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Time of India
31-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Maharashtra govt announces inclusion of Sikh martyrdom elective course in state curriculum
Amritsar: To mark the 350th martyrdom anniversary of 'Hind Di Chadar' Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, Maharashtra govt has announced the inclusion of an elective course on 'Sikh Martyrdom' in the state curriculum, the chief of Damdami Takshal, Baba Harnam Singh Khalsa, said on Thursday. "This initiative by Maharashtra govt holds immense importance. The course is being prepared by a team of scholars from Mumbai University," he said. Sikh martyrs between 1500 and 1765 will be part of the syllabus, say sources. Khalsa, who is also president of Saints' Society, the Sikh community of Maharashtra, along with the Maharashtra State Punjabi Sahitya Academy and an 11-member Sikh Coordination Committee, had appealed to chief minister Devendra Fadnavis to include the sacrifices of Sikh Gurus and martyrs in the education curriculum. "The request has been accepted, and the course will now be introduced in the curricula of schools, colleges, and universities across Maharashtra," he said. Baba Harnam Singh said that Mumbai University vice-chancellor Prof. Ravindra Kulkarni supports the proposal of the Maharashtra Sikh community and Sahitya Academy. He emphasized that this initiative will not only honor the legacy of the Sikh Gurus and martyrs but also serve as a milestone in passing on India's pluralistic history to the younger generations. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Experience next-level CPAP comfort with Resmed AirSense 11 ResMed Enquire Now Undo Baba Harnam Singh said that the syllabus for this elective course is being designed by a team of scholars under the guidance of the Guru Gobind Singh Chair. The university has also announced its plan to establish a full-fledged Punjabi department at its Kalina Campus, which will serve as a centre for academic research on the Gurmukhi script, Punjabi language, literature, and history, he said. MSID:: 123023797 413 |
Time of India
31-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Maharashtra govt includes Sikh martyrdom as elective course in state curriculum
Amritsar: To mark the 350th martyrdom anniversary of 'Hind Di Chadar' Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, Maharashtra govt has announced inclusion of an elective course on 'Sikh Martyrdom' in the state curriculum, chief of Damdami Takshal, Baba Harnam Singh Khalsa, said on Thursday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "This initiative by Maharashtra govt holds immense importance. The course is being prepared by a team of scholars from Mumbai University," he said. Sikh martyrs between 1500 and 1765 will be part of the syllabus, say sources. Baba Harnam Singh, who is also president of Saints' Society, the Sikh community of Maharashtra, along with the Maharashtra State Punjabi Sahitya Academy and an 11-member Sikh Coordination Committee, had appealed to CM Devendra Fadnavis to include the sacrifices of Sikh Gurus and martyrs in the curriculum. "The request has been accepted, and the course will now be introduced in curricula of schools, colleges and universities across Maharashtra," he said. Baba Harnam Singh said Mumbai University vice-chancellor Prof Ravindra Kulkarni supported the proposal. He emphasised that the initiative would not only honour the legacy of Sikh Gurus and martyrs but also serve as a milestone in passing on India's pluralistic history to younger generations. Baba Harnam Singh said the syllabus for this elective course was being designed by a team of scholars under the guidance of the Guru Gobind Singh Chair. The university has also announced its plan to establish a full-fledged Punjabi department at its Kalina Campus, which will serve as a centre for academic research on Gurmukhi script, Punjabi language, literature, and history.
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Damdami Taksal pushes for panth-wide consensus for jathedar appointments to avoid controversies
Amritsar: After successfully pressuring the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) to withhold officiating Akal Takhr jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj from delivering a message during the Operation Bluestar anniversary ceremony over objections to his controversial appointment, Damdami Taksal (Chowk Mehta) has announced plans to push for a formal 'panth parvanat' procedure for selecting jathedars. Baba Harnam Singh Khalsa, chief of Damdami Taksal, said the appointment of jathedars should involve consultation with all Sikh sects, Nihang organisations, Singh Sabhas, federations, and other Sikh bodies to prevent disputes. He added that he intends to engage with all Panthic organisations soon to discuss a unified selection process. "It is only when decisions are made without Panthic consensus that controversies arise," Baba Harnam Singh said, emphasising that collective approval from the Sikh Panth would eliminate future conflicts. He further stressed that retirement or removal of jathedars should also be conducted with due respect and dignity, calling for lasting solutions to the recurring issues surrounding these appointments. Baba Harnam Singh urged the SGPC to ensure broad-based agreement among Sikh organisations for all future appointments. Addressing the demand that the officiating jathedar should not deliver the customary address or honour the martyrs, he declined to claim this as a victory, saying such an attitude would reflect ego, which is unacceptable in the house of the Guru. Noting the significance of this year's ceremony, he said, "Since June 1984, this is the first time the Panth conducted the martyrdom ceremony with great peace, goodwill, and unity—without the brandishing of swords." He also praised SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami for his wisdom, patience, and foresight in preventing conflict during the event. "There should be no internal clashes within the Panth while commemorating the martyrs. Today, a message was sent across the world that the entire Sikh Panth peacefully and respectfully remembered the martyrs of June 1984 at Akal Takht," Baba Harnam Singh concluded. MSID:: 121674565 413 | Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
