AMRITSAR SAHIB, Punjab—Meting punishing for showing solidarity with Panthik interests, Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on Friday removed noted Sikh Kirtani Bhai Baldev Singh Wadala as Hazuri Ragi of Sri Darbar Sahib and shifted him to Gurdwara Patshahi Nauvi Jeend (Haryana).
It may be recalled that in a bid to stop the misuse of donations of the Sikh Sangat, he opposed appointment of chief secretary Harcharan Singh who is being paid Rs 3 lakh monthly. He opposed the move as per the rules of the Gurdwara Act.
In his transfer letter, SGPC alleged that he has revolted against the institution and broken it’s discipline.
His services at Sri Darbar Sahib had already been terminated after the appointment of chief secretary. On Friday, the a formal announcement was then made.
It is noteworthy that Bhai Wadala is very popular amongst Sikh masses due to his unique way of singing Gurbani Kirtan. Sikh Sangat enjoys his sweet voice while his jatha is performing kirtan. He is also considered as an activist with Panthik spirit and working in tandem with the Sikh way.
Haale ta pata nahi ki ki vekhna paega baadlan de raaj wich…par inha nu lokaane khud hi ta jitaya hai votes theke…is lai eh jojo kukarm karnge, kom vi jimmewaar hove gi …
One now needs to think twice before making
any donations at sgpc run gurudwaras. The problem is that sikhs never get united for a common cause. Every one knows the amount of wealth SGPC president has amassed. We should directly help the needy instead of giving donations at SGPC run gurudwaras.
This is misfortune that a prominent Ragi Baldev Singh Wadala has been removed to another Gurdwara. We are living in a democratic country and this high handed act is not acceptable to many of us. SGPC is not a supreme body like Sri Akal Takhat.
Sgpc has no right to misuse their authority, Baldev singh wadala jee should be absorbed back as the hazuri ragi of darbaar saahib jee amritsar n the Sgpa sud apologise in writing . SGPC becomes answerable to the sikh panth
Avtar Makkar does not speak for the Sikh panth but for Badal family.
How do you justify payment of 3lakh per month?
These SGPC guys are bloody looters of Sikh Sangats Daswandh and have no right to administer Gurudwara Sahibs