clarification, including a formal September 22 appeal from the British Columbia Gurdwara Council, Ontario Gurdwara Committee, and Quebec Sikh Council, no decisive public intervention from Sri Akal Takht Sahib was seen during the dispute. Critics have also pointed to the SGPC&#8217;s silence, particularly given its reported involvement in the original shipment of the 225 saroops to Canada.</p>
<figure id="attachment_2700" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2700" style="width: 500px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-2700" src="https://panthic.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/MorchaPosterScene-240x300.png" alt="Scene of Morcha outside Gurdwara Singh Sabha, Surrey" width="500" height="625" srcset="https://panthic.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/MorchaPosterScene-240x300.png 240w, https://panthic.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/MorchaPosterScene-336x420.png 336w, https://panthic.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/MorchaPosterScene.png 673w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-2700" class="wp-caption-text">Scene of Morcha outside Gurdwara Singh Sabha, Surrey</figcaption></figure>
<p>The morcha was sustained by the local sangat in Surrey, who maintained pressure through the protest outside Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha. The written agreement reached during the dispute now places the focus on whether the commitments made by the gurdwara management will be fully implemented and whether the verification process will provide the transparency and accountability sought by the sangat.</p>
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<p>Oct 2nd Press Release by Satkar Morcha:</p>
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<p><strong><a id="GurmukhiVersion"></a>Gurmukhi version:</strong></p>
<h1>ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ ਦੇ ਸਤਿਕਾਰ ਸਬੰਧੀ ਲਿਖਤੀ ਸਮਝੌਤੇ ਉਪਰੰਤ ਸਰੀ ਮੋਰਚਾ ਸਮਾਪਤ</h1>
<p><strong>ਬਾਦਲ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਥਾਪੇ ਕਾਰਜਕਾਰੀ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ ਤਖ਼ਤ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਦੇ ਜਥੇਦਾਰ ਕੁਲਦੀਪ ਸਿੰਘ ਅਤੇ SGPC ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨ ਧਾਮੀ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਕਾਰਵਾਈ ਨਾ ਕੀਤੇ ਜਾਣ ’ਤੇ ਸੰਗਤ ਵਿੱਚ ਨਿਰਾਸ਼ਾ</strong></p>
<p><strong>ਸਰੀ, ਬ੍ਰਿਟਿਸ਼ ਕੋਲੰਬੀਆ (KP) —</strong> ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਸਿੰਘ ਸਭਾ ਸਰੀ ਦੇ ਬਾਹਰ ਚੱਲ ਰਿਹਾ ਮੋਰਚਾ ਬ੍ਰਿਟਿਸ਼ ਕੋਲੰਬੀਆ ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਕੌਂਸਲ ਦੇ ਨੁਮਾਇੰਦਿਆਂ ਅਤੇ ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਪ੍ਰਬੰਧਕਾਂ ਵਿਚਕਾਰ ਹੋਏ ਲਿਖਤੀ ਸਮਝੌਤੇ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਸਮਾਪਤ ਹੋ ਗਿਆ ਹੈ। ਸਮਝੌਤੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਕੈਨੇਡਾ ਲਿਆਂਦੇ ਗਏ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ ਦੇ 225 ਪਾਵਨ ਸਰੂਪਾਂ ਦੇ ਸਤਿਕਾਰ, ਸੇਵਾ-ਸੰਭਾਲ ਅਤੇ ਤਸਦੀਕ ਸਬੰਧੀ ਤਿੰਨ ਮੁੱਖ ਮੰਗਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਮੰਨਿਆ ਗਿਆ ਹੈ। ਇਨ੍ਹਾਂ 225 ਪਾਵਨ ਸਰੂਪਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਕਮਰਸ਼ੀਅਲ ਕਾਰਗੋ ਜਹਾਜ਼ ਰਾਹੀਂ ਕੈਨੇਡਾ ਲਿਆਂਦਾ ਗਿਆ ਸੀ, ਜਿਸ ਨੂੰ ਪੰਥਕ ਮਰਿਆਦਾ ਦੇ ਉਲਟ ਹੋਇਆ ਦੱਸਿਆ ਗਿਆ ਹੈ।</p>
<p>ਮੋਰਚਾ ਸਮਾਪਤ ਕਰਨ ਦਾ ਫੈਸਲਾ 2 ਅਕਤੂਬਰ ਨੂੰ ਸੱਤ ਮੈਂਬਰੀ ਕਮੇਟੀ ਦੀ ਮੀਟਿੰਗ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਐਲਾਨਿਆ ਗਿਆ। ਕਮੇਟੀ ਨੇ 1 ਅਕਤੂਬਰ ਦੀ ਸ਼ਾਮ ਨੂੰ ਬੀ.ਸੀ. ਕੌਂਸਲ ਦੇ ਨੁਮਾਇੰਦਿਆਂ ਅਤੇ ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਪ੍ਰਬੰਧਕਾਂ ਵਿਚਕਾਰ ਹੋਏ ਲਿਖਤੀ ਸਮਝੌਤੇ ਨੂੰ ਪ੍ਰਵਾਨਗੀ ਦਿੱਤੀ।</p>
<p>ਇਹ ਘਟਨਾਕ੍ਰਮ 225 ਪਾਵਨ ਸਰੂਪਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਕੈਨੇਡਾ ਲਿਆਉਣ ਅਤੇ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਦੀ ਸੇਵਾ-ਸੰਭਾਲ ਨੂੰ ਲੈ ਕੇ ਕਈ ਮਹੀਨਿਆਂ ਤੋਂ ਚੱਲ ਰਹੇ ਵਿਵਾਦ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਸਾਹਮਣੇ ਆਇਆ ਹੈ। ਇਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਕਮਰਸ਼ੀਅਲ ਕਾਰਗੋ ਜਹਾਜ਼ ਰਾਹੀਂ ਸਰੂਪਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਕੈਨੇਡਾ ਭੇਜਣ ਅਤੇ ਸਤੰਬਰ ਮਹੀਨੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਸਾਹਮਣੇ ਆਈ ਉਸ ਵੀਡੀਓ ਦਾ ਮਾਮਲਾ ਵੀ ਸ਼ਾਮਲ ਹੈ, ਜਿਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਪਾਵਨ ਸਰੂਪਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਇੱਕ ਵਰਕ ਵੈਨ ਦੇ ਪਿਛਲੇ ਹਿੱਸੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਲਿਜਾਣ ਦੀ ਕੋਸ਼ਿਸ਼ ਦਿਖਾਈ ਦਿੱਤੀ ਸੀ। ਇਸ ਘਟਨਾ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਸਥਾਨਕ ਸੰਗਤ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਰੋਸ ਪ੍ਰਦਰਸ਼ਨ ਕੀਤੇ ਗਏ।</p>
<h2>ਕਮਰਸ਼ੀਅਲ ਕਾਰਗੋ ਜਹਾਜ਼ ਰਾਹੀਂ ਕੈਨੇਡਾ ਲਿਆਂਦੇ 225 ਪਾਵਨ ਸਰੂਪਾਂ ਦਾ ਵਿਵਾਦ</h2>
<p>ਇਹ ਵਿਵਾਦ ਉਸ ਸਮੇਂ ਸ਼ੁਰੂ ਹੋਇਆ ਜਦੋਂ ਇਸ ਸਾਲ ਦੇ ਸ਼ੁਰੂ ਵਿੱਚ ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਸਿੰਘ ਸਭਾ ਸਰੀ ਦੀ ਤਰਫੋਂ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ ਦੇ 225 ਪਾਵਨ ਸਰੂਪ ਕੈਨੇਡਾ ਲਿਆਂਦੇ ਗਏ। ਇਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਵਿੱਚੋਂ 100 ਤੋਂ ਵੱਧ ਪਾਵਨ ਸਰੂਪ ਲੜੀਵਾਰ ਰੂਪ ਵਿੱਚ ਛਪੇ ਹੋਏ ਹਨ। ਸੂਤਰਾਂ ਅਨੁਸਾਰ, ਇਹ ਪਾਵਨ ਸਰੂਪ ਅਖੰਡ ਕੀਰਤਨੀ ਜਥੇ (AKJ) ਦੇ ਕੁਝ ਮੈਂਬਰਾਂ ਦੀ ਬੇਨਤੀ ’ਤੇ ਕੈਨੇਡਾ ਭੇਜੇ ਗਏ ਅਤੇ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਸਿੰਘ ਸਭਾ ਸਰੀ ਦੇ ਪ੍ਰਬੰਧਕਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਮਿਲ ਕੇ ਇਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਕੈਨੇਡਾ ਭੇਜਣ ਦਾ ਪ੍ਰਬੰਧ ਕਰਨ ਦਾ ਦੋਸ਼ ਲਗਾਇਆ ਗਿਆ ਹੈ।</p>
<p>ਜੁਲਾਈ ਵਿੱਚ ਲੋਅਰ ਮੇਨਲੈਂਡ ਦੀ ਸਿੱਖ ਸੰਗਤ ਅਤੇ ਕਈ ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਸਾਹਿਬਾਨ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਇੱਕ ਪ੍ਰੈਸ ਕਾਨਫਰੰਸ ਕੀਤੀ ਗਈ, ਜਿਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਕਮਰਸ਼ੀਅਲ ਕਾਰਗੋ ਜਹਾਜ਼ਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਕੰਟੇਨਰਾਂ ਰਾਹੀਂ ਪਾਵਨ ਸਰੂਪਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਲਿਜਾਣਾ ਬੰਦ ਕਰਨ ਦੀ ਮੰਗ ਕੀਤੀ ਗਈ। ਇਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਚਿੰਤਾਵਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਭਾਰਤ ਤੋਂ ਕੈਨੇਡਾ ਤੱਕ ਪਾਵਨ ਸਰੂਪਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਲਿਜਾਣ ਦੇ ਢੰਗ ਅਤੇ ਇਸ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਦੀ ਵੰਡ ਅਤੇ ਸੇਵਾ-ਸੰਭਾਲ ਨਾਲ ਸਬੰਧਤ ਸਵਾਲ ਸ਼ਾਮਲ ਸਨ।</p>
<p>ਜੁਲਾਈ ਵਿੱਚ ਜਾਰੀ ਕੀਤੇ ਬਿਆਨ ਵਿੱਚ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਸੰਸਥਾਵਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਵਿਅਕਤੀਆਂ ਦਾ ਪੂਰਾ ਰਿਕਾਰਡ ਦੇਣ ਦੀ ਮੰਗ ਕੀਤੀ ਗਈ ਸੀ, ਜਿਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਪਾਵਨ ਸਰੂਪ ਦਿੱਤੇ ਗਏ ਸਨ। ਇਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਦੇ ਪਤੇ ਅਤੇ ਪਾਵਨ ਸਰੂਪਾਂ ਦੀ ਲੋੜੀਂਦੀ ਮਰਿਆਦਾ ਅਨੁਸਾਰ ਸੇਵਾ-ਸੰਭਾਲ ਕਰਨ ਬਾਰੇ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ ਵੀ ਮੰਗੀ ਗਈ ਸੀ। ਇਸ ਤੋਂ ਇਲਾਵਾ, ਪਾਵਨ ਸਰੂਪਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਕੈਨੇਡਾ ਭੇਜਣ ਦੇ ਪੂਰੇ ਮਾਮਲੇ ਦੀ ਨਿਰਪੱਖ ਅਤੇ ਪਾਰਦਰਸ਼ੀ ਜਾਂਚ ਅਤੇ ਜਿੱਥੇ ਲੋੜ ਹੋਵੇ ਉੱਥੇ ਜਵਾਬਦੇਹੀ ਤੈਅ ਕਰਨ ਦੀ ਮੰਗ ਕੀਤੀ ਗਈ ਸੀ।</p>
<p>ਸਤੰਬਰ ਵਿੱਚ ਮਾਮਲਾ ਉਸ ਸਮੇਂ ਹੋਰ ਗੰਭੀਰ ਹੋ ਗਿਆ ਜਦੋਂ ਇੱਕ ਵੀਡੀਓ ਸਾਹਮਣੇ ਆਈ, ਜਿਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਪਾਵਨ ਸਰੂਪਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਇੱਕ ਵਰਕ ਵੈਨ ਦੇ ਪਿਛਲੇ ਹਿੱਸੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਲਿਜਾਣ ਦੀ ਕੋਸ਼ਿਸ਼ ਦਿਖਾਈ ਦਿੱਤੀ। ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਕੀਤੀ ਗਈ ਰਿਪੋਰਟਿੰਗ ਅਨੁਸਾਰ, ਵਾਹਨ ਵਿੱਚ ਜੁੱਤੀਆਂ, ਖਾਣ-ਪੀਣ ਦੀਆਂ ਵਸਤਾਂ, ਕੂੜਾ ਅਤੇ ਹੋਰ ਸਮਾਨ ਮੌਜੂਦ ਸੀ, ਜਦਕਿ ਪਾਵਨ ਸਰੂਪ ਇੱਕ ਨੀਵੇਂ ਗੱਦੇ ਉੱਪਰ ਰੱਖੇ ਗਏ ਸਨ। ਵਿਰੋਧ ਕਰ ਰਹੀਆਂ ਸੰਸਥਾਵਾਂ ਅਨੁਸਾਰ, ਵੈਨ ਵਿੱਚ ਲੋੜੀਂਦੇ ਬਿਸਤਰੇ, ਪਾਲਕੀ ਜਾਂ ਚੰਦੋਆ ਦਾ ਪ੍ਰਬੰਧ ਨਹੀਂ ਸੀ।</p>
