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Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Gurdwara bodies of Haryana and Punjab clash over control of Miri Piri group of institutions
1 2 3 Chandigarh: Within days of establishing the elected body, tensions have emerged between the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (HSGMC) and the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee manned trust, which manages the Miri-Piri group of institutions, including the medical college at Kurukshetra. The war of words between the two Sikh bodies intensified after the executive body of the HSGMC, led by president Jagdish Singh Jhinda, former president Baljit Singh Daduwal, and other executive members, visited the medical college site in Shahabad Markanda. This was followed by a meeting with the Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini. During their visit to the medical college, Jhinda and Baljit Singh Daduwal asked the local management to hand over control to the HSGMC as the premises were established on the land of Gurdwara Mastgarh Sahib. "During their tenure, the SGPC created a private trust and raised the building of the said medical college on the land owned by Gurdwara Sahib. Now, with the implementation of the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Act 2014, all the gurughars are under the control of the HSGMC. According to the act, the movable and immovable assets on gurughars and their land are now under the control of the HSGMC. Since the Badal family created a family trust to manage this institute, we have termed this as illegal and initiated the process to acquire the same in accordance with the provisions of the Act," said Baljit Singh Daduwal. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Beyond Text Generation: An AI Tool That Helps You Write Better Grammarly Install Now Undo "The college has 100 medical seats, but no infrastructure. Once we manage the affairs, we shall put everything in place systematically. We have brought this to the notice of the CM as well as the govt and have sought their support," said Daduwal. When contacted, Sukhminder Singh, secretary of the trust managing the Miri Piri group of institutions, categorically dismissed the claims of the HSGMC. "Firstly, the issue related to this institution is under litigation and the court has imposed a stay. They can download the orders from the website and get those vetted by the govt as well as their legal team. Let them get the stay vacated and take directions from the court," said Sukhminder Singh. MSID:: 121695802 413 |
Hindustan Times
31-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Govt working to strengthen Sikh-Hindu brotherhood in state: Saini
Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday said that the government is working to strengthen the Sikh Hindu brotherhood in the state by following the teachings of Guru Arjan Dev. Along with this, a Sikh museum will be built on 3 acres of land in Kurukshetra to preserve the memories and teachings of the Gurus. Saini reached Baoli Sahib Gurudwara in Pehowa of Kurukshetra to pay tributes to the fifth Sikh Guru, Guru Arjan Dev on his 419th martyrdom day. On the occasion, Saini partook of the langar and later served at a chhabil counter. Saini said that Guru Arjun Dev's martyrdom will continue to inspire us for ages like a beacon of light, generation after generation, to struggle and sacrifice against injustice, exploitation, and oppression. On this occasion, HSGMC president Jagdish Singh Jhinda, deputy commissioner Neha Singh, superintendent of police Nitish Agarwal, BJP district president Tejender Singh Goldy and other dignitaries were present. ₹51 lakh grant announced for Gaur Brahmin Vidya Pracharini Sabha Nayab Singh Saini said that the state government will give a three-times amount as generated by the Gaur Brahmin Vidya Pracharini Sabha in village Pahrawar in Rohtak for the construction of campus-III educational institution. Addressing a gathering on the occasion of Lord Parshuram's birth anniversary, Saini announced to give ₹51 lakh grant to Gaur Brahmin Vidya Pracharini Sabha, besides promising to forward demands raised by the Brahmin Sabha to various departments and those feasible will be fulfilled. 'I urge the Gaur Brahmin Sabha to raise funds from the society to construct a campus of education institute at Pahrawar village and the state government will give three-times funds raised by the sabha,' he added. Earlier, Saini inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for nine projects worth ₹61.23 crore. This includes laying the foundation stones for five projects valued at ₹54.26 crore and inaugurating four projects worth ₹6.97 crore. He paid tribute to Lord Parshuram on his birth anniversary, and martyrdom day of Sikh Guru Arjan Dev and the birth anniversary of Arut Maharaj. He said that all these great personalities dedicated their entire lives to the establishment of religion, social unity, harmony and culture. 'Their life journeys continue to inspire us to follow the path of righteousness and serve humanity,' he added. Describing Lord Parshuram as a mighty warrior and a great social reformer, Saini said that despite being a Brahmin, he took up arms to eradicate injustice and unrighteousness. 'Lord Parshuram Ji teaches us that balance of knowledge and strength can lead society in the right direction. Parshuram Ji had said that even taking up arms to protect religion is a form of penance,' he added. He further said that inspired by Parshuram's spirit, the Armed forces under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, carried out Operation Sindoor after the inhumane Pahalgam incident and destroyed the haven of terrorists in Pakistan. Saini said that the medical college in Kaithal has been named after Lord Parshuram to inspire future generations with his teachings and ideals. 'Our government has declared a gazette holiday on the birth anniversary of Lord Parshuram. The longstanding land dispute of the Gaur Brahmin College in Pahrawar village, which had persisted since 2013, has been resolved. The government has also approved 100 seats of Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine and Surgery at the Gaur Brahmin Ayurveda College, and classes have commenced. A postage stamp in the name of Lord Parshuram has been issued, besides allocating land for a Brahmin dharamshala in Karnal,' he added.
