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Deccan Herald
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
Operation Bluestar anniversary: Radical outfits raise pro-Khalistan slogans
Pro-Khalistan slogans were raised by activists of outfits, including the Dal Khalsa, former MP Simranjit Singh Mann-led Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar), his associate and former MP Dhian Singh Mand, at the Akal Takht.
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Operation Bluestar anniversary: Radical outfits raise pro-Khalistan slogans
Pro-Khalistan slogans were on Friday raised by supporters and activists of radical Sikh outfits at the Akal Takht , the supreme temporal seat of Sikhs, while a peaceful bandh was observed around the Golden Temple and interior walled city on the 41st anniversary of Operation Bluestar. Dal Khalsa activists were seen holding placards bearing portraits of slain militant leader Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and also Khalistani flags . The entire periphery of the Golden Temple near the Akal Takht echoed with pro-Khalistan slogans. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like These Photos Captured the Exact Wrong Moment Read More Undo Pro-Khalistan slogans were raised by activists of outfits, including the Dal Khalsa, former MP Simranjit Singh Mann-led Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar), his associate and former MP Dhian Singh Mand, at the Akal Takht. Operation Bluestar was a military operation carried out in 1984 to flush out militants from the Golden Temple. Live Events Officiating Jathedar of Akal Takht Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, while reading 'ardas' (prayers as per Sikh rituals), said all Sikh outfits should unitedly apply untiring efforts for the release of ' Bandhi Singhs ' (Sikh prisoners). Bandi Singhs are those Sikh prisoners, who parties like Shiromani Akali Dal and other Sikh bodies claim, were in jails even after completion of their sentences. Harjinder Singh Dhami, who is president of the apex religious body of the Sikhs the Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee ( SGPC ), honoured the family members of Sikh leaders, who were killed along with Bhindranwale in the Golden Temple complex during the Army action in June 1984. As per tradition, it was the Jathedar Akal Takht who every year honours the families of those who were killed in the army action, but this year it was done by the SGPC president. Damdami Taksal chief Harnam Singh Dhumma had earlier opposed the recent appointment of Gargaj as officiating Jathedar of Akal Takht in violation of 'maryada' and 'panthic traditions'.
Hindustan Times
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Operation Bluestar anniversary: Radical outfits raise pro-Khalistan slogans
Amritsar, Pro-Khalistan slogans were on Friday raised by supporters and activists of radical Sikh outfits at the Akal Takht, the supreme temporal seat of Sikhs, while a peaceful bandh was observed around the Golden Temple and interior walled city on the 41st anniversary of Operation Bluestar. Dal Khalsa activists were seen holding placards bearing portraits of slain militant leader Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and also Khalistani flags. The entire periphery of the Golden Temple near THE Akal Takh echoed with pro-Khalistan slogans. Pro-Khalistan slogans were raised by activists of outfits, including the Dal Khalsa, former MP Simranjit Singh Mann-led Shiromani Akali Dal , his associate and former MP Dhian Singh Mand, at the Akal Takht. Operation Bluestar was a military operation carried out in 1984 to flush out militants from the Golden Temple. Officiating Jathedar of Akal Takht Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, while reading 'ardas' , said all Sikh outfits should unitedly apply untiring efforts for the release of 'Bandhi Singhs' . Bandi Singhs are those Sikh prisoners, who parties like Shiromani Akali Dal and other Sikh bodies claim, were in jails even after completion of their sentences. Harjinder Singh Dhami, who is president of the apex religious body of the Sikhs the Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee , honoured the family members of Sikh leaders, who were killed along with Bhindranwale in the Golden Temple complex during the Army action in June 1984. As per tradition, it was the Jathedar Akal Takht who every year honours the families of those who were killed in the army action, but this year it was done by the SGPC president. Damdami Taksal chief Harnam Singh Dhumma had earlier opposed the recent appointment of Gargaj as officiating Jathedar of Akal Takht in violation of 'maryada' and 'panthic traditions'.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
To observe 41 years of Operation Bluestar on June 6, Sikh group Dal Khalsa calls for shutdown in Amritsar
Amritsar: Observing the 41st anniversary of Operation Bluestar, carried out by the Army to flush out militants from Golden Temple in June 1984, radical Sikh body Dal Khalsa announced plans to undertake a "Genocide Remembrance March" on June 5 and called for a complete shutdown in Amritsar on June 6. Dal Khalsa working president Paramjit Singh Mand and secretary for political affairs Kanwar Pal Singh, in a joint statement issued here on Thursday, said that leaders and representatives of Akali Dal, Amritsar, Panth Sewak Jatha, various Akali factions, and youth bodies would join the march. They also maintained that the shutdown call was meant to protest against the Army assault, adding that the 'bandh' would be peaceful and urged all sections of people to cooperate with their call. The march would start from Gurdwara Burj Akali Phoola Singh at 5pm and will culminate at Akal Takht, where ardas would be performed.
Hindustan Times
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Akal Takht, SGPC, hardliners condemn Pahalgam terror attack, term it a cowardly act
The Akal Takht, Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) and Sikh hardliners on Wednesday condemned the Pahalgam terror attack. Expressing grief over the incident and extending condolences to the families of those killed, Takht acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj said the attack reminded him of the March 2000 massacre in Chittisinghpura, Kashmir, in which 35 Sikhs were killed. He called for justice to affected families in both incidents. SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami said this inhuman and brutal act has deeply hurt the values of society. He said spiritual and humanitarian teachings do not promote such violence, but rather guide everyone towards unity, brotherhood, and harmony. Chief Khalsa Diwan president and AAP MLA Dr Inderbir Singh Nijjar termed the attack a cowardly and ruthless act. Radical Sikh outfit Dal Khalsa also stated that indiscriminate violence against civilians was unacceptable and must never be justified, regardless of the political context or timing. 'The murder of innocent people is a tragedy that transcends politics. This is not how political grievances and grudges are addressed,' said Dal Khalsa leader Paramjit Singh Mand.
