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.

SGPC Elections and Voter Registration: What Sikhs Should Do? How Panthic Sections Should Act?

October 27, 2023

SGPC is a statutory body which is elected by the Sikh voters under Indian legal system. Now the Indian state has announced registration of voters for holding SGPC elections.

Gurdwara Management Elections – Sikh Tradition and Contemporary Practice; Discussion on March 21

March 16, 2020

Samvad, a discussion forum, is going to host a discussion on “Gurdwara Management Elections: Sikh Tradition and Contemporary Practice” (Gurdwara Prabhand Vich Numaindian Di Chon: Sikh Rivayat Ate Vartman Sthiti) on March 21, 2020 in Ludhiana.

LS Polls Over, HS Phoolka Reminds CM Amarinder Singh About SGPC Polls

May 21, 2019

A day after the conclusion of polling for Lok Sabha elections, lawyer turned politician Harwinder Singh Phoolka has reminded Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh about elections for the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC).

AAP Targets Badals for Not Supporting Resolution Seeking SGPC Elections

February 14, 2019

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Harpal Singh Cheema said here today that the Badals stood exposed when MLA H. S. Phoolka brought a resolution in the Punjab assembly seeking immediate elections to the Sikh Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) pending for a pretty long time now.

Delay in SGPC Elections: Congress Backs H S Phoolka; Assembly ‘Authorites’ CM to Talk to Centre

February 14, 2019

It is usually said that for a Sikh political groups the path to state assembly passes through the corridors of the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhdandak Committee (SGPC).

SGPC General House Elections Likely To Be In November End

October 29, 2017

As per the media reports the General House election of the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) is likely to be held in the end of November

SGPC General House Elections Likely To Be In November End

October 29, 2017

As per the media reports the General House election of the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) is likely to be held in the end of November

Sehajdhari Sikhs Right To Vote In SGPC Elections Abrogated

August 17, 2017

The Union home ministry today issued guidelines notifying the debarment of Sehajdhari Sikhs from voting in Shiromani Gurdwara Parbhandak Committee (SGPC)

SAD (Mann) tells District Units to Send Names of SGPC Ticket Aspirants

May 11, 2017

Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar (Mann) has told its district units to prepare the lists of party leaders willing to contest elections for the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC).