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[[Giani]] '''Harpreet Singh''' (born May 1972) is a [[Sikh]] preacher who served as the [[Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee]]-appointed acting [[jathedar of the Akal Takht]] from 22 October 2018<ref name="Harpreet"/><ref name="acting">{{cite web |title=Takht Damdama Sahib Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh named Akal Takht acting jathedar |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/punjab/news-detail-671954 |website=The Tribune |access-date=10 February 2023 |archive-date=13 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213023646/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/punjab/news-detail-671954 |url-status=live }}</ref> to 16 June 2023.<ref name="Raghbir">{{cite news |last1=Barua |first1=Annesha |title=Giani Raghbir Singh appointed as Jathedar of Shri Akal Takht Sahib: A dedicated journey of service |url=https://www.ptcnews.tv/punjab-2/giani-raghbir-singh-appointed-as-jathedar-of-shri-akal-takht-sahib-a-dedicated-journey-of-service-726657 |access-date=16 June 2023 |publisher=PTC News |date=16 June 2023}}</ref> He is serving as the acting jathedar of [[Takht Sri Damdama Sahib]] since April 2017.<ref name=Gurmukh/>
[[Giani]] '''Harpreet Singh''' (born May 1972) is a [[Sikh]] preacher who served as the [[Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee]]-appointed acting [[jathedar of the Akal Takht]] from October 2018 to June 2023.<ref name="Harpreet"/><ref name="acting">{{cite web |title=Takht Damdama Sahib Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh named Akal Takht acting jathedar |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/punjab/news-detail-671954 |website=The Tribune |access-date=10 February 2023 |archive-date=13 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213023646/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/punjab/news-detail-671954 |url-status=live }}</ref> He has also served as the acting jathedar of [[Takht Sri Damdama Sahib]] since April 2017.<ref name=Gurmukh/>


==Biography==
==Biography==


Harpreet Singh was born in [[Gidderbaha]] in May 1972. His father was a village [[granthi]].<ref name="acting"/><ref name="granthi">{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/from-granthi-s-son-to-head-of-highest-temporal-seat-giani-harpreet-singh-acting-jathedar-of-akal-takht/story-fwb1cHprOgVtOeWUJ1hP9J.html|title=From granthi's son to head of highest temporal seat, Giani Harpreet Singh acting jathedar of Akal Takht|author=Gurpreet Singh Nibber|website=The Hindustan Times|date=23 October 2018|access-date=10 February 2023|archive-date=13 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213022136/https://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/from-granthi-s-son-to-head-of-highest-temporal-seat-giani-harpreet-singh-acting-jathedar-of-akal-takht/story-fwb1cHprOgVtOeWUJ1hP9J.html|url-status=live}}</ref> After completing his schooling, he graduated from Guru Kashi Gurmat Institute where he received religious education.<ref name="granthi"/><ref name="Bio">{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/amritsar/sgpc-appoints-giani-harpreet-as-acting-jathedar-of-akal-takht/articleshow/66324090.cms|title=Giani Harpreet Singh is acting jathedar of Akal Takht|website=The Times of India|date=23 October 2018|access-date=10 February 2023|archive-date=26 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181026211247/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com//city/amritsar/sgpc-appoints-giani-harpreet-as-acting-jathedar-of-akal-takht/articleshow/66324090.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> In 1997 he joined the [[Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee]] (SGPC) as a "pracharak" (preacher) and was appointed as head granthi of Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in [[Muktsar]] in 1999.<ref name="another">{{cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/punjab/giani-harpreet-singh-another-jathedar-from-muktsar-671963|title=Giani Harpreet Singh: Another Jathedar from Muktsar|author=Archit Watts|website=The Trubune|date=22 October 2018|access-date=10 February 2023|archive-date=13 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213022133/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/punjab/giani-harpreet-singh-another-jathedar-from-muktsar-671963|url-status=live}}</ref>
Harpreet Singh was born to [[Ravidassia|Dalit Sikh]] family in [[Gidderbaha]] in May 1972. His father was a village [[granthi]].<ref name="acting"/><ref name="granthi">{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/from-granthi-s-son-to-head-of-highest-temporal-seat-giani-harpreet-singh-acting-jathedar-of-akal-takht/story-fwb1cHprOgVtOeWUJ1hP9J.html|title=From granthi's son to head of highest temporal seat, Giani Harpreet Singh acting jathedar of Akal Takht|author=Gurpreet Singh Nibber|website=The Hindustan Times|date=23 October 2018|access-date=10 February 2023|archive-date=13 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213022136/https://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/from-granthi-s-son-to-head-of-highest-temporal-seat-giani-harpreet-singh-acting-jathedar-of-akal-takht/story-fwb1cHprOgVtOeWUJ1hP9J.html|url-status=live}}</ref> After completing his schooling, he graduated from Guru Kashi Gurmat Institute where he received religious education.<ref name="granthi"/><ref name="Bio">{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/amritsar/sgpc-appoints-giani-harpreet-as-acting-jathedar-of-akal-takht/articleshow/66324090.cms|title=Giani Harpreet Singh is acting jathedar of Akal Takht|website=The Times of India|date=23 October 2018|access-date=10 February 2023|archive-date=26 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181026211247/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com//city/amritsar/sgpc-appoints-giani-harpreet-as-acting-jathedar-of-akal-takht/articleshow/66324090.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> In 1997 he joined the [[Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee]] (SGPC) as a "pracharak" (preacher) and was appointed as head granthi of Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in [[Muktsar]] in 1999.<ref name="another">{{cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/punjab/giani-harpreet-singh-another-jathedar-from-muktsar-671963|title=Giani Harpreet Singh: Another Jathedar from Muktsar|author=Archit Watts|website=The Trubune|date=22 October 2018|access-date=10 February 2023|archive-date=13 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213022133/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/punjab/giani-harpreet-singh-another-jathedar-from-muktsar-671963|url-status=live}}</ref>


