SGPC’s move to expel Chaura from Panth criticised

Reacting to the SGPC executive committee’s resolution seeking the excommunication of Narain Singh Chaura, accused in the attempted assassination of Sukhbir Singh Badal, Sikh body Dal Khalsa condemned the move, calling it a dangerous precedent that could further divide moderate and hardliner Sikhs.

The Dal Khalsa leaders Harpal Singh Cheema, Paramjit Singh Mand and Kanwarpal Singh urged the Takht Jathedars not to bow to the influence of the Badals.

They pointed out that previous attacks on prominent Sikh leaders, including Akal Takht head Giani Kirpal Singh and SGPC president Gurcharan Singh Tohra, did not result in excommunications, despite the attackers being acknowledged militants. They argued that the SGPC’s resolution was politically motivated and aimed at tarnishing the reputation of the Akal Takht leadership.

“The law will take its course in this case,” said Mand, adding that the move was part of a broader attempt to advance political agendas.