<p>ਇਸ ਘਟਨਾ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ 21 ਸਤੰਬਰ ਨੂੰ ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਸਿੰਘ ਸਭਾ ਸਰੀ ਦੇ ਬਾਹਰ ਵੱਡੀ ਗਿਣਤੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਸੰਗਤ ਇਕੱਠੀ ਹੋਈ। ਇਸ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਤਿੰਨ ਸੂਬਾਈ ਸਿੱਖ ਸੰਸਥਾਵਾਂ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ ਤਖ਼ਤ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਨੂੰ ਦਖ਼ਲ ਦੇਣ ਦੀ ਅਪੀਲ ਕੀਤੀ ਗਈ ਅਤੇ ਸਾਰੇ 225 ਪਾਵਨ ਸਰੂਪਾਂ ਦੀ ਸਥਿਤੀ ਅਤੇ ਸੇਵਾ-ਸੰਭਾਲ ਬਾਰੇ ਪੂਰੀ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ ਦੇਣ ਦੀ ਮੰਗ ਕੀਤੀ ਗਈ।</p>
<h2>1 ਅਕਤੂਬਰ ਦੀ ਮੀਟਿੰਗ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਲਿਖਤੀ ਸਮਝੌਤਾ</h2>
<p>ਮੋਰਚਾ ਸੰਗਤ ਵੱਲੋਂ 2 ਅਕਤੂਬਰ ਨੂੰ ਜਾਰੀ ਕੀਤੇ ਪ੍ਰੈਸ ਨੋਟ ਅਨੁਸਾਰ, ਬੀ.ਸੀ. ਕੌਂਸਲ ਦੇ ਨੁਮਾਇੰਦਿਆਂ ਅਤੇ ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਸਿੰਘ ਸਭਾ ਦੇ ਪ੍ਰਬੰਧਕਾਂ ਦੀ 1 ਅਕਤੂਬਰ ਨੂੰ ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਵਿਖੇ ਮੀਟਿੰਗ ਹੋਈ। ਮੀਟਿੰਗ ਵਿੱਚ ਚੱਲ ਰਹੇ ਵਿਵਾਦ ਅਤੇ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ ਦੇ ਸਤਿਕਾਰ ਅਤੇ ਸੇਵਾ-ਸੰਭਾਲ ਸਬੰਧੀ ਮੰਗਾਂ ਬਾਰੇ ਗੱਲਬਾਤ ਕੀਤੀ ਗਈ।</p>
<p>ਮੀਟਿੰਗ ਦੌਰਾਨ ਤਿੰਨ ਮੁੱਖ ਮੰਗਾਂ ਸਬੰਧੀ ਸਹਿਮਤੀ ਬਣੀ। ਇਸ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਪ੍ਰਬੰਧਕਾਂ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਸਬੰਧਤ ਸ਼ਰਤ ਸਮੇਤ ਸਮਝੌਤਾ ਆਪਣੇ ਅਧਿਕਾਰਤ ਲੈਟਰਹੈੱਡ ਉੱਪਰ ਲਿਖਤੀ ਰੂਪ ਵਿੱਚ ਬੀ.ਸੀ. ਕੌਂਸਲ ਨੂੰ ਦਿੱਤਾ ਗਿਆ।</p>
<p>ਇਸ ਲਿਖਤੀ ਸਮਝੌਤੇ ਨੂੰ 2 ਅਕਤੂਬਰ ਨੂੰ ਗੁਰੂ ਨਾਨਕ ਸਿੱਖ ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਸਰੀ-ਡੈਲਟਾ ਵਿਖੇ ਹੋਈ ਸੱਤ ਮੈਂਬਰੀ ਕਮੇਟੀ ਦੀ ਮੀਟਿੰਗ ਵਿੱਚ ਵਿਚਾਰਿਆ ਗਿਆ। ਕਮੇਟੀ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਸਮਝੌਤੇ ਅਤੇ ਇਸ ਨਾਲ ਜੁੜੀਆਂ ਸ਼ਰਤਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਪ੍ਰਵਾਨਗੀ ਦੇ ਦਿੱਤੀ ਗਈ।</p>
<h2>ਸਿੰਘ ਸਭਾ ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਪ੍ਰਬੰਧਕਾਂ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਮੰਨੀਆਂ ਤਿੰਨ ਮੁੱਖ ਮੰਗਾਂ</h2>
<p><strong>1. ਪਸ਼ਚਾਤਾਪ ਅਤੇ ਮੁਆਫ਼ੀ ਸਬੰਧੀ</strong><br />
ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਸਿੰਘ ਸਭਾ ਦੇ ਪ੍ਰਬੰਧਕਾਂ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਹੋਈ ਕੁਤਾਹੀ ਦੇ ਪਸ਼ਚਾਤਾਪ ਹਿਤ ਸੋਮਵਾਰ, 5 ਅਕਤੂਬਰ ਨੂੰ ਸਵੇਰੇ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਖੰਡ ਪਾਠ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਆਰੰਭ ਕਰਵਾਏ ਜਾਣਗੇ। ਬੁੱਧਵਾਰ ਸਵੇਰੇ 9 ਵਜੇ ਭੋਗ ਪੈਣ ਉਪਰੰਤ ਇਸ ਮਾਮਲੇ ਸਬੰਧੀ ਮੁਆਫ਼ੀ ਮੰਗਣ ਦੀ ਸਹਿਮਤੀ ਨੂੰ ਪ੍ਰਵਾਨ ਕੀਤਾ ਗਿਆ।</p>
<p><strong>2. ਪਾਵਨ ਸਰੂਪਾਂ ਦੀ ਸੂਚੀ ਸਬੰਧੀ</strong><br />
225 ਸਰੂਪਾਂ ਵਿੱਚੋਂ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਵੱਖ-ਵੱਖ ਘਰਾਂ ਜਾਂ ਅਸਥਾਨਾਂ ਵਿਖੇ ਦਿੱਤੇ ਗਏ ਪਾਵਨ ਸਰੂਪਾਂ ਦੀ ਸੂਚੀ ਬੀਸੀ ਕੌਂਸਲ ਨੂੰ ਦਿੱਤੀ ਜਾਵੇਗੀ, ਤਾਂ ਜੋ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਦੀ ਮੌਜੂਦਾ ਸੇਵਾ-ਸੰਭਾਲ ਅਤੇ ਮਰਿਆਦਾ ਸਬੰਧੀ ਤਸਦੀਕ ਕੀਤੀ ਜਾ ਸਕੇ।</p>
<p><strong>3. ਸੇਵਾ-ਸੰਭਾਲ ਅਤੇ ਤਸਦੀਕ ਸਬੰਧੀ</strong><br />
ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਸਿੰਘ ਸਭਾ ਵਿਖੇ ਮੌਜੂਦ ਪਾਵਨ ਸਰੂਪਾਂ ਦੀ ਸੇਵਾ-ਸੰਭਾਲ ਅਤੇ ਅੱਗੇ ਹੋਣ ਵਾਲੀ ਤਸਦੀਕ ਬੀਸੀ ਕੌਂਸਲ ਦੇ ਨੁਮਾਇੰਦਿਆਂ ਦੀ ਦੇਖ-ਰੇਖ ਹੇਠ ਹੋਵੇਗੀ। ਕੌਂਸਲ ਦੇ ਨੁਮਾਇੰਦੇ ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਦੇ ਇੱਕ ਨੁਮਾਇੰਦੇ ਨੂੰ ਨਾਲ ਲੈ ਕੇ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਦਿੱਤੇ ਗਏ ਪਾਵਨ ਸਰੂਪਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਸਬੰਧਤ ਪਤਿਆਂ ਉੱਤੇ ਜਾ ਕੇ ਸੇਵਾ-ਸੰਭਾਲ ਅਤੇ ਮਰਿਆਦਾ ਬਾਰੇ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਕੀਤੀ ਜਾ ਸਕਦੀ ਹੈ । ਇਸ ਦਾ ਉਦੇਸ਼ ਪਾਵਨ ਸਰੂਪਾਂ ਦਾ ਪੂਰਨ ਸਤਿਕਾਰ ਯਕੀਨੀ ਬਣਾਉਣਾ ਹੈ।</p>
<p>ਬੀ.ਸੀ. ਕੌਂਸਲ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਸਤਿਕਾਰ ਦੀ ਬਹਾਲੀ ਅਤੇ ਸੇਵਾ-ਸੰਭਾਲ ਦੇ ਕੰਮ ਵਿੱਚ ਸਹਾਇਤਾ ਲਈ ਛੇ ਸਿੰਘ ਵੀ ਮੁਹੱਈਆ ਕਰਵਾਏ ਜਾਣਗੇ।</p>
<h2>ਅਗਲਾ ਪੜਾਅ ਪਾਵਨ ਸਰੂਪਾਂ ਦੀ ਤਸਦੀਕ ’ਤੇ ਕੇਂਦਰਿਤ</h2>
<p>ਮੋਰਚੇ ਦਾ ਸਮਾਪਤ ਹੋਣਾ 225 ਪਾਵਨ ਸਰੂਪਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਸਬੰਧਤ ਮਾਮਲੇ ਦਾ ਅੰਤ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ। ਸਮਝੌਤੇ ਰਾਹੀਂ ਇਹ ਪਤਾ ਲਗਾਉਣ ਲਈ ਇੱਕ ਪ੍ਰਕਿਰਿਆ ਤੈਅ ਕੀਤੀ ਗਈ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਪਾਵਨ ਸਰੂਪ ਇਸ ਸਮੇਂ ਕਿੱਥੇ ਮੌਜੂਦ ਹਨ ਅਤੇ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਦੀ ਸੇਵਾ-ਸੰਭਾਲ ਅਤੇ ਮਰਿਆਦਾ ਦੀ ਪਾਲਣਾ ਕਿਸ ਤਰ੍ਹਾਂ ਕੀਤੀ ਜਾ ਰਹੀ ਹੈ।</p>
<p>ਸਮਝੌਤੇ ਦਾ ਇੱਕ ਮੁੱਖ ਹਿੱਸਾ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਪਾਵਨ ਸਰੂਪਾਂ ਦੀ ਸੂਚੀ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਕਰਨਾ ਹੈ ਜੋ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਨਿੱਜੀ ਘਰਾਂ ਜਾਂ ਹੋਰ ਅਸਥਾਨਾਂ ਵਿਖੇ ਦਿੱਤੇ ਗਏ ਸਨ। ਇਸ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਬੀ.ਸੀ. ਕੌਂਸਲ ਦੇ ਨੁਮਾਇੰਦਿਆਂ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਥਾਵਾਂ ’ਤੇ ਜਾ ਕੇ ਤਸਦੀਕ ਕੀਤੀ ਜਾਵੇਗੀ।</p>
<p>ਇਹ ਪ੍ਰਕਿਰਿਆ ਸਤੰਬਰ ਵਿੱਚ ਹੋਏ ਰੋਸ ਪ੍ਰਦਰਸ਼ਨਾਂ ਦੌਰਾਨ ਉਠਾਈ ਗਈ ਇੱਕ ਮੁੱਖ ਚਿੰਤਾ—225 ਪਾਵਨ ਸਰੂਪਾਂ ਦੀ ਸਥਿਤੀ ਅਤੇ ਸੇਵਾ-ਸੰਭਾਲ ਬਾਰੇ ਜਨਤਕ ਤੌਰ ’ਤੇ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ ਦੀ ਘਾਟ—ਨੂੰ ਵੀ ਦੂਰ ਕਰਨ ਦਾ ਯਤਨ ਹੈ।</p>
<p>ਜੁਲਾਈ ਵਿੱਚ ਉਠਾਈਆਂ ਗਈਆਂ ਮੰਗਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਵੀ ਪਾਵਨ ਸਰੂਪ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਕਰਨ ਵਾਲਿਆਂ ਦਾ ਪੂਰਾ ਰਿਕਾਰਡ ਅਤੇ ਪਾਵਨ ਸਰੂਪਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਲਿਜਾਣ, ਵੰਡਣ ਅਤੇ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਦੀ ਸੇਵਾ-ਸੰਭਾਲ ਲਈ ਪਾਰਦਰਸ਼ੀ ਪ੍ਰਬੰਧਾਂ ਦੀ ਮੰਗ ਕੀਤੀ ਗਈ ਸੀ।</p>
<h2>ਮਾਮਲਾ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ ਤਖ਼ਤ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਨੂੰ ਭੇਜਿਆ ਜਾਵੇਗਾ</h2>
<p>ਮੋਰਚਾ ਪ੍ਰਬੰਧਕਾਂ ਅਨੁਸਾਰ, ਗੱਲਬਾਤ ਦਾ ਪੂਰਾ ਰਿਕਾਰਡ, ਲਿਖਤੀ ਸਮਝੌਤਾ ਅਤੇ ਸੱਤ ਮੈਂਬਰੀ ਕਮੇਟੀ ਦੀ ਕਾਰਵਾਈ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ ਤਖ਼ਤ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਨੂੰ ਭੇਜੀ ਜਾਵੇਗੀ।</p>
<p>ਮੋਰਚਾ ਪ੍ਰਬੰਧਕਾਂ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਮੋਰਚੇ ਦੌਰਾਨ ਸੰਗਤ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਦਿੱਤੇ ਸਹਿਯੋਗ ਅਤੇ ਸ਼ਮੂਲੀਅਤ ਲਈ ਧੰਨਵਾਦ ਕੀਤਾ ਗਿਆ। ਇਸ ਮੌਕੇ <strong>ਬਾਪੂ ਰਣਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ, ਭਾਈ ਸਰੂਪ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ ਅਤੇ ਮੋਰਚੇ ਦੇ ਪਹਿਲੇ ਦਿਨ ਤੋਂ ਸੇਵਾ ਨਿਭਾਉਣ ਵਾਲੇ ਹੋਰ ਸਿੰਘਾਂ</strong> ਦਾ ਵੀ ਸਨਮਾਨ ਕੀਤਾ ਗਿਆ।</p>
<p>ਮੋਰਚਾ ਸਮਾਪਤ ਹੋਣ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਹੁਣ ਧਿਆਨ ਲਿਖਤੀ ਸਮਝੌਤੇ ਨੂੰ ਲਾਗੂ ਕਰਨ ਵੱਲ ਹੋਵੇਗਾ। ਇਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਖੰਡ ਪਾਠ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਦੀ ਆਰੰਭਤਾ, ਜਨਤਕ ਮੁਆਫ਼ੀ, 225 ਪਾਵਨ ਸਰੂਪਾਂ ਸਬੰਧੀ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ ਮੁਹੱਈਆ ਕਰਵਾਉਣਾ ਅਤੇ ਵੱਖ-ਵੱਖ ਥਾਵਾਂ ’ਤੇ ਮੌਜੂਦ ਪਾਵਨ ਸਰੂਪਾਂ ਦੀ ਸੇਵਾ-ਸੰਭਾਲ ਅਤੇ ਮਰਿਆਦਾ ਦੀ ਤਸਦੀਕ ਸ਼ਾਮਲ ਹੈ।</p>
<h2>ਵਰਲਡ ਸਿੱਖ ਆਰਗੇਨਾਈਜ਼ੇਸ਼ਨ ਆਫ਼ ਕੈਨੇਡਾ (WSO) ਦੇ ਬਿਆਨ ’ਤੇ ਵੀ ਉੱਠੇ ਸਵਾਲ</h2>
<p>ਸਰੀ ਮੋਰਚਾ ਖਤਮ ਹੋਣ ਦੇ ਨਾਲ ਇਸ ਮਾਮਲੇ ’ਤੇ ਸਿੱਖ ਸੰਸਥਾਵਾਂ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਨਿਭਾਈ ਗਈ ਭੂਮਿਕਾ ਨੂੰ ਲੈ ਕੇ ਵੀ ਸਵਾਲ ਉੱਠ ਰਹੇ ਹਨ। ਵਰਲਡ ਸਿੱਖ ਆਰਗੇਨਾਈਜ਼ੇਸ਼ਨ ਆਫ਼ ਕੈਨੇਡਾ (WSO) ਵੱਲੋਂ ਹਾਲ ਹੀ ਵਿੱਚ <strong>“WSO Calls for Constructive Dialogue on Satkaar and Maryada”</strong> ਸਿਰਲੇਖ ਹੇਠ ਬਿਆਨ ਜਾਰੀ ਕੀਤਾ ਗਿਆ। ਇਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਮਸਲੇ ਨੂੰ ਮਿਲ ਬੈਠ ਕੇ ਹੱਲ ਕਰਨ ਦੀ ਗੱਲ ਕੀਤੀ ਗਈ ਅਤੇ ਭਾਈਚਾਰੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਗਲਤ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ ਅਤੇ ਵੰਡ ਬਾਰੇ ਚਿੰਤਾ ਜ਼ਾਹਰ ਕੀਤੀ ਗਈ।</p>
<p>ਪਰ WSO ਦੇ ਇਸ ਬਿਆਨ ਨੂੰ ਸੋਸ਼ਲ ਮੀਡੀਆ ’ਤੇ ਕਾਫ਼ੀ ਆਲੋਚਨਾ ਦਾ ਸਾਹਮਣਾ ਕਰਨਾ ਪਿਆ। ਆਲੋਚਕਾਂ ਦਾ ਕਹਿਣਾ ਸੀ ਕਿ ਬਿਆਨ ਵਿੱਚ ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਸਿੰਘ ਸਭਾ ਨਾਲ ਸਬੰਧਤ ਪਾਵਨ ਸਰੂਪਾਂ ਦੀ ਬੇਅਦਬੀ ਦੇ ਦੋਸ਼ਾਂ ਦੀ ਸਿੱਧੇ ਤੌਰ ’ਤੇ ਨਿੰਦਾ ਨਹੀਂ ਕੀਤੀ ਗਈ। ਖਾਸ ਤੌਰ ’ਤੇ ਪਾਵਨ ਸਰੂਪਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਕਮਰਸ਼ੀਅਲ ਕਾਰਗੋ ਰਾਹੀਂ ਕੈਨੇਡਾ ਲਿਆਉਣ ਅਤੇ ਬਾਅਦ ਵਿੱਚ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਵੈਨ ਰਾਹੀਂ ਲਿਜਾਣ ਦੇ ਮਾਮਲੇ ਨੂੰ ਲੈ ਕੇ ਸਵਾਲ ਉਠਾਏ ਗਏ।</p>
<p>ਕੁਝ ਆਲੋਚਕਾਂ ਨੇ ਇਹ ਵੀ ਸਵਾਲ ਕੀਤਾ ਕਿ ਜਦੋਂ ਮੁੱਖ ਮਸਲਾ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ ਦੇ ਪਾਵਨ ਸਰੂਪਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਲਿਜਾਣ ਅਤੇ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਦੇ ਸਤਿਕਾਰ ਨਾਲ ਸਬੰਧਤ ਸੀ ਤਾਂ WSO ਵੱਲੋਂ ਗਲਤ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ ਅਤੇ ਭਾਈਚਾਰੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਵੰਡ ਦੇ ਮੁੱਦੇ ਨੂੰ ਕਿਉਂ ਉਭਾਰਿਆ ਗਿਆ।</p>