He completed a one-year diploma course in [[Divinity (academic discipline)|divinity]] from [[Punjabi University]] and also completed a master's degree in [[religious studies]] from the same university.<ref name="Bio"/> Along with Mohammad Habib he translated the [[Quran]] into the [[Punjabi language]].<ref name="another"/> In April 2017 he was appointed as the acting [[jathedar]] of [[Takht Sri Damdama Sahib]], replacing Gurmukh Singh who was removed by the SGPC.<ref name=Gurmukh/> In October 2018 he was appointed as the acting [[Jathedar of Akal Takht]] by the SGPC after the resignation of [[Giani Gurbachan Singh|Gurbachan Singh]].<ref name="Harpreet">{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/giani-harpreet-singh-appointed-acting-jathedar-of-akal-takht/story-SkMVpfzBo7Mj7Ts3W2MC1N.html|title=Giani Harpreet Singh is Akal Takht acting jathedar|author=Surjit Singh|work=Hindustan Times|date=23 October 2018|access-date=4 February 2023|archive-date=13 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213022133/https://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/giani-harpreet-singh-appointed-acting-jathedar-of-akal-takht/story-SkMVpfzBo7Mj7Ts3W2MC1N.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
He completed a one-year diploma course in [[Divinity (academic discipline)|divinity]] from [[Punjabi University]] and also completed a master's degree in [[religious studies]] from the same university.<ref name="Bio"/> Along with Mohammad Habib he translated the [[Quran]] into the [[Punjabi language]].<ref name="another"/> In April 2017 he was appointed as the acting [[jathedar]] of [[Takht Sri Damdama Sahib]], replacing Gurmukh Singh who was removed by the SGPC.<ref name=Gurmukh/> In October 2018 he was appointed as the acting [[Jathedar of Akal Takht]] by the SGPC after the resignation of [[Giani Gurbachan Singh|Gurbachan Singh]].<ref name="Harpreet"/>

