Appointment of CKD chief’s daughter raises eyebrows

Tribune News Service

Amritsar, May 7

The appointment of Chief Khalsa Diwan (CKD) president Nirmal Singh’s daughter as principal of a school has raised eyebrows after former CKD chief Charanjit Singh Chadha objected to it.

Chadha alleged that violating the norms, Nirmal misused his position only to extend favour to his daughter.

“The day Nirmal took charge as president of the CKD, several misappropriations came to the fore. In one such instance, he had got his daughter appointed as principal at Guru Harkrishan Public School in Attari. At a time, when there was cut in salaries of employees of the CKD institutes, her pay package witnessed an unprecedented hike. She was also given perks, including a chauffeur driven car,” said Chadha.

Refuting the charges, the CKD president said as the school was located on international border, the principal’s post used to stay vacant. He claimed that the school catered to around 250 children of the border belt who were being provided free books and uniform.

“Chadha is looking to re-enter the CKD. He visited our institution twice. Since we have restricted his entry, he has been levelling frivolous allegations. My daughter was selected by a selection panel on the basis of merit. She accepted the salary much less than what she was already drawing,” he said.

Chadha had to quit his position after a sleazy video went viral involving him with a woman principal in 2017. After three years, Akal Takht had lifted the bar and he was free to participate or address any religious, social, political or educational events.

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