Archive · 1 Aug 2025
SGPC Removes VC After Remarks on RSS Chief
The group in charge of a Sikh religious center removed a university leader from a committee because of comments he made.
The leader's remarks were seen as disrespectful after a conversation with a political leader.
The video of the conversation caused upset, leading to his removal from the committee.
SGPC removed GNDU Vice-Chancellor Dr. Karamjit Singh from a committee.
The committee was tasked with framing service norms for the Akal Takht jathedar.
The removal followed Singh's comments during a discussion with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat.
Singh's comments were perceived as offensive to Sikh sentiments.
Punjab Congress MLA Pargat Singh raised objections after a video of the interaction surfaced.
- Who
- The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) removed Dr. Karamjit Singh.
- What
- SGPC removed GNDU Vice-Chancellor Dr. Karamjit Singh from a committee framing service norms for Akal Takht jathedar.
- When
- The decision was made on Friday.
- Where
- Amritsar
- Why
- Because of Singh's comments in a discussion with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat which were perceived as offensive to Sikh sentiments.
SGPC's Viewpoint
Singh's Viewpoint
Offensive Comments
SGPC's Viewpoint
Dr. Karamjit Singh's comments during a discussion with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat were perceived as offensive to Sikh sentiments.
Singh's Viewpoint
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- Organization
- SGPC
- Person Removed
- Dr. Karamjit Singh
- Position
- GNDU Vice-Chancellor
- Committee
- Framing service norms for Akal Takht jathedar
- Controversial Comments
- Discussion with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
Sources
‘AAP helping RSS control education’: Punjab legislator Pargat Singh slams GNDU V-C’s interaction with Mohan Bhagwat
SGPC removes GNDU V-C from panel for forming service norms of Akal Takht jathedar