So-called Pardon to Dera Sauda Sirsa chief

Under fire from the Sikh sangat, Jathedar announces committee to advice on dera Sauda pardon issue

Amritsar: In wake of widespread rejection of their move to grant pardon to controversial dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim for his 2007 blasphemus act, Akal ...

Police lathicharge on Sikh activists in Moga, More arrests during Punjab Bandh

Punjab shut down call invoked mixed response in Punjab today. The impact of shut down was clearly visible in Amritsar, Bathinda, Jalandhar Ropar where as the call from Sikh organisations was notable to trigger response in Patiala, Ludhiana, Sangrur and Mohali.

Punjab police detains Sikh activists to foil Punjab Bandh call

The Punjab police is reported to have arrested leaders and activists of various Sikh organisations in wake of 'half-day' symbolic Punjab shut down call by some Sikh organisations. The call was given by United Akali Dal (UAD) and Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar (Mann) in order to show their protest against Punjab government's alleged efforts to control and use Sikh institutions for it's ulterior motives.

SGPC general house divided over move to approve pardon to Sirsa chief; Cracks in Badal camp turn visible

Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal)’s move to get announcement of pardon to Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim left SGPC general house divided. It is notable that SGPC is controlled by ruling party of Punjab which has massive majority in the general house.

Despite invoking all sources, Badals fail to sell Dera Sirsa Chief’s pardon to the Sikhs

Punjab’s ruling party Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) may be denying to have influenced five Jatehdars’ decision to grant pardon to pseudo-baba and dera sauda Sirsa chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim but the fact is that the Badal Dal has invoked all sources available at its disposal to sell dera chief’s pardon to the Sikh community.

PICTORIAL: Sikh activists stage protest demonstration against decision to pardon dera chief

Amritsar, Punjab: Stating that the pardon drama was concocted by Badals and executed by Five Takhat jathedar’s, the Dal Khalsa and Akali Dal Panch Pardani ...

Heads of Sikh bodies tear off copy of Jathedars’ decision to pardon Dera chief to symbolise their rejection

Stating that the pardon drama was concocted by Badals and executed by Five Takhat jathedar's, the Dal Khalsa and Akali Dal Panch Pardani (ADPP) today rejected the decision to exonerate pseudo-baba Gurmit Ram Rahim for his blasphemous act in 2007.

Sikh diaspora expresses strong resentment over ‘pardon’ to dera sauda chief

Chandigarh: Various Sikh diaspora organisations have expressed their opposition to five Singh Sahibs’ decision to grant “pardon” to controversial dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim for ...

SGPC executive member opposes Jathedars’ Dera Sauda Sirsa move

Two days after the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) backed Jathedars on their controversial move to grant "pardon" to Dera Sauda Sirsa chief Gurmeet Ram RAim, SGPC executive member and senior SAD vice-president Karnail Singh Panjoli said there was strong resentment among the Sikh panth over the move.

Sikh bodies reject Jathedars’ decision pardoning Dera Sauda Sirsa chief; Announce to call Sarbat Khalsa on Diwali

Sikh jathedars' decision to grant pardon to Dera Sauda Sirsa chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim in a controversial way has sparked strong resentment from Sikh organizations. Representatives of a number of Sikh organizations held a meeting at Amritsar today and announced to "reject" the controversial decision taken by Akal Takhat Jatehdar Giani Gurbachan Singh along with jathedars' of other Sikh Takhats.

Sikh bodies to launch public campaign against faulty decision-making system of Takhat Jathedars’ on Sep 29

In a state of shock and disbelief over the hasty and surreptitious decision of the Five Jathedars granting pardon to the pseudo-saint Gurmit Ram Rahim of Dera Sirsa, in complete violation of the norms, tradition and status of Akal Takht Sahib, the Dal Khalsa and SAD (Panch Pardhani) have decided to gather at Akal Takht Sahib on 29 September to give a befitting Panthic response to the gross wrong-doings of the Jathedars and also pledged not to rest till the faulty decision-making system of the five Jathedars is overhauled and there is a complete change in the make-up and systems of the SGPC.

SGPC backs Jathedars’ move to grant pardon to Dera chief; Taksal, UAD call for meetings

Five Singh Sahibs' decision to grant pardon to Dera Sauda Sirsa Gurmeet Ram Rahim has sparked strong criticism from various Sikh organizations and personalities.

Now Dera Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim’s MSG 2 Movie released in Punjab

A day after Sikh Jatehdars granted so-called pardon to controversial dera head Gurmeet Ram Rahim, a movie featuring him MSG 2 - The Messenger was released across Punjab today.

Sikh lawyer declares to continue to pursue case against Dera Sirsa head

A Sikh lawyer, who has been pursuing legal fight against Dera Sauda Sirsa head Gurmeet Ram Rahim in relation to a 2007 case against dera head for hurting Sikh sentiments, has declared to continue to pursue the case.

Official copy: Annoucement of controversial pardon to Dera Sauda Sirsa chief

Sikh Jatehdars yesterday announced to grant "pardon" to controversial Dera Sauda Sirsa chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim in relation to his 2007 blasphemous acts, in which he had disrespected Sikh Gurus and pious Sikh traditions.

Sikh panth strongly reacts against Jathedar’s move to pardon Gurmeet Ram Rahim

Sikh Jathedar's move to announce pardon for Dera Sauda Sirsa chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim has invited strong criticism from Sikh circles.

Copy of so-called apology by Dera Sauda Sirsa chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim

However a bare reading of the so-called apology letter makes it clear that the controversial dera chief has not admitted to his guilt, leave aside the question of being apologetic for the same.

Copy of Press Note by Sikh Jatehdars announcing pardon for Gurmeet Ram Rahim

In a surprise move five Sikh Jathedars to day announce to pardon controversial dera Sauda Sirsa chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim for his 2007 blasphemous attempt to personify himself as Guru Gobind Singh Ji. An announced meeting of five Sikh jathedars was reportedly called today at Akal Takhat secretariat in Amritsar.

Sikh Jathedars announce to Pardon Dera Sauda Sirsa chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim

In a surprise move five Sikh Jathedars to day announce to pardon controversial dera Sauda Sirsa chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim for his 2007 blasphemous attempt to personify himself as Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

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