Harpreet Singh resigned as the acting Jathedar of Akal Takht on 16 June 2023, being replaced by Raghbir Singh, the jathedar of [[Takht Kesgarh Sahib]]. His resignation came after controversy was created over him attending the engagement of [[Aam Aadmi Party]] leader [[Raghav Chadha]] with Bollywood actress [[Parineeti Chopra]] in May 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/punjab-giani-harpreet-singh-quits-as-akal-takht-acting-jathedar-raghbir-singh-new-head-101686900620278.html|title=Punjab: Giani Harpreet Singh quits as Akal Takht acting jathedar, Raghbir Singh new head|author=Surjit Singh|work=Hindustan Times|date=16 June 2023|accessdate=16 June 2023}}</ref>

==Resignation due to threats==
Giani Harpreet Singh resigned from the position of Jathedar due to the security threats by former Akali leader [[Virsa Singh Valtoha]]. He accused Virsa Singh Valtoha of issuing threats to his family, abducting his daughter,<ref name="He further added, “He has stooped to a new low. He has started issuing threats to my family. I have got threats that my daughters will be abducted. My caste is being questioned.">{{cite news |last1=Singh |first1=Surjit |title=Punjab: Citing slander, security threats, Giani Harpreet Singh quits |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/punjab-citing-slander-security-threats-giani-harpreet-singh-quits-101729103692128.html |access-date=25 October 2024 |agency=Hindustan Times |publisher=Hindustan Times}}</ref> and raising caste remarks against him for being a Dalit Sikh.<ref name="he accused former Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) spokesperson and MLA Virsa Singh Valtoha of issuing threats to him and his family besides making caste remarks against him">{{cite news |last1=Jagga |first1=Raakhi |title=At centre of row between Akali Dal, Akal Takht, who is Jathedar Harpreet Singh |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/jathedar-harpreet-singh-akali-dal-takht-resignation-withdrawal-9628322/ |access-date=25 October 2024 |work=The Indian Express |publisher=The Indian Express |date=19 October 2024 |language=en}}</ref>

Later, his resignation was not accepted by [[SGPC]] president [[Harjinder Singh Dhami]], who praised Giani Harpreet Singh for his commendable service towards the Sikh religion as Jathedar of Takht [[Damdama Sahib]] and acting jathedar of [[Akal Takht]].<ref name="Describing the recent developments as “community crisis”, he said, “The services of Giani Harpreet Singh as jathedar of Takht Damdama Sahib and acting jathedar of Akal Takht have been commendable. We give him due respect. So, I decline his resignation. I have conveyed this to him over phone.”">{{cite news |last1=Singh |first1=Surjit |title=SGPC turns down Giani Harpreet Singh's resignation as Takht Damdama Sahib jathedar |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/sgpc-turns-down-giani-harpreet-singh-s-resignation-as-takht-damdama-sahib-jathedar-101729156202605.html |access-date=25 October 2024 |agency=Hindustan Times |date=17 October 2024}}</ref>


==Notes==
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Giani
Harpreet Singh
Jathedar of the Akal Takht (SGPC faction)[a]
Acting
In office
22 October 2018 – 16 June 2023
(Disputed with Jagtar Singh Hawara and Dhian Singh Mand.)[2][1]
Preceded byGurbachan Singh
Succeeded byRaghbir Singh
Jathedar of Takht Sri Damdama Sahib (SGPC faction)[b]
Acting
Assumed office
21 April 2017
(Disputed with Baljit Singh Daduwal.[1])
Preceded byGurmukh Singh (acting)[3]
Personal details
Born
Harpreet Singh

May 1972 (age 52)
Gidderbaha, Punjab, India
EducationMaster's degree (religious studies)
Alma materGuru Kashi Gurmat Institute
Punjabi University

Giani Harpreet Singh (born May 1972) is a Sikh preacher who served as the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee-appointed acting jathedar of the Akal Takht from October 2018 to June 2023.[2][4] He has also served as the acting jathedar of Takht Sri Damdama Sahib since April 2017.[3]