<h2>ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ ਤਖ਼ਤ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਦੇ ਕਾਰਜਕਾਰੀ ਜਥੇਦਾਰ ਅਤੇ SGPC ਦੀ ਭੂਮਿਕਾ ’ਤੇ ਸਵਾਲ</h2>
<p>ਇਸ ਪੂਰੇ ਮਾਮਲੇ ਦੌਰਾਨ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ ਤਖ਼ਤ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਅਤੇ SGPC ਵੱਲੋਂ ਠੋਸ ਕਾਰਵਾਈ ਨਾ ਕੀਤੇ ਜਾਣ ਨੂੰ ਲੈ ਕੇ ਵੀ ਸੰਗਤ ਵਿੱਚ ਨਿਰਾਸ਼ਾ ਸਾਹਮਣੇ ਆਈ ਹੈ। ਦਖ਼ਲ ਦੀ ਮੰਗ ਨੂੰ ਲੈ ਕੇ ਕਈ ਵਾਰ ਅਪੀਲਾਂ ਕੀਤੀਆਂ ਗਈਆਂ। ਇਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ 22 ਸਤੰਬਰ ਨੂੰ ਬ੍ਰਿਟਿਸ਼ ਕੋਲੰਬੀਆ ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਕੌਂਸਲ, ਓਨਟਾਰੀਓ ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਕਮੇਟੀ ਅਤੇ ਕਿਊਬੈਕ ਸਿੱਖ ਕੌਂਸਲ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ ਤਖ਼ਤ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਨੂੰ ਕੀਤੀ ਗਈ ਰਸਮੀ ਅਪੀਲ ਵੀ ਸ਼ਾਮਲ ਸੀ। ਇਸ ਦੇ ਬਾਵਜੂਦ ਵਿਵਾਦ ਦੌਰਾਨ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ ਤਖ਼ਤ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਕੋਈ ਠੋਸ ਜਨਤਕ ਕਾਰਵਾਈ ਸਾਹਮਣੇ ਨਹੀਂ ਆਈ।</p>
<p>SGPC ਦੀ ਚੁੱਪ ਨੂੰ ਲੈ ਕੇ ਵੀ ਸਵਾਲ ਉੱਠੇ ਹਨ। ਖਾਸ ਤੌਰ ’ਤੇ ਇਸ ਲਈ ਕਿ 225 ਪਾਵਨ ਸਰੂਪਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਕੈਨੇਡਾ ਭੇਜਣ ਦੀ ਕਾਰਵਾਈ ਵਿੱਚ SGPC ਦੀ ਕਥਿਤ ਭੂਮਿਕਾ ਬਾਰੇ ਵੀ ਸਵਾਲ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਹੀ ਉੱਠ ਚੁੱਕੇ ਸਨ।</p>
<p>ਸਰੀ ਦੀ ਸਥਾਨਕ ਸੰਗਤ ਨੇ ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਸਿੰਘ ਸਭਾ ਦੇ ਬਾਹਰ ਮੋਰਚਾ ਲਗਾ ਕੇ ਇਸ ਮਾਮਲੇ ’ਤੇ ਲਗਾਤਾਰ ਦਬਾਅ ਬਣਾਈ ਰੱਖਿਆ। ਹੁਣ ਲਿਖਤੀ ਸਮਝੌਤਾ ਹੋਣ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਦੇਖਣਾ ਇਹ ਹੋਵੇਗਾ ਕਿ ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਪ੍ਰਬੰਧਕਾਂ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਕੀਤੇ ਗਏ ਵਾਅਦੇ ਕਿੰਨੀ ਹੱਦ ਤੱਕ ਪੂਰੇ ਕੀਤੇ ਜਾਂਦੇ ਹਨ ਅਤੇ 225 ਪਾਵਨ ਸਰੂਪਾਂ ਦੀ ਜਾਂਚ ਅਤੇ ਸੇਵਾ-ਸੰਭਾਲ ਬਾਰੇ ਸੰਗਤ ਨੂੰ ਕਿੰਨੀ ਪਾਰਦਰਸ਼ੀ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ ਦਿੱਤੀ ਜਾਂਦੀ ਹੈ।</p>
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		<title>Punjab Police Intervention of Sri Akal Takht Ardaas Draws Sharp Criticism Amid SGPC Saroop Shipping Row</title>
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<p>AMRITSAR, Punjab (KP) &#8211; A gathering of Sikh organizations at Sri Akal Takht Sahib to seek Panthic action over the controversial shipment of 225 saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji to Canada took an unexpected turn after a senior Punjab Police officer intervened <em>(<a href="#VIDEO">video below</a>)</em> during the proceedings, prompting accusations of government interference in Panthic matters. The incident comes amid growing calls from Sikh organizations for greater transparency and Panth-wide protocols governing the international transportation of Guru Granth Sahib Ji.</p>
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<p>Representatives of Sikh organizations had assembled to submit a memorandum to the Akal Takht Secretariat and perform an ardas regarding what they describe as the disrespectful transportation of Guru Granth Sahib Ji aboard a commercial container ship.</p>
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<p>During the gathering, a senior Punjab Police officer, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP) Harpal Singh engaged with organizers and challenged the basis for the proposed ardas. According to video recordings of the exchange, the officer argued that an ardas should not be offered on the premise of beadbi, stating that such a conclusion had not been established.</p>
<p>The intervention immediately drew objections from Sikh activists, who questioned why a police officer was involved in determining whether Sikhs could perform an ardas before Sri Akal Takht Sahib concerning an issue of Panthic concern. Organizers argued that decisions relating to religious observances, including whether an ardas should be offered, rest with the Sikh Panth and the Akal Takht Sahib rather than the civil administration.</p>
<p><strong>Panthic Organizations: Transportation Alternatives Were Available</strong></p>
<p>Addressing the gathering, Sikh activist Bhai Tejbir Singh of Damdami Taksal argued that the controversy extends far beyond whether existing administrative procedures were followed. He maintained that the central issue is whether the highest standards of satkar (reverence) for Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji were observed.</p>
<p>Bhai Tejbir Singh questioned why the SGPC chose to transport the saroops by commercial sea freight when, according to him, more respectful alternatives were available.</p>
<p>He stated that if private individuals could establish specialized transportation facilities for religious purposes, the SGPC—with its resources and institutional authority—could likewise have developed arrangements befitting the Guru Granth Sahib. He further claimed that a Canadian company had offered the use of a private aircraft dedicated to transporting Guru Granth Sahib Ji without carrying alcohol or other commercial cargo, describing it as a seva opportunity. According to Bhai Tejbir Singh, the existence of such alternatives undermines the argument that containerized sea transport was the only practical option.</p>
<p>For the organizations present, the issue is therefore not simply whether damage occurred during the voyage, but whether every possible measure was taken to uphold the highest standards of respect for Guru Granth Sahib Ji.</p>
<p><strong>Calls for Independent Panthic Review</strong></p>
<p>The Sikh organizations are urging the Akal Takht Sahib to independently examine the shipment and establish clear Panth-wide protocols for the international transportation of Guru Granth Sahib Ji.</p>
<p>Among the demands being advanced are:</p>
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<li><em>an independent inspection of the transported saroops;</em></li>
<li><em>a review of the procedures used during the shipment;</em></li>
<li><em>greater transparency regarding future overseas transportation; and</em></li>
<li><em>the establishment of globally applicable Panthic standards for transporting, handling, and receiving Guru Granth Sahib Ji.</em></li>
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<p>Supporters argue that as Sikh communities continue to grow around the world, uniform standards approved by the Akal Takht Sahib are essential to prevent similar controversies in the future. Sikh organizations in Canada have recently submitted recommendations to the Akal Takht Secretariat seeking measures to avoid a recurrence of the dispute.</p>
<p><strong>Focus Shifts to Police Interference &amp; Independence of Sikh Institutions</strong></p>
<p>Speakers at the gathering also stated that the presence of Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP) Harpal Singh attempting to influence proceedings at Sri Akal Takht Sahib raises broader questions about the independence of Sikh institutions and the proper relationship between the civil administration and the Panth&#8217;s highest temporal authority.<a id="VIDEO"></a></p>