Hindustan Times
29-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Will manage gurdwaras in Haryana under Akal Takht Sahib's patronage: HSGMC president Jhinda
Newly elected president of Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (HSGMC) Jagdish Singh Jhinda said they are dedicated to Akal Takht Sahib and would serve the community and manage the gurdwaras in Haryana under its patronage. Accompanied by the HSGMC member and Sikh preacher Baljit Singh Daduwal, Jhinda was in Amritsar to pay obeisance at Golden Temple and Akal Takht to offer thanks and seek blessings of the almighty on Wednesday. Responding to a query on objection raised by Sikh prisoner Balwant Singh Rajoana over SGPC's proposal to display portrait of former Prime Minister late Manmohan Singh in Central Sikh Museum in Golden Temple complex, he said, 'There should no objection over the resolve as Manmohan Singh's contribution is unmatched on national and international level. He was a world-renowned economist. Being a devout Sikh, he brightened the name of the Sikhs across the world. So, his portrait should be installed in the museum'. Speaking on the conversion of Sikhs to Christianity, Jhinda said, 'The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) is Sikh parliament and our apex body. However, it could not carry out dharam parchar properly. Thanks to its laxity, the Sikh brethren are being taken into the fold of Christianity, which is cause of concern for the community.'
Hindustan Times
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Jagdish Singh Jhinda elected Haryana gurdwara management panel president
Jagdish Singh Jhinda was elected president of the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (HSGMC) on Friday. Jhinda, who represents Assandh ward of Karnal, was chosen to lead the committee at a meeting convened in Kurukshetra four months after the HSGMC conducted its first elections on January 19. Apart from Jhinda, who is a former president of the ad-hoc committee, Gurmeet Singh Mitta was chosen senior vice-president, Harjeet Singh general secretary, Gurbir Singh vice-president and Balwinder Singh Bhinder joint secretary. Rupinder Singh Panjokhra, Palvinder Singh Cheema, Tajinderpal Singh, Jagtar Singh Pipli, Karnail Singh Nimnabad and Kuldeep Singh Multani were named executive members of the HSGMC. The decision was taken by 49 members, including 40 elected and nine co-opted, at a meeting at Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi in Kurukshetra. Sikh preacher Baljit Singh Daduwal also attended the meeting and endorsed Jhinda's leadership. Jhinda had spearheaded a 22-year struggle for a separate committee from Amritsar-based Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, to manage gurudwaras in Haryana.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
YouTuber espionage case: Devices sent for forensic analysis
1 2 3 Hisar: In a development in the espionage case involving YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra , Hisar police have recovered five electronic devices—three mobile phones and a laptop from Malhotra, and two mobile phones from Harkirat Singh, IT in-charge of the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (HSGMC). All the devices were sent to a cyber forensic laboratory for analysis. According to the investigating agencies, Malhotra was in contact with Danish, an official at the Pakistan High Commission , from Nov 2023 until March 2025. Authorities also revealed that Malhotra holds multiple bank accounts with thousands of transactions, making financial analysis a time-consuming process. A leaked chat between Malhotra and a Pakistani intelligence officer identified as Ali Hasan went viral. In the conversation, Hasan allegedly asked Malhotra whether she met any undercover individuals during a visit to the Attari border and instructed her to bring them to a room in the gurdwara if she did. Ali Hasan is believed to be the same individual whom Danish instructed Malhotra to meet during her trip to Pakistan. Hasan is said to have arranged her travel and accommodation. Meanwhile, national agencies including the National Investigation Agency (NIA), Military Intelligence (MI), and the Intelligence Bureau (IB) continued questioning Malhotra in Hisar. A formal complaint was filed by sub-inspector Bijendra Singh, following which the Civil Lines police station registered a case against Malhotra on May 16. She was charged under Section 152 (act endangering sovereignty, unity and integrity of India) of the Bhartiya Naya Sanhita, along with Sections 3 (penalties) and 5 (wrongful communication, etc., of information) of the Official Secrets Act. She was arrested the next day, presented in court on May 17, and remanded to five days in police custody. Authorities are scheduled to present her in court again on May 22. MSID:: 121293636 413 |
