SGPC President rejects resignation of Takht Sri Damdama Sahib Jathedar, urges him to continue duties

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami has rejected the resignation of Takht Sri Damdama Sahib Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh and appealed to him to continue his religious services as before.

Dhami said that the Jathedar’s leadership and spiritual guidance were invaluable to the Sikh community and that the SGPC hoped he would reconsider his decision in the larger interest of the Panth.

Meanwhile, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) working president Balwinder Singh Bhunder, along with Dr. Daljit Singh Cheema and other senior party leaders, met Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib Giani Raghbir Singh and offered an apology on behalf of the party for the recent incident that led to tensions within Sikh leadership circles.

It may be recalled that Giani Harpreet Singh resigned yesterday from his post as Jathedar of Takht Sri Damdama Sahib, alleging serious misconduct and interference by SAD leader Virsa Singh Valtoha. The controversy has reignited discussions within Sikh religious and political institutions about maintaining transparency and sanctity in Gurdwara affairs.

Observers say the SGPC’s move to retain Giani Harpreet Singh reflects efforts to restore unity and stability among Sikh leadership, particularly at a time when religious institutions are under growing public scrutiny.