SGPC Executive Urges Dhami to Reconsider Resignation Amidst Internal Turmoil

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee refused to accept President Harjinder Singh Dhami's resignation and urged him to reconsider. The resignation followed controversy over the dismissal of Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh. Dhami cited moral responsibility, but SPGC Vice-President Ragujit Singh Virk emphasized the executive's authority in such decisions.

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) executive refused to accept the resignation of its president, Harjinder Singh Dhami, at a crucial meeting held on Friday. The committee urged Dhami to reconsider stepping down amidst ongoing controversy over a recent personnel decision.

During a press conference, SGPC Senior Vice-President Ragujit Singh Virk stated that Dhami's resignation was not final and emphasized the governing body's control over such appointments. He indicated that a delegation would reach out to Dhami to encourage him to maintain his leadership role.

The controversy began when Dhami resigned following the dismissal of Giani Harpreet Singh as jathedar, a move condemned by Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh. Dhami cited moral grounds for his decision, while Virk highlighted the SGPC executive's autonomy in personnel affairs.

(With inputs from agencies.)