Damdami Taksal has also declared its opposition to the installation ceremony. On behalf of Damdami Taksal chief Harnam Singh Dhumma, Gurdeep Singh Naulakha said the Sikh seminary will totally boycott the ceremony as new appointments are not acceptable to the community. “All Sikh sections are opposing the SGPC decision, and it should cancel the event, otherwise there will be consequences,” he said. Other major organisations, including Sikh bodies, traditional Sikh sects, seminaries, Kar Sewa groups, also boycotted the installation ceremony. Takht Patna Sahib Jathedar (High Priest) Giani Baldev Singh and its management committee had also announced to boycott the installation ceremony of Gargaj. Management committee president Jagjot Singh Sohi said, “We have always stood by the Panth. But we will not take part in the installation ceremony. Nor will Takht Patna Sahib jathedar attend it. We do not approve of this installation ceremony.” Singh formally assumed office in the presence of the Panj Piaras (five beloved ones) of Takht Kesgarh Sahib during Amrit Vela.In his address, Giani Kuldeep Singh affirmed the decisions taken by the akal takht on December 2 last year regarding the leaders of the Shiromani Akali Dal and would remain in effect. Singh affirmed that the Hukamnamas issued from Akal Takht in accordance with Gurmat (teachings of Sikh Guru), remain unalterable. He warned all concerned parties to refrain from making inflammatory statements on this matter.
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