Avtar Singh Makkar

SGPC warns of strict action by Akal Takhat against supporters of separate SGPC for Haryana

Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee chief Avtar Singh Makkar has “warned” action against supporters of separate SGPC for Sikh Gurdwaras of Haryana. He said that such move will be "directly challenging" Akal Takht, said a media report on Saturday.

HSGPC row: All eyes on 6 July Kaithal Convention

Issue of formation of separate Gurdwara management committee (HSGPC) for Haryana is an issue of hot discussion now a days. All eyes are riveted on 6 July Sikh Convention called by the ad hoc Haryana SGPC at Kaithal. Haryana chief minister and senior Congress ministers are expected to attend this conference.

Don’t participate in Sikh convention on July 6, appeal SGPC president Avtar Singh Makkar to Haryana Sikhs

After playing Akal Takhat authority card to stop Haryana Sikh leaders from putting efforts to form separate SGPC for Haryana Sikh Gurdwaras, SGPC president Avtar Singh Makkar on Thursday appealed Haryana Sikhs not to participate in Sikh convention at Kaithal on July 6.

Separate committee for Sikh Gurdwaras of Haryana: SGPC to drag Hooda government in the court

According to a report published by Times of India, Punjab is all set to drag the Congress government in Haryana to court over gurdwara politics. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has decided to challenge Haryana's decision to create a separate body to manage gurdwaras there.

Captain Amrinder SIngh, Harmohinder Singh Chattha may be summoned at Alal Takhat : Avtar Singh Makkar

With the intensified fight for separate SGPC for Sikh Gurdwaras of Haryana, SGPC chief Avtar Singh Makkar has also fastened efforts to stop the formation of Haryana SGPC. It seems that Makkar is going to “use” powers Akal Takhat Jathedar against Haryana Sikhs to stop the formation of separate panel.

Emergency meeting of SGPC executive over HSGPC issue on June 30

Following the Haryana government's move to set up a separate Gurdwara management committee in the state, the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) has called an emergency meeting of its executive committee in Chandigarh on Monday (June 30).

June 6 clashes: SGPC probe committee recommends “pardoning” of 22 Sikh youths arrested by police

Moga, Punjab (June 26, 2014): 20 days after the clashes took place at Shri Akal Takhat, the five-member sub-committee formed by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) to probe the clashes has recommended to “forgive” all 22 Sikh youths, who were arrested on the day of clashes.

SGPC’s U-turn on Kirpan issue: Ban not on carrying but on brandishing the swords

A day after SGPC chief Avtar Singh Makkar declared “ban” on carrying three-feet or long sword in the premises of Shri Darbar Sahib Amritsar on anniversary day of Ghallughara June 1984 every year, the SGPC took U-turn on Wednesday (June 25, 2014).

Now SGPC imposes ban on carrying three-feet Kirpans in Darbar Sahib on June 6 every year

As per information availed by Sikh Siyasat News (SNN), the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC), in a controversial move, has imposed a ban on carrying three-feet or more long Kirpan (sword) in Shri Darbar Sahib premises on Ghallughara June 1984 anniversary every year, which takes place on June 6 usually.

SGPC head Avtar Singh Makkar warns against separate gurdwara panel for Harayna

Recent announcement made by Haryana Chief Minister Bhopinder Singh Hooda has increased the worries of Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) president Avtar Singh Makkar and his political masters.

SGPC constitutes five members’ committee to probe June 6 clash

The president of Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) has constituted five members’ committee to probe the clash between SGPC task force and Mann supporters occurred during the observation of Ghallughara June 1984 on June 6 at Akal Takhat.

Violance on 6 June: Jathedar want SGPC to submit report; 21 sent to jail on 14 days Judicial custody

A day after the violent clash between some youth and Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee task force broke out near Akal Takht Sahib in Darbar Sahib Complex, Jathedar of Akal Takht Giani Gurbachan Singh reportedly issued directions the SGPC to constitute a sub-committee to probe the incident. He has asked SGPC president Avtar Singh Makkar to submit a report.

Avtar Singh Makkar under fire for attempting to ‘mislead’ Sikhs on Nanakshahi calendar issue

Amritsar, Punjab (May 22, 2014): A day after the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) claimed that 'Sikh Sangat' of Pakistan had agreed to start following amended version of Nanakshahi Calendar, a number of Sikh bodies and other personalities, on May 21, targeted SGPC president Avtar Singh Makkar for misleading the community on the sensitive issue.

SGPC chief Avtar Singh Makkar cheats Sikhs on calendar issue: Dal Khalsa

Amritsar, Punjab (May 21, 2014): Terming Avtar Singh Makkar as a failed head of the premier institution of Sikhs, the Dal Khalsa today lashed out at him for misleading the Sikh Diaspora on the issue of Nanakshahi calendar and creating divisions amongst members of Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC).

SGPC delegation led by Makkar on Pakistan visit from today

Amritsar, Punjab (May 18, 2014): It is learnt that a seven-member delegation of the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) will cross over to Pakistan today. The delegations will be led by SGPC chief Avtar Singh Makkar.

SGPC condemns buring of Nishan Sahib in Hyderabad; Dal Khalsa concerned about Sikh-Muslim clashes

Amritsar/ Hoshiarpur, Punjab (May 15, 2014): Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Avtar Singh Makkar has condemned the incident of burning of 'Nishan Sahib' (Sikh flag) by some miscreants in Hyderabad on Wednesday (May 14).

SGPC want US-admin to act against Cafe Press for Deingrating Sikh Gurus, Darbar Sahib

The SGPC has issued a stern warning to Cafe Press, a US-based designer company, which has etched sketches of the Darbar Sahib (Golden Temple) and of the Sikh gurus on some of its products including under garments.

Makkar comes to the rescue of Sukhbir Badal; Says hefty amount paid to layers recommended by Phoolka

Amritsar, Punjab (February 21, 2014): Days after Badal Dal president and Punjab Deputy CM Sukhbir Badal alleged that Advocate HS Phoolka, who has been announced as Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate from Ludhiana, had charged heavy fees for fighting cases of victims of November 1984 ant-Sikh pogrom, Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee has maintained that it paid Rs. 42 Lakhs to a panel of 5 layers on the recommendations of Advocate HS Phoolka.

Calling SGPC head a liar: Either Badal should tender apology or Makkar should quit: Sikh Youth of Punjab

Hoshiarpur, Punjab (February 15, 2014): Sikh Youth of Punjab (SYP) has asked the Jathedar Avtar Singh to resign from the headship of SGPC in order to uphold the honour the exalted office.

Disclosure of British involvement in 1984 attack, with refusal to tender apology agitates Sikhs

Amritsar/ Jalandhar (February 05, 2014): Sikhs across the globe are agitated following the UK government's admission on February 04 that it advised the India in 1984 on carrying out the armed attack on Darbar Sahib. Various Sikh bodies and jathedar of the Akal Takht have sought unconditional apology from the UK government.

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