Excelsior Correspondent
CHANDIGARH, Sept 30 : In a significant move towards strengthening global Sikhs’ coordination and reinforcing ‘Panthic’ priorities, the Global Sikh Council (GSC), an umbrella organisation of national Sikh bodies from 28 countries today advocated for restoring the sovereignty, dignity and spiritual authority of ‘Takhats’ besides restoration of Sikh heritage sites in Pakistan.
This was resolved in the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of GSC held here today.
The meeting was presided over by president Lady Singh Dr Kanwaljit Kaur, witnessed deep deliberations on pressing religious, humanitarian and administrative issues concerning the global Sikh community.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Kanwaljit and secretary Harjeet Singh Grewal said the AGM opened with a heartfelt ‘Ardas’ led by deputy president Paramjit Singh Bedi for the well-being and rehabilitation of flood-hit families in Punjab and expressed their solidarity with those suffering due to devastation in the districts situated around the rivers.
Dr Kanwaljit said that the GSC would continue to support local Sangat-led initiatives to amend outworn legislations to free Sri Hazoor Sahib and Sri Patna Sahib Takhats from the administrative control of Maharashtra and Bihar State Governments respectively.
The Council also resolved to convene its next general AGM in Chandigarh in mid-November 2026.
Dr Karminder Singh, chairman of the Religious Affairs Committee, passionately advocated for restoring the independence, dignity and spiritual authority of Takhats.
On the heritage front, Yaspal Singh Bains from USA, Chairman of the Heritage Committee, presented a detailed report on the ongoing restoration of historic Sikh sites in Pakistan.
He acknowledged support from the Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) and the Archaeological Department of Pakistan, underscoring the need for sustained monitoring and international cooperation to preserve neglected Gurdwaras and heritage structures.
Deputy president Ram Singh Bombay extended a formal vote of thanks.
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