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<p>For the organizations assembled, the controversy has now evolved beyond one shipment to Canada. They contend it has become a wider Panthic discussion about preserving the Reverence and Respect for Guru Granth Sahib Ji, strengthening accountability within Sikh institutions, and ensuring that deliberations before the Akal Takht Sahib remain free from government and third-party influences.</p>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 02:16:34 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>The removal of <em>Satluj</em> from streaming platforms in India has transformed the long-awaited biographical film on Shaheed Jaswant Singh Khalra into more than a cinematic release—it has become the latest chapter in an ongoing debate over how one of Punjab&#8217;s most painful periods should be remembered.</p>
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<p>Based on the life of renowned human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, the film chronicles his investigation into thousands of unidentified bodies that were secretly cremated during Punjab&#8217;s years of militancy and counter-insurgency. Khalra&#8217;s painstaking documentation of these cremations brought international attention to allegations of enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and other human rights abuses committed during the late 1980s and early 1990s. He was abducted in 1995 and later murdered, a crime for which several Punjab Police officials were ultimately convicted.</p>
<p>Originally announced under the title <em>Punjab &#8217;95</em>, the film spent years in limbo after India&#8217;s film certification authorities reportedly sought extensive cuts. Although it briefly appeared on the streaming platform ZEE5 under the new title <em>Satluj</em>, it was removed within days after government intervention citing security concerns, further fueling controversy over artistic freedom and public access to historical narratives.</p>
<p>Rather than silencing discussion, the film&#8217;s removal has prompted community screenings throughout Punjab and abroad, where Sikh organizations, human rights advocates, and members of the public have gathered to watch and discuss Khalra&#8217;s legacy. These grassroots screenings have become opportunities for older generations to share their experiences while introducing younger Sikhs to a period of history that many believe has received insufficient public attention.</p>
<p>For many Sikhs, the significance of <em>Satluj</em> extends well beyond the story of one individual. The renewed interest in Khalra&#8217;s work has revived longstanding calls for greater acknowledgment of the violence, disappearances, and alleged human rights violations that marked Punjab during the insurgency era. Advocates argue that confronting difficult historical episodes—including the experiences of victims and their families—is an essential step toward accountability, reconciliation, and lasting justice.</p>
<p>The controversy has also drawn criticism from religious leaders, civil liberties advocates, and members of Khalra&#8217;s own family, who contend that restricting public access to the film only reinforces the perception that uncomfortable chapters of Punjab&#8217;s history remain politically sensitive. The Akal Takht has called for the film to be allowed to reach audiences, describing open discussion of Khalra&#8217;s work as important to preserving historical truth.</p>
<p>Whether viewed as a film, a historical account, or a catalyst for public dialogue, <em>Satluj</em> has succeeded in bringing renewed attention to Jaswant Singh Khalra&#8217;s legacy. Three decades after his assassination, the questions he raised about truth, justice, and accountability continue to resonate far beyond the courtroom, reminding many that unresolved chapters of history cannot easily be erased from public memory.</p>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 19:04:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 22:39:04 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>CHANDIGARH, PUNJAB — Akal Federation Chief Bhai Kanwar Singh Dhami, a steadfast Panthic figure and lifelong advocate for Sikh rights and a dedicated community sewadar, passed away on January 9th at a private hospital Chandigarh. His passing has sent a wave of sorrow across Panthic circles in Punjab and the global Sikh diaspora.<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1906" src="https://news.panthic.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ParaLineSpace-300x3.png" alt="" width="300" height="3" srcset="https://panthic.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ParaLineSpace-300x3.png 300w, https://panthic.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ParaLineSpace-696x8.png 696w, https://panthic.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ParaLineSpace-534x8.png 534w, https://panthic.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ParaLineSpace.png 732w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Bhai Kanwar Singh Dhami was closely associated with Gur Asra Trust in Sector 55, Palsora, Chandigarh where he cared for and educated numerous children, including the children of Shaheeds during the earlier decades. He was widely respected for his uncompromising stand on Panth, principles, and justice. Throughout his life, he remained deeply committed to Sikh causes, especially during the darkest and most testing times for the Panth in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Supporters remember him as a man of courage, and unshakable resolve.</p>
<p><strong>Challenged KP Gill&#8217;s Surrender Drama</strong></p>
<p>One of the most defining moments of Bhai Sahib’s life came in 1994, when Punjab Police arranged a press conference in Chandigarh to project his so-called “surrender.” In a moment that has since become etched in Panthic memory, Bhai Kanwar Singh Dhami refused to bow to pressure, and instead of reading a prepared statement, he boldly spoke the truth by openly challenging then Punjab Police chief KP Gill.</p>
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<p>Standing before the media and senior officials, Bhai Sahib declared that he and his family had been kept in illegal detention and subjected to coercion. Rejecting the narrative imposed upon him, he raised Panthic slogans and exposed the repression faced by Sikh families during that era. “ਸੱਚ ਬੋਲਣਾ ਮੇਰਾ ਫ਼ਰਜ਼ ਹੈ (It is my duty to speak the truth.)” he reportedly stated, even as police forcibly removed him from the stage. For many Sikhs, that moment symbolized a rare and fearless public stand against state oppression at a time when silence was enforced through fear.</p>
<p>Human rights groups later cited Bhai Dhami’s case while raising concerns about illegal detentions, custodial abuse, and intimidation during counter-insurgency operations in Punjab. Within the Panth, his stand is remembered not merely as an act of defiance, but as an example of <em>Chardi Kalaa</em> in the face of tyranny.</p>
<p>Bhai Kanwar Singh Dhami’s struggle was not his alone — his family endured grievous suffering alongside him. According to historical records, his wife was tortured and even lost her unborn child after authorities attempted to force a false confession. Later pressure on his wife, a former schoolteacher, reportedly led to severe harassment and a nervous breakdown under state intimidation tactics. Their six-year-old son was also caught in this campaign of coercion and fear, illustrating the profound sacrifices borne by his loved ones in pursuit of truth and justice for the Panth.</p>
