Amritsar: The controversy that had been ongoing in Punjab for nearly eight months came to an end with the appointment of Giani Kuldeep Singh Gadgaj as the executive of Sri Akal Takht Sahib and Jathedar of Sri Kesgarh Sahib. On Saturday, Giani Gadgaj was formally reinstated according to Panthak traditions.
Former Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh and Nihang Jathebandis honoured Giani Gadgaj by ceremonially tying a turban on him during a program held at Sri Kesgarh Sahib. This marked the resolution of the dispute that had divided various Sikh organizations for months.
Earlier, on March 10, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) had removed Giani Gadgaj without the presence of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, Guru Panth and Sangat, sparking anger among several Panthak groups and sects.
Following his reinstatement, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gadgaj appealed to all Sikh organizations to unite under the guidance of Sri Akal Takht Sahib. He also expressed concern over increasing religious conversions in Punjab and condemned incidents like the case in Moga, where a couple allegedly sold their child to buy drugs.
