Global Sikh Council calls for amendment to Sikh Gurdwaras Act

The Global Sikh Council (GSC) has urged the prompt amendment of the Sikh Gurdwaras Act of 1925, citing its numerous loopholes that enable government intervention in the administration of gurdwaras and delay general elections to constitute the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC).

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In a press release, Kanwaljit Kaur, President of the GSC highlighted that while the original intent of this act was commendable, aiming to return control of gurdwaras to practicing Sikhs from nonSikh control but the legislation lacks provisions requiring the union government to consult the SGPC before making any amendme