Shoot Me, but I will not Resign: Jathedar Nandgarh

2014-11-13- nandgarhBATHINDA, Punjab—Takht Sri Damdama Sahib Jathedar Giani Balwant Singh Nandgarh has apparently stated that the state government has withdrawn his security cover as per the directions of BJP. He said that he belonged to an old Akali family and would never surrender before any pressure of the government.

It is worth mentioning that Jathedar Nandgarh has been taking a firm stand in favour of the original Nanakshahi Calender. He also opposes the activities of Hindu right wing forces RSS and BJP. A few days ago, he made a statement in support of ‘Khalistan’. The Badals are not happy over his approach. So they withdrew his security cover.

Talking about the withdrawal of security, Jathedar said some days ago that some low level Badal Dal leaders met him and demanded his resignation. He said their way of talking was very poor as if they were threatening him. He said he also spoke to them, ‘Shoot me, but I will not resign, even if Parkash Badal himself arrives here’.

He said he belonged to that family whose members have been imprisoned during the Akali movement and he would not surrender before any kind of pressure.

On being contacted in this regard, Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee president Avtar Singh Makkar said news regarding the resignation of Jathedar Nandgarh is fake.

On the other hand, Sri Akal Takht Sahib appointed Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh is conducting a meeting with a delegation of Sant Samaj on December 22 for discussing objections raised by the latter against the original Nanakshahi Calender. However, Giani Gurbachan Singh said that architect of the original calendar Pal Singh Purewal should be included in a committee to be constituted to make amendments in the Calender.

2 COMMENTS

  1. Dear Editors,
    What constitute a ” AKAL TAKHT. ? Who are its members or officers ?
    What constitute a “Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee” Who are its member ?
    Which one is superior Or Higher ?
    RSS & BJP are using the same PUPPET as it was used by Congress .
    It happens to be the Chief Minister of Punjab againts the SIKHS.

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