Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Akal Takht Jathedar Refrains from Message on Operation Bluestar Anniversary
On the anniversary of a major event called Operation Bluestar, the top Sikh religious leader, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj, chose not to give a speech.
This was because some groups didn't want him to speak, and he wanted to avoid trouble.
Another leader, Bhai Dhian Singh Mand, gave a speech instead.
Some people protested, wanting a separate Sikh country called Khalistan.
The situation was tense due to differing opinions among Sikh groups.
Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj did not deliver a message at the 41st anniversary of Operation Bluestar.
This was a break from tradition, with the officiating Jathedar also not honoring families.
The SGPC President, Harjinder Singh Dhami, conferred honors instead.
Bhai Dhian Singh Mand, the parallel Jathedar, delivered his address from within the Akal Takht.
Sikh activists protested, raising slogans for Khalistan.
- Who
- Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj, Bhai Dhian Singh Mand, Sikh religious organizations, and Sikh activists.
- What
- Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj refrained from delivering a message, while Bhai Dhian Singh Mand delivered his address.
- When
- 41st anniversary of Operation Bluestar, also known as Ghallughara Diwas, on Friday.
- Where
- Akal Takht, Amritsar
- Why
- Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj refrained from speaking to avoid confrontation and maintain peace.
Sikh Organizations
Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj
Message Delivery
Sikh Organizations
Damdami Taksal and other Sikh organizations opposed Giani Gargajj delivering a message.
Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj
Giani Gargajj chose not to speak.
- Event
- 41st Anniversary of Operation Bluestar
- Officiating Jathedar
- Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj
- Parallel Jathedar
- Bhai Dhian Singh Mand
- Key Group
- Damdami Taksal (Chowk Mehta)
- SGPC President
- Harjinder Singh Dhami
