Sukhbir Badal Attacked in Nanded (Maharashtra)

August 13, 2026

SAD (Badal) president Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked with a sharp-edged weapon near Mata Sahib Gurdwara in Nanded, Maharashtra. He sustained a hand injury and has been hospitalized for primary treatment.

Need to Create an Independent Panthic System for Akal Takht Sahib

July 11, 2026

On the past 4th of July, a Panthic gathering was called by the SGPC (Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee) to implement the Adesh (edict) of Sri Akal Takht Sahib against Bhagwant Mann. Regarding this, the chief of Babbar Khalsa International, Bhai Wadhawa Singh, issued a written message urging the Khalsa Panth and Guru-Sangat to be ready for the restoration of the sovereignty of Sri Akal Takht Sahib

The Warning That Went Unheeded: How a 2007 Memorandum Foreshadowed Today’s Satikar Act Crisis

June 8, 2026

A major political confrontation has emerged in Punjab over the newly enacted Jagat Jyot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satikar (Amendment) Act, 2026. The growing deadlock between the AAP-led state government and supreme Sikh institutions, including the SGPC and Sri Akal Takht Sahib, has revived a nineteen-year-old prophetic warning. A 2007 memorandum by the Sikh Students Federation cautioned that inviting a secular state to legislate on Sikh religious affairs would eventually undermine Panthic sovereignty—a foresight many observers argue has now materialized.

Panch Pradhani Jatha Seeks Complete Repeal of 2008 and 2026 Satkar Acts

May 21, 2026

The Panch Pradhani Jatha opposes Punjab government interference in Khalsa Panth affairs, calling for the complete scrapping of the 2008 and 2026 Satkar Acts.

Giani Raghbir Singh Accuses SGPC of Corruption, Faces 72-Hour Ultimatum

February 19, 2026

A major controversy has erupted as Darbar Sahib Head Granthi Giani Raghbir Singh accuses the SGPC and the Badal family of massive corruption, leading the Sikh body to issue a 72-hour ultimatum demanding proof of his claims.

Sikh Electoral Politics in Punjab Moves Towards Further Fragmentation

August 10, 2025

Sikh electoral politics in Punjab appears to be on a path of deepening fragmentation, with multiple factions positioning themselves ahead of future political contests.

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.

Three-Day Deliberation on Akali Dal Reform to Be Held at Mastuana Sahib

July 17, 2025

In a notable development, a three-day deliberation on the structure and policies of the Shiromani Akali Dal is scheduled to be held at Mastuana Sahib from 1 to 3 August, 2025.

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.