Akal Takht jathedar summons Sukhbir Badal, seeks explanation on rebel leaders' allegations
Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh on Monday asked SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal to appear in person before the Akal Takht to submit a written explanation on rebel leaders' accusations that «he did not represent the sentiments of the panth». The rebel Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leaders had appeared before the jathedar of the Akal Takht on July 1 and apologised for the «mistakes» committed when their party was in power in the state between 2007 and 2017.
The jathedar has asked Badal to give an explanation within 15 days.
Besides, a clarification has also been sought from the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) regarding the allegations levelled by some Akali leaders on spending Rs 90 lakh on advertisements.
The jathedar issued a statement after a marathon meeting of five Sikh high priests which was held here.
«As per a complaint received by the Akal Takht Sahib from some senior leaders of the Akali Dal, the president of the Shiromani Akali Dal did not represent the sentiments of the 'panth'. Therefore, the SAD president has been asked to personally appear before the Akal Takht Sahib to give a written explanation of the accusations within 15 days.
»Clarification has been sought from the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee with regard to accusations levelled by some Akali leaders about spending Rs 90 lakh on advertisements," said the statement issued by the Akal Takht, which is the highest temporal seat of Sikhs.
Meanwhile, replying to a question on the jathedar asking Badal to give his
