Will take legal action against breakaway faction for misusing party’s name: SAD
100 per cent of the party's delegates are with the SAD, and not a single member is with the breakaway faction: Daljit Cheema
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Claiming that 100 per cent of the party's delegates are with the SAD and not a single member is with the breakaway faction, senior SAD leader Dr Daljit Singh Cheema alleged. The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Tuesday announced to initiate criminal proceedings against leaders of the breakaway faction for allegedly using the party’s name, noting the Akali Dal is a registered and recognised party with the Election Commission under a 1996 notification.
The SAD also thanked party workers who led the fight and forced the AAP government to withdraw the land pooling policy, and announced a thanksgiving event at the Akal Takht on August 31 under the leadership of president Sukhbir Singh Badal.
The party said it would not step back from protecting the interests of Punjabis.
Claiming that 100 per cent of the party’s delegates are with the SAD and not a single member is with the breakaway faction, senior SAD leader Dr Daljit Singh Cheema alleged. The breakaway faction misused the SAD’s name despite not participating in the membership drive, where every member paid Rs 10 for five years membership as per the party’s constitution.
The breakaway faction has no right to call any meeting ‘a SAD delegates’ session’ and could face charges of fraud and forgery, he warned.
Calling the faction’s actions illegal and unconstitutional, Cheema said, “The SAD is consulting legal experts to file a criminal complaint.”
He accused the breakaway faction president, Giani Harpreet Singh, of defying the December 2, 2024, order of the Akal Takht, directing all factions to merge into the SAD in the interest of the Panth.
Instead of complying, Giani Harpreet opened a new front. For a person who served as Jathedar of the highest Sikh authority, it is unfortunate that he is not following his own directions, Cheema said.
Appealing to the media, Cheema said, “It is completely wrong to call Giani Harpreet Singh the SAD president. This sends a wrong message to the people.”
Responding to a question, Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami criticised Giani Harpreet Singh’s reported statement about capturing the SGPC, calling it an attempt to harm the honour and history of the Sikh institution.
Dhami said, “SGPC is a body that serves with the leadership given by the Sangat. If someone wants to serve, they should win elections, not resort to unethical remarks.”
“SAD is the only Panthic party. One should move towards unity, not division,” he added.
Itinerary of Nagar Kirtan for 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur released
SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami on Tuesday announced details of events for the 350th martyrdom anniversary of the ninth Sikh Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur.
A Nagar Kirtan on the theme “Dharam Het Saaka Jini Keeya” will start from Gurdwara Dhobri Sahib in Assam on August 21 and will conclude at Sri Anandpur Sahib on November 23 after passing through 20 states.
The first 10 days will cover routes from Dhobri Sahib to Siliguri (Aug 21), Malda (Aug 22), Kolkata (Aug 23-24), Asansol (Aug 25), Jamshedpur (Aug 26), Ranchi (Aug 27), Takht Sri Patna Sahib (Aug 28), Sasaram (Aug 29), Varanasi (Aug 30), and onward from August 31.
A second Nagar Kirtan will start from Gurdwara Sri Matan Sahib, Jammu & Kashmir, on October 5, and a third from Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib, Delhi, on November 25; both will conclude at Sri Anandpur Sahib.
The SGPC will also organise Gurmat Samagams, a poetry event, and interfaith gatherings in different parts of India. Booklets on Guru Tegh Bahadur’s life and contributions were released in Punjabi, Hindi, and English, with translations into other languages also planned.
Dhami criticised Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee president Harmeet Singh Kalka for announcing events independently instead of coordinating with the SGPC, saying such matters should be discussed jointly.
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