:dateline:Takhat Sri Patna Sahib Appointed Jathedar Giani Iqbal Singh left the meeting of the Sikh clergy midway today, when an objection was raised. Akal Takhat Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh contended that he had to leave suddenly because of his ailing health.
Sources said as the meeting began, Takhat Sri Damdama Sahib Jathedar Giani Balwant Singh Nandgarh objected to Giani Iqbal Singh’s presence, saying he had been dismissed by Takhat Sri Patna Sahib Management Committee. He then left for the residence of Giani Gurbachan Singh.
Subsequently,�Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) executive member Rajinder Singh Mehta was sent to pacify him. Finally, Giani Iqbal Singh was persuaded to leave the meeting.
Previously, Takhat Sri Patna Sahib Management Committee superintendent Avtar Singh had handed a letter to the Akal Takht Jathedar.
Jathedar Nandgarh could not be contacted for comment.
