Movement will be created by the Shiromani Committee regarding Sikh affairs at the village level – the need to be careful of people who weaken the institutions of the nation at the suggestion of advocate Dhami governments – S. Sukhbir Singh Badal Amritsar: In view of the current situation, the need for sectarian unity was emphasized during the grand function organized by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee at Diwan Hall Gurdwara Sri Manji Sahib on the occasion of the 100th centenary of the martyrdom of Sri Panja Sahib. During the centenary event, various speakers invited all parties to come together under the leadership of Sri Akal Takht Sahib for the strengthening of panthic institutions. On this occasion, a large number of leaders of Sikh organizations including Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh of Sri Akal Takht Sahib were present. On the occasion of the beginning of the centenary event, the Ragi Jathas present at Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib performed Gurbani Kirtan and the Panth famous narrator Bhai Sahib Bhai Pinderpal Singh shared detailed thoughts about the history of Saka Sri Panja Sahib. Before this, Sri Akhand Path Sahib was recited and prayers were offered for all the martyrs of the martyrdom era. Speaking on the occasion, Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib Giani Harpreet Singh said that the Sikh community has the honor that its institutions were established by the Gurus themselves. He said that the establishment of Sri Akal Takht Sahib to connect Gurdwara, Sangat, Pangat and Sikhs with the central axis is an achievement of Sikh history. He said that apart from this, some institutions were created by the Khalsa Panth, in which the Shiromani Committee is important, for the establishment of which more than 500 Sikhs were martyred. The martyrdom of Bhai Karam Singh and Bhai Pratap Singh, the martyrs of Sri Panja Sahib Sake, were also for the establishment and strengthening of the Shiromani Committee. Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh said that today these institutions are being challenged on the authority of the government. He said that whether there were Mughal or British governments or the current governments, they were never panth-friendly. Therefore, the Sikh community itself has to come forward to strengthen its institutions. He said that those who are talking about making the Shiromani Committee and other organizations independent can they tell that the arrangement made with government intervention will remain with them. He expressed apprehension that under the slogan of liberating institutions somewhere, their management should not go into the hands of the government. Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Committee, Sri Patna Sahib Committee and Sri Hazur Sahib Board were referred in this regard. Jathedar Sri Akal Takht Sahib said that today the panth needs a serious approach about its institutions. He said that Sri Akal Takht Sahib is the highest place of Panth for which every Sikh should come forward. He also asked the Shiromani Akali Dal leaders to work to strengthen the Sikh institutions under the leadership of Sri Akal Takht Sahib. He said that learned spirit for panthak service is very necessary and panthak spirit should be inculcated in every leader of panthak organizations through training camps. He also appealed to the Sikh community to be aware of the anti-sect forces. On this occasion, Shiromani Committee President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami said that the sagas and fronts of Sikh history are a source of inspiration for determination towards Sikhism and among them the saga of Sri Panja Sahib is very important. He said that the ancient Sikhs resisted oppression with the power of Gurbani during these apocalypses and found perfection for the new generation. He said that at present, in the race for comforts, we are going away from Gurbani and history. He said that it is very important to work unitedly for the strengthening of Panthak and Sikh culture by taking guidance from our history. Referring to the challenges facing the nation at present, the governments are not giving justice to the Sikhs. The cases of the Bandi Singhs and the separate Haryana Committee are being confused deliberately. He said that soon a movement will be created by the Shiromani Committee up to the village level regarding these matters. He said that the Shiromani Committee is continuously