:dateline:In a telephone interview, Jathedar Bhai Ranjit Singh has said that he is not opposed to the idea of Sarbat Khalsa however he will not be a part of the gathering.� He said that until Sikhs come together collectively, such gatherings will bear no fruit.
�Badal has long controlled and misused our institutions and Sikhs need to come together as one to take over,� he said.
�However, there have been similar gatherings since 1986 which did no good for the Panth,� he added.
� I am not condemning the leaders [organizing the Sarbat Khalsa], however I do not have any hopes from them.� The organizers have not mended their affairs or procedures since 1986.� I just don�t see anything new in this,� he said.
A delegation from North America left today for Punjab.� One of the chief members of the delegations, S. Manjit Singh Uppal will attempt to meet with Sarbat Khalsa organizers and compel Bhai Ranjit Singh to attend the Sarbat Khalsa.� S. Manjit Singh Uppal is a well-respected personality in the USA.� He is the former president of the historical Gurdwara Sahib in Stockton.
