A religious body like the Akal Takht should be apolitical; aware of the dangers posed by radical elements in the religious order that could take undue advantage of faith.
From a village in Dera Baba Nanak, Chaura founded Khalistan Liberation Army & is convener of now-defunct radical think tank Akal Federation. He was radicalised in his student days in '70s.
The 68-year-old has been identified as Narain Singh Chaura, who allegedly leads militant group Akal Federation. Incident occurred while Badal was serving punishment imposed by Akal Takht.
In Episode 1565 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at instances of punishments meted out by Sikh clergy, SAD's electoral decline & what's next for the party in Punjab.
Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Badal was ordered to perform ‘sentry duty’ and clean utensils at the shrine in Amritsar by Akal Takht as punishment for ‘sins’ against Sikh community.
In a wheelchair, Badal sat on guard duty Tuesday outside Amritsar's Golden Temple. His punishment over 'anti-Sikh' decisions during the rule of the Akalis in Punjab will continue Wednesday.
Announcing punishment for Sukhbir Badal, Jathedar accuses Akalis of ‘promoted Dera culture in Punjab’. Ex-head of Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee also declared ‘tankhaiya’.
Elected Akali Dal president twice since 2008, Sukhbir Badal was declared ‘tankhaiya’ by Akal Takht in August. SAD insiders say resignation is a preemptive measure.
Election was crucial for Akalis, as it took place amid tensions with Akal Takht, the highest temporal body of Sikhs, that works in close administrative contact with SGPC.
While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.
It is one of the most advanced long-range air defence and anti-missile radars. It has been acquired under an about USD 145-million deal signed in 2020.
In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?
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