working for panth works in the light of Sikh traditions and its continuity will not be allowed to decrease. He thanked the prominent personalities and devotees who attended the centenary events. President of Shiromani Akali Dal in his address at the event. Sukhbir Singh Badal said that the Sikh community is known for meditation, service and martyrdom and when difficulties arise anywhere in the world, Sikhs are the first to reach out to serve. Shaheed Bhai Karam Singh and Bhai Pratap Singh related to Saka Sri Panja Sahib also gave their martyrdom while serving for Langar. He said that in the past, the mahants did things contrary to the etiquette in the Guru houses, due to which our forefathers established the Shiromani Committee and formed the Shiromani Akali Dal for Sikh political power by giving great martyrdom. Today, for 100 consecutive years, these two panthic organizations are working in a democratic manner for the advancement of the Sikh community. He said that today there is a need to be careful of those so-called cult people who are working to weaken the institutions of the nation at the behest of government forces and agencies. He said that plans have been prepared by these people to weaken the Shiromani Committee by establishing a separate Haryana Committee. S. Badal appealed to the Jathedar Shri Akal Takht Sahib to unite all the parties and take the lead in countering the anti-Sikh attacks. On this occasion, he expressed his commitment that whatever programs will be prepared by the Panth under the leadership of Shri Akal Takht Sahib, they will be fully supported by the Akali Dal. Speaking on the issue of the release of captive Singhs. Badal said that the accused of rape and murder of the Prime Minister are being released in the country, while keeping the captive Singhs in jail for a long time is unfair to the Sikh community. He termed the centenary events being celebrated by the Shiromani Committee as guidelines for the young generation. Baba Harnam Singh Khalsa, head of Damdami Taksal, Baba Balbir Singh, head of Panth Akali Dal, Baba Avtar Singh Sursingh, head of Dal Baba Bidhichand, Padmasri Baba Sewa Singh Khadur Sahib, Baba Teja Singh Khudda Kurala Nirmale and senior Akali leaders Prof. Prem Singh Chandumajra also addressed. He said that the history of martyrdom of Sri Panja Sahib is a commitment to provide services to the Sikh panth, under the guidance of which the entire Sikh community should be committed to the advancement of the panth. Shiromani Committee member Bhai Amarjit Singh Chawla performed the service of the stage during the event. On this occasion, all the speakers also congratulated the Sangat of Sri Guru Granth Sahib on Gurtagaddi Diwas being celebrated today. Meanwhile, a book on the history of Sri Panja Sahib Sake, prepared by the Sikh History Research Board, was released and prominent personalities were honored by the Shiromani Committee. On this occasion, Additional Chief Granthi Singh Sahib of Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib Giani Jagtar Singh, Jathedar of Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib Giani Raghbir Singh, former Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh, Giani Malkit Singh, Tarna Dal Chief Baba Nihal Singh Harian Velanwala Baba Nagar Singh , Baba Jagtar Singh Karseva Tarn Taran, Bhai Ishar Singh Bhindranwale, Baba Amir Singh Javadi Taksal, Baba Gurdev Singh Kuli Wale, Baba Surinder Singh Mele Tiwane Wale, Baba Gajjan Singh Tarna Dal Baba Bakala, Baba Dharam Singh America, Baba Gurdayal Singh Tande Wale, Baba Darshan Singh Tahla Sahib, senior Akali leader Prof. Prem Singh Chandumajra, s. Maheshinder Singh Grewal, Hira Singh Gabaria, Dr. Daljit Singh Cheema, Mr. Sikandar Singh Maluka, s. Guljar Singh Ranike, s. Virsa Singh Valtoha, s. Ravikaran Singh Kahlon, s. Harvinder Singh Chandumajra, s. Kanwaljit Singh Rojibarkandi, s. Talbir Singh Gill, Mr. Rana Ranbir Singh Lopoke, former President of Shiromani Committee Bhai Gobind Singh Longowal, s. Alwinderpal Singh Pakhoke, General Secretary. Karnail Singh Panjoli, member of the inner committee. Sarwan Singh Kular, Mr. Gurinderpal Singh Gora, Jathedar Jarnail Singh Dogranwala, S. Amarjit Singh Bandala, Mr. Jodh Singh Samra, Bibi Gurpreet Kaur, Member Bhai Rajinder Singh Mehta, Bhai Amarjit Singh Chawla, Bhai Gurcharan Singh Grewal, Bhai Manjit Singh, Advocate Bhagwant Singh Sialka, Sr. Surjit Singh Bhittewad, Mr. Kewal Singh Badal, Mr. Gurbachan Singh Karmuwala, Bibi Kiranjot Kaur, S. Jarnail