Biography

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Harpreet Singh was born to Dalit Sikh family in Gidderbaha in May 1972. His father was a village granthi.[4][5] After completing his schooling, he graduated from Guru Kashi Gurmat Institute where he received religious education.[5][6] In 1997 he joined the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) as a "pracharak" (preacher) and was appointed as head granthi of Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Muktsar in 1999.[7]

He completed a one-year diploma course in divinity from Punjabi University and also completed a master's degree in religious studies from the same university.[6] Along with Mohammad Habib he translated the Quran into the Punjabi language.[7] In April 2017 he was appointed as the acting jathedar of Takht Sri Damdama Sahib, replacing Gurmukh Singh who was removed by the SGPC.[3] In October 2018 he was appointed as the acting Jathedar of Akal Takht by the SGPC after the resignation of Gurbachan Singh.[2]

Harpreet Singh resigned as the acting Jathedar of Akal Takht on 16 June 2023, being replaced by Raghbir Singh, the jathedar of Takht Kesgarh Sahib. His resignation came after controversy was created over him attending the engagement of Aam Aadmi Party leader Raghav Chadha with Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra in May 2023.[8]

Resignation due to threats

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Giani Harpreet Singh resigned from the position of Jathedar due to the security threats by former Akali leader Virsa Singh Valtoha. He accused Virsa Singh Valtoha of issuing threats to his family, abducting his daughter,[9] and raising caste remarks against him for being a Dalit Sikh.[10]

Later, his resignation was not accepted by SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami, who praised Giani Harpreet Singh for his commendable service towards the Sikh religion as Jathedar of Takht Damdama Sahib and acting jathedar of Akal Takht.[11]

Notes

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  1. ^ The Sarbat Khalsa in 2015 appointed Jagtar Singh Hawara as jathedar of Akal Takht and Dhian Singh Mand as the acting jathedar due to his imprisonment. However the SGPC refused to recognise its authority.[1]
  2. ^ The Sarbat Khalsa in 2015 appointed Baljit Singh Daduwal as jathedar of Takht Sri Damdama Sahib. However the SGPC refused to recognise its authority.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d G.S. Paul (10 November 2015). "At Sarbat Khalsa, hardliners appoint Hawara Akal Takht Jathedar". Archived from the original on 7 August 2018. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
  2. ^ a b c Surjit Singh (23 October 2018). "Giani Harpreet Singh is Akal Takht acting jathedar". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 13 December 2022. Retrieved 4 February 2023.
  3. ^ a b c Raakhi Jagga; Kamaldeep Singh Brar (22 April 2017). "Giani Gurmukh Singh removed as acting jathedar by SGPC". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 10 February 2023. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Takht Damdama Sahib Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh named Akal Takht acting jathedar". The Tribune. Archived from the original on 13 December 2022. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
  5. ^ a b Gurpreet Singh Nibber (23 October 2018). "From granthi's son to head of highest temporal seat, Giani Harpreet Singh acting jathedar of Akal Takht". The Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 13 December 2022. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
  6. ^ a b "Giani Harpreet Singh is acting jathedar of Akal Takht". The Times of India. 23 October 2018. Archived from the original on 26 October 2018. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
  7. ^ a b Archit Watts (22 October 2018). "Giani Harpreet Singh: Another Jathedar from Muktsar". The Trubune. Archived from the original on 13 December 2022. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
  8. ^ Surjit Singh (16 June 2023). "Punjab: Giani Harpreet Singh quits as Akal Takht acting jathedar, Raghbir Singh new head". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 16 June 2023.
  9. ^ Singh, Surjit. "Punjab: Citing slander, security threats, Giani Harpreet Singh quits". Hindustan Times. Hindustan Times. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
  10. ^ Jagga, Raakhi (19 October 2024). "At centre of row between Akali Dal, Akal Takht, who is Jathedar Harpreet Singh". The Indian Express. The Indian Express. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
  11. ^ Singh, Surjit (17 October 2024). "SGPC turns down Giani Harpreet Singh's resignation as Takht Damdama Sahib jathedar". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
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