Akali Dal (Punar Surjit) President Giani Harpreet Singh alleges misconduct by the SGPC in the sale of Gurdwara land. He demands a transparent probe into land deals since 1999 and questions the role of Sukhbir Singh Badal.
Akali Dal (Punar Surjit) President made serious allegations against the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, demanding that the "truth be revealed" regarding the land belonging to Gurdwara Amb Sahib and Gurdwara Bhatta Sahib, Kotla Nihang Khan, according to an official statement The matter is not being brought to the attention of the Sangat. Initially, it was stated that no wrongdoing had occurred, but then reports of action emerged, which raises questions.
SGPC Accused of Mismanagement in Land Deals
Giani Harpreet Singh stated that land donated by a Bibi for Gurdwara Bhatta Sahib in 2002 was later sold at a very low price, even though the land was located on the main highway. He questioned the necessity of selling the land and, if it had to be sold, why it was disposed of at such a low price.
"As per the SGPC Act, whenever land belonging to a Gurdwara is sold, alternative land must be purchased in exchange. However, he added that there is still no clarity on how the ₹39.43 crore received from GMADA in lieu of Gurdwara Amb Sahib's land has been utilised or whether any new property has been acquired.
Demand for Investigation and Accountability
Singh has alleged that Sukhbir Singh Badal is encouraging the arbitrary conduct of the SGPC. He demanded an impartial and transparent investigation into the purchase and sale of Gurdwara properties since 1999.
He also announced that a Panthak conference would be held in Anandpur Sahib on March 3, where the future vision of the Panth would be presented to the Sangat.
Concerns Raised Over Political Rallies
Earlier, Giani Harpreet Singh held a meeting with party workers in Amritsar. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, he said that not only political issues but also important questions related to the Panth were discussed during the meeting.
Referring to a political rally organised by the Aam Aadmi Party on Monday, Giani Harpreet Singh said that the presence of officials holding constitutional and highly respected positions on the political platform has raised concerns among people. He said that political rallies are preparations for the upcoming elections, and the participation of these officials is inappropriate. (ANI)
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