Singh Kartarpur, S. Bawa Singh Gumanpura, s. Ajmer Singh Khera, S. Gurmeet Singh Booh, Bhai Ajaj Singh Practitioner, S. Sukhvarsh Singh Pannu, s. Avtar Singh Rhea, s. Baljit Singh Jalalousma, s. Navtej Singh Kavni, s. Baldev Singh Kalyan, Mr. Mangwinder Singh Khaparkheri, Bhai Ram Singh, s. Khushwinder Singh Bhatia, Mr. Satpal Singh Talwandi Bhai, s. Harbhajan Singh Masana, s. Surjit Singh Tughalwal, s. Amarjit Singh Bhaliapur, S. Gurinderpal Singh Ranike, s. Diwan Singh, S. Kaur Singh, S. Kulwant Singh Manhan, s. Amrik Singh Vichoa, s. Jasmail Singh Lachhru, s. Gurnam Singh Jasal, s. Paramjit Singh Khalsa, Mr. Harpal Singh Jallah, Bibi Joginder Kaur Bathinda, Bibi Jasbir Kaur Jafarwal, Bibi Harjinder Kaur, Bibi Joginder Kaur Dharamkot, Jathedar Gurpal Singh, Sr. Kuldeep Singh Tera, Baba Buddha Singh Nike Ghummanwale, Baba Sucha Singh, Baba Satnam Singh Kar Seva Fort Anandgarh Sahib, Baba Jaswinder Singh Dadian, Baba Dilbag Singh, Baba Surinder Singh Sevapanthi, Baba Paramjit Singh, Baba Amir Singh Javadi Kala, Baba Sukhwinder Singh Malakpur, Baba Sarwan Singh Malakpur, Baba Hardev Singh Talwandi, Baba Kulwant Singh, Baba Anhad Raj Singh Nanaksar, Baba Daljit Singh, Baba Mauj Das Madi Kamboke, Baba Major Singh, Baba Satnam Singh Nanaksar, Baba Satnam Singh Valian, Baba Hari Singh Nanaksar Claren, Baba Kulwanran Singh Bopalia, Baba Kewal Singh Gurdwara Khuralgarh Sahib, Baba Sukhdev Singh Damami Taksal, Baba Kulwant Ram Singh, Baba Mela Das, Baba Avtar Singh Sevadar Gurdwara Baba Mall Ji, Bibi Sarabjit Kaur Gurdwara Chhabari Sahib, Baba Sahib Singh, Baba Hardev Singh Hoshiarpur, Dr. Dharamvir Singh Karseva Gu: Hansli Sahib, Baba Anhad Raj Singh Nanaksar Ludhiana, Baba Gurmeet Singh Khosa Kotla, Baba Shivraj Singh Moga, Baba Harbans Singh Sidhwa, S. Jasbir Singh Ghuman, s. Inderjit Singh Gogoani, Mr. Sukhdev Singh Bhurakohna, s. Balwinder Singh Jokasingha, s. Diljit Singh Bedi, Mr. Inderpal Singh Guru Gobind Singh Study Circle, S. Talwinder Singh Buttar, Secretary of the Shiromani Committee. Pratap Singh, OSD Satbir Singh Dhami, Additional Secretary. Paramjit Singh Saroa, s. Balwinder Singh Kahlwan, s. Kulwinder Singh Ramdas, s. Gurinder Singh Mathrewal, Mr. Harjit Singh Lalughumman, s. Gurmeet Singh Buttar, Manager of Sri Darbar Sahib. Sulkhan Singh Bhangali, Head Pracharak Bhai Jaswinder Singh Shahur, Bhai Sarabjit Singh Dhotian and Bhai Waryam Singh etc. were present. Four important resolutions passed during the centenary event Four important resolutions were passed by the Shiromani Committee during the centenary event of Saka Sri Panja Sahib, these resolutions were passed by Shiromani Committee member Bhai Gurcharan Singh Grewal, Ajmer Singh Khera, S. Gurmeet Singh Booh and Bibi Gurpreet Kaur presented them which were accepted by the audience in the echo of cheers. In the first resolution, paying respect and reverence to the martyrs of Sake, commitment was expressed to continue working in the direction of history and traditions for the promotion and spread of Sikhism. In the second resolution, while severely criticizing the government’s biased policy on the release of captive Singhs, it was announced to create a movement at the village level in this regard. Through the resolution, it was said that while continuing the active activities for the release of the captive Singhs, the struggle will be organized by filling the forms from a large number of people and these proformas will be presented to the Governor of Punjab. Along with this, a big gathering of sectarian people including Shiromani Committee members will be called at Chandigarh. Through the third resolution, the government of India was demanded to pass a bill in the parliament against the separate Haryana Gurdwara Committee, opposing the move to break up the Shiromani Committee. It was said that the Sikh Gurdwara Act 1925 is in force, so the government should repeal the Haryana Committee Act and the existing arrangement under the Act 1925 should be maintained. Through another resolution, calling the Haryana Committee unconstitutional and illegal, a protest movement against it was announced, as well as the recitation of Sri Akhand Path Sahib at the district level and the calling of large gatherings for national unity and the upliftment of the struggle. Post DisclaimerOpinion/facts in this article are author\’s own and geopunjab.com does not assume any responsibility or liability for the same. If You Have Problem With This Article Plz Contact Our Team At Contact Us Page.
