Controversy over Bhagwant Mann’s Viral Video: FIR in Gurugram Says Punjab Police Officials Procured Fabricated Forensic Report

June 24, 2026

Two men from Haryana have been arrested by the Gurugram Police for allegedly attempting to fabricate digital forensic reports regarding a controversial video of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. According to the FIR filed by a digital forensics expert, individuals claiming to be senior Punjab officials offered substantial bribes to tailor the report's conclusion.

Akal Takht Declares Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann ‘Guru Dokhi’ Over Viral Video

June 16, 2026

The Panj Singh Sahiban at Sri Akal Takht Sahib have officially declared Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann a 'traitor to the Guru' and ordered a complete social boycott against him. This unprecedented disciplinary action follows independent forensic confirmation of a highly objectionable viral video and the unilateral passage of the Jagat Jyot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026. The Aam Aadmi Party has strongly rejected the allegations, stating the forensic report does not identify the individual in the footage and calling the clergy's decision politically motivated.

Forensic Lab (FST) Report on Alleged Viral Video of Bhagwant Mann

June 15, 2026

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann was declared "Guru Dokhi" and "anti-Khalsa Panth" by Akal Takht acting Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj after a forensic science laboratory (FSL) report confirmed a viral video, allegedly of Bhagwant Mann, was neither AI generated nor distorted or morphed.

Akal Takht Directive Prohibiting Films on Sikh Guru’s and Sikh Shaheed’s

December 29, 2025

An important meeting of the five Sikh High Priests was held yesterday at Sri Akal Takht Sahib under the leadership of the Acting Jathedar, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj, appointed by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC). After the meeting, the Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib addressed a press conference and shared information regarding the Panthic decisions taken.

Political Ban on Virsa Singh Valtoha Lifted; Gurbachan Singh’s Apology Accepted: SGPC appointed Jathedars Issue Adesh

December 8, 2025

A meeting of the “Five Singhs Sahibaan” was held today at the Secretariat of Sri Akal Takht Sahib under the leadership of SGPC-appointed Acting Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj.

Sikh Institutions and Sikh Electoral Politics in Crisis: Do’s and Don’ts for Reform

August 8, 2025

A three-day seminar was organized at Mastuana Sahib by the Akal College Council and various Sikh organizations to discuss the ideology, structure, and revival of the Shiromani Akali Dal. During the event, Dr. Kanwaljit Singh shared his thoughts with the gathered audience and speakers. He deeply explored and beautifully explained the meanings of […]

New Edict Issued by Acting Jathedar: Implications for Sikhs and Emerging Akali Dal Factions

August 7, 2025

Uncertainty is growing at both international and regional levels — and this confusion and disarray is clearly reflected in Sikh electoral politics and the management of Sikh institutions.

Sovereign Authority of Akal Takht is Must under All Circumstances | Harinder Singh (Free Akal Takht)

July 7, 2025

To explore this subject in depth, Sikh Siyasat has launched a series of interviews with leading Sikh personalities, representatives of Sikh organisations and Sikh intellectuals to understand their perspectives on the root causes of these challenges and their vision for a solution.

Exclusive Interview with Former Jathedar Professor Manjit Singh

May 27, 2025

In an ongoing series of special interviews, Journalist Mandeep Singh sits with Professor Manjit Singh, former Jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib. Watch and share with others

On SGPC Elections, Gurdwara Management, Akal Takht & Jathedars: Interview with Bhai Baldev S Wadala

May 12, 2025

As part of an exclusive series of interviews with prominent Sikh groups and personalities, journalist Mandeep Singh spoke with Bhai Baldev Singh Wadala of the Sikh Sadbhavna Dal to discuss his views on SGPC management, SGPC elections, the Sewa-Sambhal of Akal Takht Sahib, and the appointment of Jathedars.