Sehajdhari Issue – (1) HC issued notice to Centre, Punjab, SGPC and Gurudwara EC; next hearing on 8 Feb. (2) Why situation is so confusing? | read this item
The main reason behind static and confused situation on this issue could be the complex nature of issue, which on the one hand relates to the internal dynamics of the Sikh society (the definition of Sehajdhari and their role) and on the other hand it is related to relations of Sikhs with the Indian State (the Sikh Gurudwara Management Act, 1925; the role of Indian Parliament in Sikh religious affairs regarding amendment etc. of the 1925 Act and role of Indian courts being interpretting authority in relation to the said Act.).
High court set aside centre's notification disbanding “sehajdhari” Sikhs' voting rights in SGPC elections | read this item
Chandigarh (December 20, 2011): A three judges constitutional bench of Punjab and Haryana High Court today pronounced the much-awaited verdict on the voting rights of non-practising “Sehajdhari” Sikhs in Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandhak Committee (SGPC) polls.
The Court has set aside October 8, 2003 notification issued by the the Central Government of India, disbanding “sehajdharis” from voting in SGPC elections.
Panch Pardhani seeks removal of Kapurthala DC to ensure fair polling | read this item
Chandigarh (September 08, 2011): Expressing doubts over fair conduct of SGPC elections under a deputy commissioner (DC) who once harboured political aspirations and had even contested the previous gurdwara polls, SAD (Panch Pardhani) has demanded removal of Harkesh Singh Sidhu from the DC’s post. The complaint refers to Sidhu as DC, Sangrur – a post he held till last year.
NO change in poll schedule for SGPC, Clarifies Center; Badal want clarification on "Conspirary" | read this item
New Delhi/Chandigarh (September 02, 2011): The central government of India has today clarified that no changes had been made in the norms of elections to the Sikh religious body Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) and that the exercise would be held according to schedule on September 18, 2011.
Sehajdharis get clearance to vote; SGPC Elections expected to be postponed | read this item
Chandigarh/Ludhiana (September 01, 2011): Today certain developments have taken place that placed clouds of delay on SGPC’s general elections, that were scheduled to be held on 18 September, 2011.
Chandigarh (September 01, 2011): As per information received from sources of Sikh Siyasat Network, it is learnt that the SGPC general elections that were to be held on 18 September, 2011 have been postponed by the Punjab and Haryana High Court order.
File Photo: Former SGPC chief Bibi Jagir Kaur garlanding Parkash Singh Badal after he was re-elected as the President of the Shiromani Akali Dal in Amritsar on 13 June, 2004 | read this item
Kapurthala/Chandigarh (August 29, 2011): With less than a month to go in general elections of Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC), the former SGPC cheif Bibi Jagir Kaur along with Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal are in news for illegal land grabing. Punjab Lokpal, Justice (Retd) D S Dhaliwal, today ordered an inquiry into complaint on “illegal occupation” of prime government land in Kapurthala district by former SGPC chief Jagir Kaur at the alleged behest of chief minister Parkash Singh Badal.
Turf corrupt candidates by voting for righteous ones: ASGPC to Sikh voters | read this item
Ludhiana (August 29, 2011): The American Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (ASGPC) has made an appeal to Sikhs voting for the upcoming Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) elections for a written promise from candidates contesting elections that they would promote religious agenda of the Sikh nation.
SGPC Elections 2011: Non-keshdharis attempting to vote would be arrested, Election Cheif | read this item
Chandigarh (August 28, 2011): Chief Commissioner of Gurdwara Elections, Justice H S Brar (retd), is reported to have that non-keshdharis attempting to vote in the SGPC elections will be arrested.
SGPC Elections 2011: Voters to carry any of listed cards to prove identity | read this item
Chandigarh (August 28, 2011): It is learnt that the Chief Commissioner Gurudwara Elections has issued orders directing the voters to establish their identity at the Polling stations at the time of poll for the SGPC Election to be held on 18 September, 2011 by producing the identity cards issued them under the authority of Election Commission of India.
Sehajdhari Issue – (1) HC issued notice to Centre, Punjab, SGPC and Gurudwara EC; next hearing on 8 Feb. (2) Why situation is so confusing? | 
High court set aside centre's notification disbanding “sehajdhari” Sikhs' voting rights in SGPC elections | 
File Photo: Former SGPC chief Bibi Jagir Kaur garlanding Parkash Singh Badal after he was re-elected as the President of the Shiromani Akali Dal in Amritsar on 13 June, 2004 | 
