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Time of India
31-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Denied rites at gurdwara after mother's death, says Sikh family in Germany
Amritsar: A Sikh family has alleged that Gurdwara Singh Sabha in Singen, Germany, refused them the right to perform Bhog and Antim Ardas there after the death of their mother. The grieving family has approached Akal Takht, seeking the intervention of the Jathedar, even as the Singen gurdwara management said that the family was stopped from entering the gurdwara on the directions of local police. The controversy has sent shockwaves through the Sikh diaspora. Balwinder Singh, a resident of Singen for over four decades, said that brothers Daljit Singh and Paramjit Singh approached the local gurdwara to hold the Antim Ardas and Bhog ceremony for their mother, but the management denied them. The letter, written by the 'entire Sikh sangat' of Singen, says, "Regrettably, due to personal grudges, the current gurdwara committee denied permission to hold this religious ceremony. This decision is not only unjust and against Sikh values, but also a clear violation of Sikh Rehat Maryada (Sikh code of religious conduct) and Gurmat principles." Balwinder Singh said that the sangat spoke with the gurdwara management committee and asked them to reconsider, reminding them of the core Sikh values of compassion and inclusion. "But the committee didn't listen or show any intention to resolve the issue with understanding or care," he alleged. Davinder Singh, president of Gurdwara Singh Sabha, Singen, told TOI that the management committee stopped the family from holding the ceremony on directions from the local police. He claimed that the persons involved had previously clashed with members of the sangat and caused disturbances, prompting police to advise the management not to allow them entry to the gurdwara. Balwinder Singh said that the family brought a granthi from another Gurdwara, nearly 150km away, to perform the Antim Ardas and Bhog. "We have now requested the Jathedar of Akal Takht to investigate the incident, summon the gurdwara management to the Akal Takht, and deliver justice," he said. MSID:: 123016954 413 |
Time of India
31-07-2025
- Time of India
Sikh family in Germany denied right to perform their mother's final rites at Gurdwara; approaches Akal Takht
AMRITSAR: A Gurdwara in Germany's Singen, has allegedly denied a local Sikh family the right to perform Bhog and Antim Ardas following their mother's death, sparking concern among the Sikh diaspora. The grieving family has approached the Akal Takht, seeking intervention from the Jathedar. However, the Gurdwara management claimed that the family was barred from entry following directions from local police. Balwinder Singh, a long-time resident of Singen, said that Daljit Singh and Paramjit Singh lost their mother recently and approached the Gurdwara to conduct the final rites. However, their request was refused by the Gurdwara committee. In a letter reportedly written by the "entire Sikh sangat" of Singen, it was stated, 'Regrettably, due to personal grudges, the current Gurdwara committee denied permission for this religious ceremony. This decision is not only unjust and against Sikh values but also a clear violation of the Sikh Rehat Maryada and Gurmat principles.' The sangat said they had urged the Gurdwara committee to reconsider the decision, reminding them that the Guru's house is open to all and highlighting the Sikh values of compassion and inclusion. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Up to 70% off | Libas Purple Days Sale Libas Undo 'But the committee didn't listen or show any intention to resolve the issue with understanding or care,' Balwinder alleged. When contacted, Davinder Singh, President of Gurdwara Singh Sabha, Singen, claimed that the management acted on advice from local police. He alleged that the individuals involved had previously clashed with members of the sangat, causing disturbances. As a result, the police reportedly advised the Gurdwara not to permit them entry. Meanwhile, Balwinder said the family eventually brought a granthi from another Gurdwara nearly 150 kilometres away to perform the rites. 'We have now requested the Jathedar of Akal Takht to investigate the incident, summon the Gurdwara management, and ensure justice is delivered,' he added.
Hindustan Times
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Who is wife of Sunjay Kapur, late Sona Comstar chairman?
