CKD executive expels Chadha

GS Paul

Tribune News Service

Amritsar, February 5

The executive body of the Chief Khalsa Diwan (CKD) today formally accepted the resignation of Charanjit Singh Chadha and terminated his primary membership from the over century-old religious educational organisation.

The development paves the way to block Chadha officially from taking part in any CKD affair. However, the executive’s decision will be placed before the general house meeting scheduled for Tuesday to get its approval.

Of the total 29 existing executive members (barring Chadha and his deceased son Inderpreet Singh Chadha), 25 members attended today’s meeting, led by officiating president Dhanraj Singh.

Chadha’s son Harjeet Singh and another relative Navpreet Singh were also present in the meeting as part of the executive body. “The decision was taken while abiding by the Akal Takht directions which were acceptable to all,” said Harjeet.

Dhanraj Singh said the members unanimously agreed to the directions of Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh and also followed the CKD constitution. Chadha’s resignation was accepted and his primary membership was cancelled.

The executive body has authorised Dhanraj Singh for any financial transactions related to the CKD. He said the fresh election for the president and other office-bearers would be conducted within two months.

Regarding the woman principal in question who was allegedly spotted with Chadha in the controversial video clip, Dhanraj Singh said, “She is on leave since the incident was reported. A three-member committee was constituted to investiagte the matter, its report is awaited.”

After submitting his resignation, Chadha had appeared before the five high priests at the Akal Takht on January 23. Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh had imposed a two-year restriction on him from appearing on any social, religious and political stage.