Giani Raghbir Singh removed as Akal Takht Jathedar

Giani Kuldeep Singh Gadgaj appointed Takht Kesgarh Sahib Jathedar, given additional charge of Akal Takht

Amritsar, Updated At : 03:45 PM Mar 07, 2025 IST

The executive body meeting of the SGPC.

The SGPC has terminated the services of Giani Raghbir Singh as Akal Takht Jathedar.

It was done during its executive body meeting here on Friday.

Giani Sultan Singh has been removed as Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib Jathedar.

Giani Raghbir Singh and Giani Sultan Singh will continue their services as Head Granthi and Granthi of the Golden Temple.

This was announced by SGPC executive body member Jaswant Singh Purain.

Giani Kuldeep Singh Gadgaj has been appointed the Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib Jathedar and also the acting Jathedar of the Akal Takht.

Sant Baba Tek Singh has been appointed the Jathedar of Takht Sri Damdama Sahib.

Meanwhile, the decision on Harjinder Singh Dhami’s resignation has been kept pending.

Giani Gadgaj, 40, has been a ‘katha vachak’ since 2001.