<figure id="attachment_2296" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2296" style="width: 942px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-2296 size-full" src="https://news.panthic.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/BhaiKanwarSinghDhamiDesPardes.png" alt="" width="942" height="634" srcset="https://panthic.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/BhaiKanwarSinghDhamiDesPardes.png 942w, https://panthic.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/BhaiKanwarSinghDhamiDesPardes-300x202.png 300w, https://panthic.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/BhaiKanwarSinghDhamiDesPardes-768x517.png 768w, https://panthic.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/BhaiKanwarSinghDhamiDesPardes-624x420.png 624w, https://panthic.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/BhaiKanwarSinghDhamiDesPardes-696x468.png 696w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 942px) 100vw, 942px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-2296" class="wp-caption-text">Cover Page of Des Pardes Newspaper with Bhai Kanwar Singh Dhami and his Singhni and son.</figcaption></figure>
<p>Bhai Sahib endured multiple imprisonments and had the honor of working closely with Sant Jarnail Singh Ji Khalsa Bhindranwale. On 26 January 1984, Bhai Kanwar Singh Dhami, along with prominent Panthic figures including Jathedar Bhai Jagjit Singh Nihang Khudda, Shaheed Bhai Swaran Singh Nihang Khudda, Shaheed Bhai Gurmeet Singh Khudda, Bhai Manjit Singh Bolewal, and Bhai Pritam Singh Jahura, issued the Khalistan Constitution from the parkarma (ramparts) of Sri Akal Takht Sahib under the banner of Akal Federation.</p>
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<p>In the years that followed, Bhai Kanwar Singh Dhami remained connected to Panthic causes while keeping a low public profile. Those close to him say he never sought fame or recognition. “Bhai Sahib lived quietly, but his stand spoke loudly,” said one Panthic activist. Another remarked, “He showed the Panth what it means to refuse jhooth, even when the cost is high.”</p>
<p>Following news of his passing, tributes poured in from Sikh organizations and community members, many describing him as a Gursikh who never compromised. “This is a major loss to the Panth,” read one statement. “Bhai Kanwar Singh Dhami will be remembered among those who stood firm when the Panth was under siege.”</p>
<p>Bhai Kanwar Singh Dhami&#8217;s Antim Sankar was performed at cremation grounds in sector 55 of Chandigarh and was honored by various Panthic organizations and personalities during the services.</p>
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		<title>Controversy Erupts Over BJP/RSS Linked Gurdwara Management Leaders&#8217; Conduct During Shaheedee Commemorations</title>
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<p>INDORE, MADHYA PRADES &#8211; A fresh controversy has surfaced surrounding key officials of the Central Sri Guru Singh Sabha and affiliated Gurdwara Management Committees in Indore, Madhya Pradesh who are linked to the ruling Bhatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). These individuals, holding prominent religious and educational positions, are facing criticism for engaging in entertainment and leisure activities at a time when the Sikh community worldwide was observing solemn martyrdom anniversaries.<br />
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Ojectionable Behaviour during Shaheedee Anniversaries</strong></p>
<p>Videos and photos uploaded by these leaders themselves on social media show them dancing, partying, and vacationing on the beaches of Goa, reportedly staying at a luxury Taj hotel and arriving via a chartered flight. The timing of this trip has sparked outrage, as it coincided with the martyrdom day of Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji and the remembrance of the 1984 Operation Blue Star assault on Sri Darbar Sahib Complex, both of deep emotional and spiritual significance for Sikhs.</p>
<p>Prominent among those featured in the videos are Harpal Singh alias “Monu Bhatia” (current President of the Central Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Indore), Avtar Singh Saini, Sonu Bagga, Surjeet Singh Tuteja (General Secretary, MP Central Sri Guru Singh Sabha), Kamaljit Singh Chhabra (President, Gurdwara Sri Guru Har Rai Ji), Rikki Gandhi, and Manpreet Singh, among 81 others.</p>
<p>These individuals not only hold roles in religious institutions but also serve on the boards of Sikh educational bodies like Khalsa College, Mumbai, and the governing body of Sri Guru Granth Sahib University, Fatehgarh Sahib. However, their recent conduct—posting videos of singing, dancing, and partying—has drawn widespread condemnation.</p>
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<p><strong>Sardar Kapur Singh’s Prophecy Resurfaces</strong></p>
<p>In this context, a poem by the late Panthic intellectual Sardar Kapur Singh, former Member of Parliament and ICS officer, has gained renewed attention. His satirical lines, written decades ago, seemingly forecast the current state of affairs, criticizing pseudo-religious leaders who form alliances with political powers while neglecting Sikh values:</p>
<p><em>&#8220;Alliances with the Sangh, chanting donations nonstop,</em><br />
<em>Sikh heritage forgotten, looting with both hands&#8230;</em><br />
<em>Banners fly, flowers adorn their cars,</em><br />
<em>They dance and drink, far from Panthic scars&#8230;&#8221;</em></p>
<p>ਸ਼੍ਰੌਮਣੀ ਹਮਾਰੀ ਰਹੇ ਸੇਵਾ ਚੰਦਾ ਜਾਰੀ ਰਹੇ,<br />
ਸੰਘ ਨਾਲ ਯਾਰੀ ਰਹੇ ,ਥੱਲੇ ਆਰੀਆ ਸਮਾਜ ਕੇ,<br />
ਸਿੱਖੀ ਕੀ ਨਾ ਬਾਤ ਚੱਲੇ, ਪੰਥ ਕੀ ਨਾ ਗਾਥ ਚੱਲੇ ,<br />
ਲੂਟ ਦੋਨੋਂ ਹਾਥ ਚੱਲੇ,ਸੰਗ ਸਾਜ ਬਾਜ ਕੇ,<br />
ਅਕਲ ਕੀ ਨਾ ਗੱਲ ਰਹੇ, ਇੱਕੋ ਕਾਲੀ ਦਲ ਰਹੇ,<br />
ਨਿੱਤ ਤਰਥੱਲ ਰਹੇ, ਜ਼ਿੰਦਾਬਾਦ ਗਾਜ ਕੇ,<br />
ਝੰਡੀ ਵਾਲੀ ਕਾਰ ਰਹੇ,ਫੂਲਣ ਕੇ ਹਾਰ ਰਹੇਂ,<br />
ਗੋਲਕੇਂ ਭਰਪੂਰ ਕਰੇ, ਸਿੱਖ ਭਾਜ ਭਾਜ ਕੇ,<br />
ਪੰਥ ਕੇ ਦਰਦ ਹੇਤ ਬੁੱਧੀ ਕੀ ਜੋ ਸੇਧ ਦੇਵੇ,<br />
ਨਿਕਟ ਨਾ ਆਣੇ ਪਾਵੇ,ਰਾਜ ਭਾਗ ਕਾਜ ਕੇ,,<br />
ਜਥੇਦਾਰ ਕਹਿਤ,ਬਿਰਾਜੋ,ਮਤ ਭਾਜੋ ਸਿੱਖੋ,<br />
ਝੂਲਤੇ ਨਿਸ਼ਾਨ ਰਹੇਂ ਪੰਥ ਮਹਾਰਾਜ ਕੇ</p>
<p>The poem&#8217;s relevance today is striking, with many believing it aptly describes the current leadership of the Central Sri Guru Singh Sabha in Indore.</p>
<p><strong>Links With BJP, RSS Under Scrutiny</strong></p>
<p>These leaders are known to maintain strong ties with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), attending their programs and sharing photos and videos with senior Sangh figures on social media. Critics argue that these ties have helped them remain in power and avoid accountability, even after multiple complaints were lodged with Sri Akal Takht Sahib regarding their actions.</p>
<p>Sources suggest that these officials, including some accused of involvement in the liquor trade and land dealings, regularly organize culturally inappropriate events under the guise of Sikh functions. Despite widespread community concern, no formal action has been taken.</p>
<p><strong>Mixed Reactions From Sikh Leadership<br />
</strong><br />
When contacted, many current and former Sikh leaders from Indore refused to comment or did not answer calls. However, Jasbir Singh Gandhi, former President of the Central Sri Guru Singh Sabha and a long-time General Secretary, confirmed the close ties these individuals maintain with Takht Jathedars and political leaders, which he claims has prevented any disciplinary action.</p>
