Acting Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj, declared challenges to Akal Takht’s supremacy and Sikh Rehat Maryada utterly intolerable during a press conference targeting Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s conduct.
He summoned Mann for personal appearance on January 15 at Akal Takht Secretariat to clarify statements questioning Guru Golak, Dasvandh, and Sikh traditions amid complaints of emotional hurt to Sikh sentiments.
Key Allegations
- Maud Bomb Blast (2016-17): Questions justice delay for 7 innocents (5 children) killed, despite NIA probe and Khatkar Commission—families still preserve victims’ school bags in grief.
- Fulka Sahib Cases: Govt silent as Punjab cases shifted outside state, damaging reputation when High Court cites poor law-order.
- Beadbi Failures: Accused evasion in Bargari sacrilege; Rehat Maryada—decades-old Panthic consensus—not for political commentary.
Firm Stance
Gargajj stressed Akal Takht operates above politics, safeguarding Sikh principles; Punjab must robustly counter external narratives while ensuring justice—no leniency for sacrilege or institutional disrespect.
