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.

Roll Back Decision to Repeal Nanded Gurdwara Act: Global Sikh Council Warns Maharashtra Govt

June 27, 2026

The Global Sikh Council strongly condemns the Maharashtra Government's move to repeal the historic Nanded Gurdwara Act, calling it a direct attack on Sikh religious autonomy and warning against state control over Takht Sri Hazur Sahib.

Joint Statement on Vilifying Propaganda Against Hazur Sahib Sikh Sangat and Targeting of Minorities by Indian Media

May 3, 2020

About two dozen people from various walks of life have issued a joint statement rejecting vilifying propaganda against Sikh sangat that is recently brought back to Punjab by the government.

Maharashtra Govt. Appoints Industrialist Bhinder Singh Mihas has New President of Hazur Sahib Board

March 10, 2019

Maharashtra government's revenue and forest department has appointed industrialist Bhupinder Singh Manhas as president of the Takht Sachkhand Shri Hazur Abchalnagar Sahib Board replacing BJP's Mulund MLA Tara Singh.

SAD (Badal) Skips NDA Meeting; Says May Separate If RSS Interference in Sikh Affairs Not Stopped

February 1, 2019

Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal), led by Badal dynasty, boycotted a meeting of Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) yesterday (Jan. 31).

SGPC says It’s Upset Over BJP Govt. Interference in Takht Hazur Sahib Management

January 23, 2019

Amritsar: The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) has launched protest against amendments in Takht Sri Hazur Abchalnacar Sahib Board Nanded Act. The Gurdwaras management body which manages main historical Sikh Gurdwara Sahibs in Punjab and some adjoining states has written a letter to Indian prime minister Narendra Modi in wake of reports that BJP led […]

BJP’s Attempts to Take over Control of Takht Hazoor Sahib Management Irks Sikhs

January 23, 2019

Local Sikhs have reportedly open a front to oppose the attempt of BJP led Maharashtra government to take over control of Takht Hazoor Sahib management.

Badal helping Hindtva RSS to take over control of Takhat Hazoor Sahib: Sarna

June 23, 2015

In a statement issued today, the Shiromani Akali Dal (Delhi) president Paramjeet Singh Sarna took strong notice of yesterday’s meeting of Takhat Sri Hazoor Sahib Board. Criticising Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal), Sarna said that SAD (B) patron Parkash Singh Badal was responsible for handing over control of Takhat Hazoor Sahib to Hindutva fountainhead- Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh.

DSGMC seek removal Tara Singh as chief of Takhat Shi Hazoor Sahib board

April 9, 2015

“The All India Gurdwara act has clearly laid procedure and requirements for a person to become member of Gurdwara management committee so how can a person heading the management of a temporal seat of Sikh panth doesn’t follow it,” Manjit Singh GK raised the question adding that Tara Singh in his public life has not been following Sikh maryada and demanded from Maharashtra CM to review this decision.

Badal writes to Modi against appointment of BJP MLA as Chief of Takhat Huzoor Sahib Management Board

April 5, 2015

"As a matter of fact, this was completely avoidable provocation that could have a bearing on the precious ideals of communal harmony in the country," said Badal. Against this backdrop, Badal said that the decision to appoint a non-baptised Sikh as chief of a board to manage.