Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Centre Begins SGPC Poll Process, High Court Stalls Rolls
The government started the process to hold elections for the SGPC, a Sikh religious organization.
However, the High Court stepped in and paused the process of making the list of voters.
The government has appointed a chief commissioner, who asked authorities to start preparing voter lists.
The last time elections were held was in 2011.
The government is trying to follow the rules, but the court's intervention has caused a delay.
The Centre initiated the election process for the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC).
Punjab and Haryana High Court ordered a stay on the preparation of electoral rolls.
The Lok Sabha was informed about the developments by the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs.
The Gurdwara Election Commission, headed by the Chief Commissioner, is the designated authority for the elections.
The last SGPC elections were held in 2011.
- Who
- The Government, the High Court, the Gurdwara Election Commission, and the SGPC.
- What
- The Centre initiated SGPC elections, but the High Court has issued a stay on the electoral roll preparation.
- When
- The election process was recently initiated, but the article does not provide specific dates.
- Where
- Punjab and Haryana, Lok Sabha, and the High Court of Punjab and Haryana.
- Why
- The High Court's stay is due to legal challenges regarding the preparation of electoral rolls.
- Organization
- Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC)
- Authority
- Gurdwara Election Commission
- Issue
- Delay in SGPC elections
- Legal Action
- High Court Stay
- Last Elections
- 2011