<p>In contrast, Avtar Singh Saini acknowledged the Goa trip but defended it as a private picnic unrelated to religious affairs. He admitted, however, that such videos should not have been posted publicly.</p>
<p>Monu Bhatia, current President and one of the key figures involved in the Goa event, also defended the trip, stating it was an annual group vacation for a large Sikh circle from Indore. &#8220;There was nothing wrong in dancing on a cruise; it was purely recreational,&#8221; he stated.</p>
<p><strong>Calls for Action</strong></p>
<p>However, voices from within the community are demanding accountability. Several concerned Sikhs from Indore, speaking anonymously, expressed frustration over the hold these &#8220;pseudo-leaders&#8221; have on religious institutions due to their political backing. They urged Sri Akal Takht Sahib and major Sikh organizations to take stern action and restore Panthic decorum in leadership.</p>
<p>As the Sikh community mourns its martyrs, the behavior of these self-styled leaders has ignited a debate about the integrity of those at the helm of Sikh religious and educational institutions—and whether their actions reflect the spiritual and moral standards expected by the Panth.</p>
<p>Sikh Scholar <a href="https://www.facebook.com/anurag.singh.468831">Anurag Singh</a> on his Facebook page highlighted the RSS/BJP connected politicians coalescing with various Punjab based Sikh leaders including present and past Takht Jathedars, Budha Dal and SGPC leaders.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=4276472222676638&amp;id=100009417073262&amp;rdid=zAcke3VLumfTDVCJ#">(1) Anurag Singh &#8211; ਹਾਥੀ ਕੇ ਦਾਂਤ ਖਾਣੇ ਕੇ ਔਰ,ਦਿਖਾਣੇ ਕੇ ਔਰ:ਅਕਾਲੀ ਦੱਲ ਦਾ&#8230; | Facebook</a><br />
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<p><strong>Video Sources and partial list of videos:<br />
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<p><strong><a id="Gurmukhi"></a>Gurmukhi Format:</strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>ਭਾਜਪਾ ਤੇ ਸੰਘ ਨਾਲ ਯਾਰੀ ਪਾ ਕੇ ਕੇਂਦਰੀ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਸਿੰਘ ਸਭਾ ਤੇ ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਪ੍ਰਬੰਧਕ ਕਮੇਟੀਆਂ, ਇੰਦੌਰ ਮੱਧ ਪ੍ਰਦੇਸ਼ ਦੇ ਅਹੁਦੇਦਾਰ ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਰਹਿਣੀ ਬਹਿਣੀ ਨੂੰ ਲਾਂਭੇ ਕਰਕੇ ਬਣੇ ਰੰਗੀਨ ਮਿਜਾਜ</strong></span></p>
<p>ਪੰਥ ਦੇ ਰੌਸਨ ਦਿਮਾਗ ਸਿਰਦਾਰ ਕਪੂਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਸਾਬਕਾ ਡਿਪਟੀ ਕਮਿਸ਼ਨਰ ਤੇ ਮੈਂਬਰ ਲੋਕ ਸਭਾ ਨੇ ਅਖੌਤੀ ਪੰਥਕ ਲੀਡਰਾਂ ਦੇ ਕਿਰਦਾਰ ਨੂੰ ਇੱਕ ਛੋਟੀ ਕਵਿਤਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਬਿਆਨ ਕੀਤਾ ਸੀ:</p>
<p>ਸ਼੍ਰੌਮਣੀ ਹਮਾਰੀ ਰਹੇ ਸੇਵਾ ਚੰਦਾ ਜਾਰੀ ਰਹੇ, ਸੰਘ ਨਾਲ ਯਾਰੀ ਰਹੇ ,ਥੱਲੇ ਆਰੀਆ ਸਮਾਜ ਕੇ,<br />
ਸਿੱਖੀ ਕੀ ਨਾ ਬਾਤ ਚੱਲੇ, ਪੰਥ ਕੀ ਨਾ ਗਾਥ ਚੱਲੇ , ਲੂਟ ਦੋਨੋਂ ਹਾਥ ਚੱਲੇ,ਸੰਗ ਸਾਜ ਬਾਜ ਕੇ,<br />
ਅਕਲ ਕੀ ਨਾ ਗੱਲ ਰਹੇ, ਇੱਕੋ ਕਾਲੀ ਦਲ ਰਹੇ, ਨਿੱਤ ਤਰਥੱਲ ਰਹੇ, ਜ਼ਿੰਦਾਬਾਦ ਗਾਜ ਕੇ,<br />
ਝੰਡੀ ਵਾਲੀ ਕਾਰ ਰਹੇ,ਫੂਲਣ ਕੇ ਹਾਰ ਰਹੇਂ, ਗੋਲਕੇਂ ਭਰਪੂਰ ਕਰੇ, ਸਿੱਖ ਭਾਜ ਭਾਜ ਕੇ,<br />
ਪੰਥ ਕੇ ਦਰਦ ਹੇਤ ਬੁੱਧੀ ਕੀ ਜੋ ਸੇਧ ਦੇਵੇ, ਨਿਕਟ ਨਾ ਆਣੇ ਪਾਵੇ,ਰਾਜ ਭਾਗ ਕਾਜ ਕੇ<br />
ਜਥੇਦਾਰ ਕਹਿਤ,ਬਿਰਾਜੋ,ਮਤ ਭਾਜੋ ਸਿੱਖੋ, ਝੂਲਤੇ ਨਿਸ਼ਾਨ ਰਹੇਂ ਪੰਥ ਮਹਾਰਾਜ ਕੇ</p>
<p>ਸਰਦਾਰ ਕਪੂਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ ਨੇ ਭਾਵੇਂ ਇਹ ਕਵਿਤਾ ਬਹੁਤ ਸਾਲ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਲਿਖੀ ਸੀ ਪਰ ਇਹ ਕਵਿਤਾ ਕੇਂਦਰੀ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਸਿੰਘ ਸਭਾ ਇੰਦੌਰ ਤੇ ਉਥੋਂ ਦੇ ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਪ੍ਰਬੰਧਕ ਕਮੇਟੀਆਂ ਦੇ ਕਈ ਅਹੁਦੇਦਾਰਾਂ ਤੇ ਪੂਰੀ ਤਰ੍ਹਾਂ ਢੁਕਦੀ ਹੈ । ਇਹ ਅਹੁਦੇਦਾਰ ਜਿੱਥੇ ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਪ੍ਰਬੰਧਕ ਕਮੇਟੀਆਂ ਦੇ ਮੈਂਬਰ ਨੇ, ਕੇਂਦਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਸਿੰਘ ਸਭਾ ਦੇ ਅਹੁਦੇਦਾਰ ਨੇ, ਖਾਲਸਾ ਕਾਲਜ ਬੰਬਈ ਦੇ ਸੀਨੀਅਰ ਮੈਂਬਰ ਨੇ, ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ ਯੂਨੀਵਰਸਿਟੀ ਫਤਿਹਗੜ੍ਹ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ ਦੇ ਗਵਰਨਰ ਬਾਡੀ ਮੈਂਬਰ ਨੇ, ਉਹਨਾਂ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਆਪਣੇ ਸੋਸ਼ਲ ਮੀਡੀਆ ਤੇ ਆਪਣੇ ਨਾਚ ਗਾਣੇ ਅਤੇ ਰੰਗੀਨ ਮਿਜਾਜੀ ਨਾਲ ਮਨੋਰੰਜਨ ਕਰਦਿਆਂ ਦੀਆਂ ਵੀਡੀਓ ਫੋਟੋਆਂ ਅਪਲੋਡ ਕੀਤੀਆਂ ਹਨ। ਇਹ ਰੰਗੀਨ ਮਿਜਾਜੀ ਮਨੋਰੰਜਨ ਦੀਆਂ ਵੀਡੀਓ ਅਤੇ ਫੋਟੋਆਂ ਉਸ ਸਮੇਂ ਅਪਲੋਡ ਕੀਤੀ ਗਈਆ ਜਦੋਂ ਸਾਰੀ ਸਿੱਖ ਕੌਮ ਸ਼ਹੀਦਾਂ ਦੇ ਸਿਰਤਾਜ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਅਰਜਨ ਦੇਵ ਜੀ ਦੇ ਸ਼ਹੀਦੀ ਦਿਹਾੜੇ ਨੂੰ ਅਤੇ ਸਾਕਾ ਨੀਲਾ ਤਾਰਾ ਦੇ ਤੀਜੇ ਘੱਲੂਘਾਰੇ ਦੇ ਮਹਾਨ ਸ਼ਹੀਦਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਯਾਦ ਕਰ ਰਹੀ ਸੀ।</p>
<p>ਇਹ ਅਖੌਤੀ ਪੰਥਕ ਆਗੂ ਆਪਣੇ ਸੋਸ਼ਲ ਮੀਡੀਆ ਤੇ ਅਕਸਰ ਤਖਤਾਂ ਦੇ ਜਥੇਦਾਰ, ਸ਼੍ਰੌਮਣੀ ਕਮੇਟੀ ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨ,ਨਿਹੰਗ ਸਿੰਘ ਆਗੂਆਂ ਅਤੇ ਹੋਰਨਾਂ ਪੰਥਕ ਆਗੂਆਂ ਨਾਲ ਆਪਣੀਆਂ ਫੋਟੋਆਂ ਅਤੇ ਵੀਡੀਓ ਅਕਸਰ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼ਿਤ ਕਰਦੇ ਰਹਿੰਦੇ ਹਨ ਜੋ ਕਿ ਸਾਡੇ ਕੋਲ ਵੀ ਮੌਜੂਦ ਹਨ। ਇਹਨਾਂ ਫੋਟੋਆਂ ਅਤੇ ਵੀਡੀਓਜ ਨੂੰ ਵੇਖ ਕੇ ਇੰਝ ਲੱਗਦਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਇਹ ਕੇਵਲ ਦਿਖਾਵੇ ਮਾਤਰ ਅਤੇ ਪੰਥ ਵਿੱਚ ਆਪਣੀ ਬੱਲੇ-ਬੱਲੇ ਕਰਵਾਉਣ ਲਈ ਹਨ, ਜਾਂ ਤਾਂ ਤਖਤਾਂ ਦੇ ਜਥੇਦਾਰ, ਸ਼੍ਰੋਮਣੀ ਕਮੇਟੀ ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨ, ਅਤੇ ਹੋਰ ਨਿਹੰਗ ਸਿੰਘ ਆਗੂਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਇਹਨਾਂ ਦੀ ਰਹਿਣੀ ਬਹਿਣੀ ਅਤੇ ਕਿਰਦਾਰ ਦਾ ਪਤਾ ਨਹੀਂ ਜਾਂ ਉਹ ਇਹਨਾਂ ਕੋਲੋਂ ਮਾਇਆ ਦੇ ਗੱਫੇ ਅਤੇ ਸਿਰੋਪੇ ਲੈਣ ਖਾਤਰ ਇਹਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਕਿਰਦਾਰ ਨੂੰ ਅੱਖੋਂ ਪਰੋਖੇ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਨ। ਅਤੇ ਬੜੀ ਬੇਸ਼ਰਮੀ ਦੀ ਗੱਲ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਅਜਿਹੇ ਮਹਾਨ ਵਿਅਕਤੀਆਂ ਦੀ ਸੰਗਤ ਨਾਲ ਵੀ ਇਹਨਾਂ ਅਖੌਤੀ ਸਿੰਘ ਸਭਾ ਆਗੂਆਂ ਦੇ ਜੀਵਨ ਉੱਤੇ ਜਾਂ ਇਹਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਪਰਿਵਾਰਾਂ ਦੇ ਜੀਵਨ ਉੱਤੇ ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਰਹਿਣੀ ਬਹਿਣੀ ਦਾ ਕੋਈ ਅਸਰ ਨਹੀਂ ਦਿਸਦਾ।</p>
<p>ਹੁਣ ਜਦੋਂ ਸਾਰੀ ਕੌਮ ਸ਼ਹੀਦਾਂ ਦੇ ਸਿਰਤਾਜ ਗੁਰੂ ਅਰਜਨ ਦੇਵ ਜੀ ਦਾ ਸ਼ਹੀਦੀ ਦਿਹਾੜਾ ਅਤੇ ਤੀਜੇ ਘੱਲੂਘਾਰੇ ਸਾਕਾ ਨੀਲਾ ਤਾਰਾ ਦੇ ਸ਼ਹੀਦਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਯਾਦ ਕਰ ਰਹੀ ਹੈ ਤਾਂ ਇਸ ਸਮੇਂ ਕੇਂਦਰੀ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਸਿੰਘ ਸਭਾ ਇੰਦੌਰ ਦੇ ਮੌਜੂਦਾ ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨ ਹਰਪਾਲ ਸਿੰਘ ਉਰਫ “ਮੋਨੂ ਭਾਟੀਆ”, ਅਵਤਾਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਸੈਣੀ, ਸੋਨੂੰ ਬੱਗਾ, ਸੁਰਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਟੂਟੇਜਾ ਸਕੱਤਰ ਮੱਧ ਪ੍ਰਦੇਸ਼ ਕੇਂਦਰੀ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਸਿੰਘ ਸਭਾ, ਕਮਲਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਛਾਬੜਾ ਮੀਤ ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨ ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਹਰਿਰਾਏ ਜੀ, ਰਿੱਕੀ ਗਾਂਧੀ ਅਤੇ ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਮੈਂਬਰ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਸਿੰਘ ਸਭਾ ਸਮੇਤ ੮੧ ਹੋਰ ਇਹਨਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਸੰਬੰਧਿਤ ਪਤਵੰਤੇ ਸਿੱਖ ਗੋਆ ਦੇ ਸਮੁੰਦਰ ਕਿਨਾਰੇ ਮਨੋਰੰਜਨ ਕਰਦੇ ਹੋਏ ਖੁਸ਼ੀਆਂ ਮਨਾ ਰਹੇ ਹਨ।</p>
<p>ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਸੂਚਨਾਵਾਂ ਅਨੁਸਾਰ ਇਹ ਸਾਰੇ ਵਿਸ਼ੇਸ਼ ਜਹਾਜ ਰਾਹੀਂ ਗੋਆ ਪਹੁੰਚੇ ਤੇ ਉਥੋਂ ਦੇ ਪ੍ਰਸਿੱਧ ਤਾਜ ਹੋਟਲ ਵਿੱਚ ਠਹਿਰੇ। ਗੋਆ ਵਿਚ ਹੀ ਸਮੁੰਦਰ ਦੇ ਕਿਨਾਰੇ ਨੱਚਦੇ ਗਾਉਂਦੇ ਚੀਕਾਂ ਮਾਰਦੇ ਅਤੇ ਮਨੋਰੰਜਨ ਕਰਦਿਆਂ ਦੀਆਂ ਵੀਡੀਓ ਇਹਨਾਂ ਨੇ ਆਪ ਸੋਸ਼ਲ ਮੀਡੀਆ ਤੇ ਪਾਈਆਂ ਹਨ ਇਸ ਤੋਂ ਇਲਾਵਾ ਕਲੱਬਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਨੱਚਦਿਆਂ ਦੀਆਂ ਵੀਡੀਓਜ ਵੀ ਇਹਨਾਂ ਆਪ ਆਪਣੇ ਸੋਸ਼ਲ ਮੀਡੀਆ ਖਾਤਿਆਂ ਤੋਂ ਅਪਲੋਡ ਕੀਤੀਆਂ ਹਨ। ਆਰ ਐਸ ਐਸ ਦੇ ਸੀਨੀਅਰ ਆਗੂਆਂ ਨਾਲ ਮੀਟਿੰਗਾਂ ਤੇ ਸਬੰਧਾ ਅਤੇ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਆਯੋਜਿਤ ਕੀਤੇ ਪ੍ਰੋਗਰਾਮਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਹਿੱਸਾ ਲੈਂਦਿਆਂ ਦੀਆਂ ਫੋਟੋਆਂ ਤੇ ਵੀਡੀਓਜ ਇਹ ਆਪ ਆਪਣੇ ਸੋਸ਼ਲ ਮੀਡੀਆ ਤੇ ਬੜੀ ਸ਼ਾਨ ਨਾਲ ਪਾਉਂਦੇ ਹਨ।</p>