Hours before the annual general meeting of auto components maker Sona Comstar, Rani Kapur, mother of late industrialist Sunjay Kapur, made dramatic allegations against members of her son's family circle, one of whom is believed to be his wife, Priya Sachdev Kapur. Actors Karisma Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan and others at the Antim Ardas (last rites) of industrialist Sunjay Kapur at Dayanand Muktidham Cremation Ground, Lodhi Road, in New Delhi.(PTI File) In a letter addressed to the board of directors of Sona Comstar, Rani Kapur claimed she had been coerced into signing documents behind locked doors and denied access to her own accounts after her son's death. 'Despite being under immense mental and emotional distress, I was coerced into signing such documents behind locked doors and, despite my repeated requests, the contents of these documents have never been revealed to me,' NDTV quoted her as saying in the letter. Sunjay Kapur passed away in England in June. Hours before the scheduled meeting on Friday, his mother said she had been forced to sign various documents 'without explanation' while she was still grieving. She also alleged that 'certain people' were wrongly projecting themselves as representing the Kapur family. 'Please also take note I have been totally denied access to my accounts and been left to the mercy of a select few for survival. All this, in less than a month of my only son passing away,' she said. While she did not name anyone directly, NDTV quoted sources as saying that her comments were aimed at her daughter-in-law, Priya Sachdev Kapur. 'For the record, I state I have not given any consent or officially nominated any person to come on the board of the company, or any other Sona Group company, after my son's demise, or given any consent to any person to represent me in any capacity before any Sona Group company,' she added. Rani Kapur demanded that the annual general meeting, scheduled for 1 pm on Friday, be postponed by two weeks. She further said she had learned from well-wishers that 'gross illegalities' had occurred. Who is Priya Sachdev? Priya Sachdev Kapur is a Delhi-based socialite and model. She is the daughter of car dealer Ashok Sachdev and holds a degree in business management from the London School of Economics. She began her career in the entertainment industry in the early 2000s, appearing in several commercials, including one for Lux Body Wash alongside Kareena Kapoor, who would later become the sister-in-law of her husband, Sunjay Kapur. Priya also appeared in a supporting role in the 2005 Yash Raj film Neal 'n' Nikki, playing the love interest of Uday Chopra's character. The film, which also starred Tanisha Mukerji, did not fare well at the box office. Sunjay Kapur was married to actor Karisma Kapoor from 2003 to 2016. The couple has two children, a daughter, Samaira, born on March 11, 2005, and a son, Kiaan, born on March 12, 2011. They filed for divorce in 2014, and it was finalised two years later. In 2017, Sunjay married Priya Sachdev. The couple has a son named Azarias.
Deccan Herald
20-06-2025
- General
- Deccan Herald
Sunjay Kapur Funeral: Karisma Kapoor, Kareena & Saif join family, bid emotional adieu
Family members and relatives at the Antim Ardas (last rites) of industrialist Sunjay Kapur at Dayanand Muktidham Cremation Ground, Lodhi Road. |
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Row over Manmohan Singh's portrait a reflection of crisis in SGPC
Jalandhar: The controversy surrounding the installation of late Manmohan Singh's picture at the Central Sikh Museum in the Darbar Sahib complex, with the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) first approving it and then holding its decision, once again highlights the crisis in leadership and decision-making within the representative Sikh institution. The issue, now centred on the SGPC, seems akin to the political controversy regarding the place of the former PM's dilemma and dithering within SGPC now contrasts sharply with its firmness in sacking jathedars of Akal Takht and Kesgarh Sahib a few months ago, despite overwhelming opposition from the larger community. It was SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal who, while announcing an Akhand Path at the Darbar Sahib complex in memory of the late PM in the first week of Jan, first suggested the idea by stating that the SAD would request the SGPC to install Manmohan Singh's portrait in the Sikh Museum at Darbar Sahib. After his death, the SGPC held a special condolence meeting and closed its offices for a day as a mark of respect. At his Antim Ardas at Gurdwara Rakab Ganj in Delhi, SGPC chief Harjinder Singh Dhami bestowed a siropa upon the late Prime Minister's wife, Gursharan Kaur. Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh also paid glowing tributes to him, recalling his association with the All-India Sikh Students' Federation during his college days and his efforts in increasing the recognition and respect of the Sikh turban worldwide. Despite past enmity with Congress, SAD leaders, led by working president Balwinder Singh Bhunder, went to Congress headquarters to pay tributes to the late PM. Later, the party held an Akhand Path at the Darbar Sahib complex. There is nothing in the public domain to suggest that the SGPC faced any pressure to install the late PM's picture. The SGPC executive made the decision independently. However, after Beant Singh assassination convict Balwant Singh Rajoana opposed it, the SGPC has put the decision on hold. "It appears to be becoming a case of thinking after taking the decision, in place of before it and reflects poorly on the decision-making process of the Sikh body. It was expected that radical elements could oppose it and the SGPC executive should have announced the decision only if they could stand on it, in place of creating a controversy when there was none," said am SGPC member. The SGPC president said the decision has been put on hold only and it has not been rescinded.
