Patna Sahib row: Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee team to hold talks
Amritsar: The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has constituted a delegation that would go to Takht Sri Harmandir Ji Patna Sahib to hold discussions regarding the directives issued by the Panj Pyare (five beloved ones) of the Takht.
The instructions were given following a meeting of the five Sikh high priests held at Akal Takht, which issued directions for summoning the jathedar of Takht Patna Sahib and others.
The delegation, constituted by SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami, includes SGPC senior vice-president Raghujit Singh Virk, member Bhai Gurcharan Singh Garewal, and Gurbachan Singh Karmunwala. Additional secretary Jaswinder Singh Jassi has been appointed as the coordinator.
Amritsar: The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has constituted a delegation that would go to Takht Sri Harmandir Ji Patna Sahib to hold discussions regarding the directives issued by the Panj Pyare (five beloved ones) of the Takht.
The instructions were given following a meeting of the five Sikh high priests held at Akal Takht, which issued directions for summoning the jathedar of Takht Patna Sahib and others.
The delegation, constituted by SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami, includes SGPC senior vice-president Raghujit Singh Virk, member Bhai Gurcharan Singh Garewal, and Gurbachan Singh Karmunwala. Additional secretary Jaswinder Singh Jassi has been appointed as the coordinator.
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