<p>ਕੇਂਦਰੀ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਸਿੰਘ ਸਭਾ ਜਿਸ ਦਾ ਮਨੋਰਥ ਨਿਰੋਲ ਸਿੱਖੀ ਦਾ ਪ੍ਰਚਾਰ ਕਰਨਾ ਹੈ ਪਰ ਬੀਤੇ ਕਾਫੀ ਸਮੇਂ ਤੋਂ ਇਹਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨ, ਅਹੁਦੇਦਾਰ ਤੇ ਹੋਰ ਮੈਂਬਰ ਆਪਣੀਆਂ ਹਰਕਤਾਂ ਕਰਕੇ ਚਰਚਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਰਹਿੰਦੇ ਹਨ। ਸਿੱਖੀ ਪ੍ਰਚਾਰ ਨੂੰ ਦਰ ਕਿਨਾਰ ਕਰਦੇ ਹੋਏ ਇਸ ਸੰਸਥਾ ਦੇ ਉੱਚ ਅਹੁਦੇਦਾਰ ਜੋ ਭੂ ਮਾਫੀਆ ਅਤੇ ਸ਼ਰਾਬ ਦੇ ਵੱਡੇ ਕਾਰੋਬਾਰੀ ਹਨ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਨਾਚ ਗਾਣਿਆਂ ਦੇ ਅਸਭਿੱਆਚਾਰਕ ਪ੍ਰੋਗਰਾਮ ਅਕਸਰ ਕਰਵਾਏ ਜਾਂਦੇ ਹਨ। ਇਹਨਾਂ ਦੀਆਂ ਸਿੱਖ ਵਿਰੋਧੀ ਹਰਕਤਾਂ ਕਾਰਨ ਇਹਨਾਂ ਦੀ ਸ਼ਿਕਾਇਤ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ ਤਖਤ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ ਤੇ ਹੋ ਚੁੱਕੀ ਹੈ ਪਰ ਅਜੇ ਤੱਕ ਕੋਈ ਫੈਸਲਾ ਨਹੀਂ ਲਿਆ ਗਿਆ। ਰਾਸ਼ਟਰੀ ਸਵੈਮ ਸੰਘ ਤੇ ਭਾਜਪਾ ਨਾਲ ਡੂੰਘੇ ਸਬੰਧਾਂ ਕਾਰਨ ਇਹ ਪਿਛਲੇ ਕਾਫੀ ਲੰਮੇ ਸਮੇਂ ਤੋਂ ਕੇਂਦਰੀ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਸਿੰਘ ਸਭਾ ਸੰਸਥਾ ਤੇ ਕਾਬਜ਼ ਹਨ। ਹੁਣ ਜਦੋਂ ਸਿੱਖ ਕੌਮ ਸ਼ਹੀਦਾਂ ਦੇ ਸਿਰਤਾਜ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਅਰਜਨ ਦੇਵ ਜੀ ਦਾ ਸ਼ਹੀਦੀ ਦਿਹਾੜਾ ਅਤੇ ਤੀਜੇ ਘੱਲੂਘਾਰੇ ਸਾਕਾ ਨੀਲਾ ਤਾਰਾ ਦੇ ਸ਼ਹੀਦਾਂ ਦੀ ਯਾਦ ਮਨਾ ਰਹੀ ਹੈ ਤਾਂ ਇਹਨਾਂ ਅਖੌਤੀ ਸਿੱਖ ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨਾਂ, ਅਹੁਦੇਦਾਰ ਤੇ ਮੈਂਬਰਾਂ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਗੋਆ ਦੇ ਤਾਜ ਹੋਟਲਾਂ ਤੇ ਸਮੁੰਦਰ ਕਿਨਾਰੇ ਨਾਚ ਗਾਣਿਆ ਤੇ ਨੱਚਦੇ ਹੋਏ ਅਤੇ ਮਨੋਰੰਜਨ ਕਰਦਿਆਂ ਚੀਕਾਂ ਮਾਰਦਿਆਂ ਦੀਆਂ ਨਸ਼ਰ ਵੀਡੀਓਜ਼ ਨੇ ਇਹਨਾਂ ਦੀ ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਵਿਹੂਣੀ ਮਾਨਸਿਕਤਾ ਨੂੰ ਨੰਗਿਆਂ ਕਰ ਦਿੱਤਾ ਹੈ।</p>
<p>ਇਸ ਸਬੰਧੀ ਇੰਦੌਰ ਦੇ ਕੇਂਦਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਸਿੰਘ ਸਭਾ ਤੇ ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਪ੍ਰਬੰਧਕਾਂ ਦੇ ਅਨੇਕਾਂ ਸਾਬਕਾ ਤੇ ਮੌਜੂਦਾ ਆਗੂਆਂ ਨਾਲ ਫੋਨ ਤੇ ਗੱਲ ਕੀਤੀ ਇਹਨਾਂ ਵਿਚੋਂ ਬਹੁਤਿਆਂ ਨੇ ਫੋਨ ਹੀ ਨਹੀਂ ਚੁੱਕੇ। ਪਰ ਕੇਂਦਰੀ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਸਿੰਘ ਸਭਾ ਇੰਦੌਰ ਦੇ ਸਾਬਕਾ ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨ ਜਸਬੀਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਗਾਂਧੀ ਜੀ ਨੇ ਦੱਸਿਆ ਕਿ ਉਹ ੨੭ ਸਾਲ ਸਾਲ ਇਸ ਸੰਸਥਾ ਦੇ ਜਨਰਲ ਸਕੱਤਰ ਰਹਿ ਚੁੱਕੇ ਹਨ , ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦੱਸਿਆ ਕਿ ਇਸ ਸੰਸਥਾ ਦੇ ਮੌਜੂਦਾ ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨ ਆਗੂਆਂ ਦਾ ਤਖਤਾਂ ਦੇ ਜਥੇਦਾਰਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਡੂੰਘੇ ਸਬੰਧ ਹਨ ਜਿਸ ਕਾਰਣ ਇਹਨਾਂ ਵਿਰੁੱਧ ਕੋਈ ਵੀ ਕਾਰਵਾਈ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੋ ਸਕਦੀ, ਉਹਨਾਂ ਹੋਰ ਦੱਸਿਆ ਕਿ ਸਾਡਾ ਇੱਥੋਂ ਦਾ ਸਿੱਖ ਸਮਾਜ ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਤੋਂ ਦੂਰ ਜਾ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ ਤੇ ਇਹ ਆਗੂ ਇਥੋਂ ਦੇ ਸਥਾਨਕ ਸਿੱਖਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਆਪਣੇ ਨਾਲ ਜੋੜੀ ਰੱਖਣ ਲਈ ਭੰਗੜੇ ਗਿੱਧੇ ਸੋਹਣੀ ਮੁਟਿਆਰ ਜਿਹੇ ਅਸਭਿਆਚਾਰਕ ਪ੍ਰੋਗਰਾਮ ਕਰਵਾਉਂਦੇ ਹਨ</p>
<p>ਸਿੱਖ ਆਗੂ ਅਵਤਾਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਸੈਣੀ ਨੇ ਦੱਸਿਆ ਕਿ ਪਿਕਨਿਕ ਤੇ ਜਾ ਕੇ ਗਾਣਿਆਂ ਤੇ ਨਾਚ ਭੰਗੜੇ ਪਾਉਂਦਿਆ ਚੀਕਾਂ ਮਾਰਨੀਆਂ ਉਪਰੋਕਤ ਆਗੂਆਂ ਦੀ ਨਿੱਜੀ ਜਿ਼ੰਦਗੀ ਹੈ ਜਿਸ ਦਾ ਸਿੱਖ ਧਰਮ ਨਾਲ ਕੋਈ ਸਬੰਧ ਨਹੀਂ ਪਰ ਇਹਨਾਂ ਆਗੂਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਅਜਿਹੀਆਂ ਨਾਚ ਭੰਗੜੇ ਦੀਆਂ ਵੀਡੀਉਜ ਆਪਣੇ ਨਿੱਜੀ ਸ਼ੋਸ਼ਲ ਮੀਡੀਆ ਤੇ ਨਹੀਂ ਪਾਉਣੀਆਂ ਚਾਹੀਦੀਆਂ।</p>
<p>ਕੇਂਦਰੀ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਸਿੰਘ ਸਭਾ ਮੱਧ ਪ੍ਰਦੇਸ਼ ਦੇ ਮੌਜੂਦਾ ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨ ਮੌਨੂ ਭਾਟੀਆ ਜੋ ਖਾਲਸਾ ਕਾਲਜ ਬੰਬਈ ਅਤੇ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ ਯੂਨੀਵਰਸਿਟੀ ਫਤਿਹਗੜ੍ਹ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ ਦੇ ਗਵਰਨਿੰਗ ਬਾਡੀ ਮੈਂਬਰ ਵੀ ਹਨ ਅਤੇ ਜੋ ਗੋਆ ਪਿਕਨਿਕ ਮਨਾਉਣ ਗਏ ੮੧ ਵਿਅਕਤੀਆਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਸ਼ਾਮਲ ਹਨ ਨੇ ਦੱਸਿਆ ਕਿ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦਾ ਇੰਦੌਰ ਵਿੱਚ ਇੱਕ ਵੱਡਾ ਸਿੱਖ ਗਰੁੱਪ ਹੈ ਤੇ ਉਹ ਅਕਸਰ ਸਾਲ ਵਿੱਚ ੨/੩ ਵਾਰ ਇੱਕਠੇ ਹੋ ਕੇ ਘੁੰਮਣ ਫਿਰਨ ਲਈ ਜਾਂਦੇ ਹਨ। ਗੋਆ ਵਿੱਚ ਵੀ ਉਹ ਇੱਕ ਕਰੂਜ਼ ਤੇ ਸਮੁੰਦਰ ਵਿੱਚ ਘੁੰਮ ਰਹੇ ਸਨ ਜਦੋਂ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਤੇ ਸਾਥੀਆਂ ਨੇ ਮਨੌਰੰਜਨ ਕਰਨ ਲਈ ਕਰੂਜ਼ ਤੇ ਭੰਗੜਾ ਪਾਇਆ,ਇਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਨੇ ਕੁੱਝ ਵੀ ਗਲਤ ਨਹੀਂ ਕੀਤਾ।</p>
<p>ਸੋ ਇਸ ਸਮੇਂ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ ਤਖਤ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ ਦੇ ਜਥੇਦਾਰ ਤੇ ਹੋਰ ਸਿੱਖ ਜਥੇਬੰਦੀਆਂ ਸਿੰਘ ਸਭਾਵਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਅਜਿਹੇ ਰੰਗੀਨ ਮਿਜਾਜ ਅਖੌਤੀ ਸਿੱਖਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਕੇਂਦਰੀ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਸਿੰਘ ਸਭਾ ਤੇ ਹੋਰ ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਪ੍ਰਬੰਧਕ ਕਮੇਟੀਆਂ ਦੇ ਅਹੁਦੇਦਾਰਾਂ ਵਿਰੁੱਧ ਸਖ਼ਤ ਕਾਰਵਾਈ ਕਰਨੀ ਚਾਹੀਦੀ ਹੈ। ਇੰਦੌਰ ਮੱਧ ਪ੍ਰਦੇਸ਼ ਦੀਆਂ ਦੀਆਂ ਜਾਗਰੂਕ ਕੁੱਝ ਸਿੱਖਾਂ ਨੇ ਆਪਣਾ ਨਾਮ ਨਾ ਛਾਪਣ ਦੀ ਸ਼ਰਤ ਤੇ ਦੱਸਿਆ ਕਿ ਉਹ ਇਹਨਾਂ ਅਖੌਤੀ ਆਗੂਆਂ ਤੋਂ ਆਪਣੀਆਂ ਸੰਸਥਾਵਾਂ ਅਜ਼ਾਦ ਕਰਾਉਣਾ ਚਾਹੁੰਦੇ ਹਨ ਪਰ ਇਹਨਾਂ ਆਗੂਆਂ ਦੇ ਭਾਜਪਾ ਤੇ ਸੰਘ ਨਾਲ ਡੂੰਘੇ ਸਬੰਧਾਂ ਕਾਰਨ ਨਿੱਜੀ ਨੁਕਸਾਨ ਤੋਂ ਬਚਾਅ ਲਈ ਅਸਮਰੱਥ ਹਨ।</p>
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		<title>Bhai Basant Singh Khalsa Attends Mother&#8217;s Last Rites Under Tight Security</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[DAULATPURA, PUNJAB &#8211; Bhai Amritpal Singh’s associate, Bhai Basant Singh Khalsa, also imprisoned in Dibrugarh, Assam, was granted a seven-day parole by the courts following the death of his mother, [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>DAULATPURA, PUNJAB &#8211; Bhai Amritpal Singh’s associate, Bhai Basant Singh Khalsa, also imprisoned in Dibrugarh, Assam, was granted a seven-day parole by the courts following the death of his mother, Mata Kulwant Kaur. Under tight security arrangements, Bhai Basant Singh was brought to his native village, Daulatpura, where he performed the final rites of his mother and paid his last respects.<br />
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<p>The antim-sanskar ceremony was attended by numerous Sikh leaders and personalities, including Bhai Tarsem Singh, father of MP Bhai Amritpal Singh from Khadoor Sahib, and Bibi Sandeep Kaur, wife of MP Sarabjit Singh Khalsa from Faridkot Lok Sabha constituency. They joined Bhai Basant Singh in offering a heartfelt farewell to Mata Kulwant Kaur.<br />
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<strong>Expressions of Gratitude and Concerns<br />
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Speaking to the media, Tarsem Singh expressed gratitude to the administration for facilitating Bhai Basant Singh&#8217;s presence at the funeral. Reflecting on the day Mata Kulwant Kaur passed away, he shared that he was visiting Amritpal Singh and others in Dibrugarh Jail at the time. He stated that all the Singhs are in high spirits in Dibrugarh prison.</p>
<p>Sandeep Kaur, wife of MP Sarabjit Singh Khalsa, highlighted the harsh political environment that has led to the incarceration of individuals like Bhai Basant Singh under the National Security Act (NSA). She remarked, &#8220;These Singhs are being punished for their efforts to eradicate drug addiction and promote Amrit Sanchar. She also criticized the lack of discussion in Parliament about the release of Sikh prisoners under NSA, stating that attempts to raise such issues are being dismissed as &#8220;sensitive matters.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>Tight Security Measures</p>
<p></strong>While the ceremony witnessed significant participation from Sikh leaders and organizations, the strict security measures in place prevented a larger number of devotees from approaching Bhai Basant Singh to share their condolences. Many complained that this restriction as an impediment to expressing collective grief and support for the family.</p>
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		<title>Sikh Organizations Declare Bhai Narain Singh Choura a Sikh Hero, Demand that Sukhbir Badal be Condemned as a Panthic Offender</title>
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<p><strong>Shiromani Committee Criticized for Aligning with Anti-Panthic Badals<br />
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JALANDHAR, PUNJAB &#8211; Prominent Sikh organizations convened a press conference today at the Jalandhar Press Club, issuing strong statements against Sukhbir Badal while calling for Bhai Narain Singh Choura to be honored as a &#8220;Panthic Warrior.&#8221;<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1906" src="https://sikhnews.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ParaLineSpace-300x3.png" alt="" width="300" height="3" srcset="https://panthic.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ParaLineSpace-300x3.png 300w, https://panthic.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ParaLineSpace-696x8.png 696w, https://panthic.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ParaLineSpace-534x8.png 534w, https://panthic.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ParaLineSpace.png 732w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Leaders, including Bhai Manjit Singh Kartarpur, Bhai Noblejeet Singh, Bhai Ranjit Singh (President of Sikh Youth Federation Bhindranwala), Bhai Harjinder Singh (Neeliya Fauj), Bhai Sukhjeet Singh Khosa (Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Committee), Bhai Pal Singh France (National Justice Front), Bhai Sukhdev Singh (United Sikhs Organization), and others, criticized the Shiromani Committee for allegedly prioritizing loyalty to the Badal family over Panthic principles.</p>
<p>The organizations accused the committee of undermining Panthic values by pressuring the Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Raghbir Singh, to excommunicate Bhai Narain Singh Choura—a move they warned would not be tolerated by the Sikh community.</p>
<p><strong>Accusations Against the Badals<br />
</strong>The leaders highlighted past incidents under the Badal family&#8217;s rule, including desecration of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib, shielding of culprits, promotion of controversial police officers, and pardoning of the Sirsa dera chief. They questioned why the Shiromani Committee remained silent during these violations and failed to call for the excommunication of Parkash and Sukhbir Badal.</p>
<p><strong>Recognition for Bhai Narain Singh Choura<br />
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Citing Bhai Narain Singh Choura’s lifelong dedication to Sikhism, including his sacrifices and activism, the leaders called for him to be celebrated rather than condemned. They described his actions as efforts to bring justice against Sukhbir Badal, whom they labeled a Panthic traitor and offender.</p>
<p><strong>Warning to Jathedars<br />
</strong><br />
The organizations issued a stern warning to Jathedars, cautioning that any attempt to excommunicate Bhai Narain Singh Choura would result in a loss of credibility, likening such actions to past controversial decisions that faced widespread rejection from the Sikh community.</p>
<p><strong>Leniency for Sukhbir Badal Criticized<br />
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The leaders also expressed frustration with what they described as undue leniency toward Sukhbir Badal, who confessed to major offenses at Sri Akal Takht Sahib but was only lightly reprimanded. They argued that such actions disregard the sentiments of the Sikh Panth and embolden those undermining its principles.  The organizations called for immediate action to address the grievances of the Panth and ensure that justice is served, both for its defenders and against its offenders.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-2155 size-full" src="https://sikhnews.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/DalKhalsa_Dec2024.png" alt="" width="732" height="367" srcset="https://panthic.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/DalKhalsa_Dec2024.png 732w, https://panthic.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/DalKhalsa_Dec2024-300x150.png 300w, https://panthic.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/DalKhalsa_Dec2024-696x349.png 696w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 732px) 100vw, 732px" /></p>
<p><strong>Dal Khalsa Criticizes Shiromani Committee Leadership</strong></p>
<p>During a press conference, senior leaders Harpal Singh Cheema, Paramjit Singh Mand, Kanwarpal Singh, Harcharan Singh Dhami, and Paramjit Singh Tanda highlighted historical instances where individuals who had attacked prominent Sikh leaders were never ostracized from the Panth. The leaders drew parallels with the current controversy, arguing that Bhai Choura’s actions, motivated by grievances against Sukhbir Badal, do not warrant excommunication.</p>
<p><strong>Bhai Choura’s Legacy Defended<br />
</strong><br />
Dal Khalsa leaders emphasized Bhai Choura’s lifelong dedication to the Sikh cause, describing him as a steadfast advocate for the Panth’s principles. Active since the Dharam Yudh Morcha of 1982, Bhai Choura has endured police torture and lengthy imprisonment for his beliefs. His popularity and ideological commitment, they argued, make the proposal for his excommunication baseless and damaging.</p>
<p><strong>Historical Context on Violence at Sikh Institutions<br />
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The leaders recalled how, in 1983, DIG Avtar Singh Atwal was killed near Darbar Sahib by an associate of Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale. Despite the gravity of the incident, the attacker was later martyred during Operation Blue Star and remains honored in the Sikh community. This historical precedent, they argued, highlights the selective nature of the current proposal against Bhai Choura.</p>
<p><strong>Appeal to Jathedars<br />
</strong><br />
The leaders urged the Akal Takht Jathedars not to succumb to political pressures, warning that any decision to expel Bhai Choura would harm their credibility and the goodwill they recently regained through other decisions.</p>
<p>The event concluded with Dal Khalsa and its allies calling for unity within the Sikh community, urging a focus on addressing genuine grievances rather than fueling internal conflicts for political gain.</p>
<p><strong>Reaction from MP Bhai Sarabjit Singh Khalsa<br />
</strong><br />
Faridkot MP Bhai Sarabjit Singh Khalsa, in a statement on social media, condemned the SGPC&#8217;s decision, calling it an affront to Sikh sentiments and a failure of intellectual maturity.</p>
<p>Khalsa has urged SGPC President Harjinder Singh Dhami and Executive Committee members to revoke the decision and issue an apology.</p>
<p>Khalsa emphasized that the Sikh leadership must introspect and take responsibility for creating such situations, asserting that the expulsion of Choura alone will not suffice to address the larger issues plaguing Panthic institutions. He urged the SGPC to focus on upholding justice and safeguarding Sikh values while reflecting on the underlying causes of such controversies.</p>
<p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><em>Contributions from various sources, including Dal Khalsa, Sikh Youth Federation Bhindranwale, and Rozana Pehredar</em></span></p>
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