Giani Raghbir Singh
Raghbir Singh | |
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| Acting Jathedar of the Akal Takht | |
| Assumed office 22 June 2023 (Acting with Dhian Singh Mand since 22 June 2023) | |
| Appointed by | SGPC |
| Preceded by | Giani Harpreet Singh |
| Jathedar of Kesgarh Sahib | |
| In office 24 August 2017 – 22 June 2023 | |
| Appointed by | SGPC |
| Preceded by | Giani Phula Singh |
| Succeeded by | Giani Sultan Singh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 March 1970 Sultanwind, Punjab, India |
| Parent(s) | Bachan Singh Savinder Kaur |
Giani Raghbir Singh (born 29 March 1970) is a Sikh preacher who has been serving as the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee's appointed Jathedar of the Akal Takht since 2023.[1][2][3] He served as the Jathedar of Takht Kesgarh Sahib from 2017 to 2023 and also served as one of the Panj Pyare at the Akal Takht from 1995 to 2014.[4][5]
Biography[edit]
Giani Raghbir Singh was born on 29 March 1970, in Sultanwind village, Pati Mansoor, Amritsar, Punjab. He is the son of Bachan Singh and Savinder Kaur and has two daughters and a son. His journey of service began in 1989 when he was admitted as an Akhand Pathi. He became a Granthi Singh in 1982 and served in various locations from 1992 to 1995. In 1995, he started his service as Panj Pyare at the Akal Takht and continued in that role until 21 April 2014.[6]
On 21 April 2014, Giani Raghbir Singh took on the seva at Harimandar Sahib, representing Granthi Singh. Following the passing of Jathedar Giani Mall Singh of Takht Keshgarh Sahib, he assumed the role of Acting Jathedar, while also serving as Granthi Singh at Harimander Sahib.[7]
On 16 June 2023 Giani Harpreet Singh resigned from his post,[8] shortly after the announcement of his resignation the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandak Committee appointed Giani Raghbir Singh as the new Jathedar of the Akal Takht. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee organized a ceremony on 22 June 2023 where Giani Raghbir Singh took charge as the Jathedar of the Akal Takht.[9][10]
References[edit]
- ^ PTI (2023-06-16). "Giani Raghbir Singh appointed as new Akal Takht Jathedar; replaces Giani Harpreet Singh". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
- ^ Sethi, Chitleen K. (2023-06-16). "SGPC names Giani Raghbir Singh new Akal Takht Jathedar after Giani Harpreet Singh 'voluntarily quit'". ThePrint. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
- ^ "Harpreet Singh quits, Raghbir Singh is new Akal Takht jathedar". Hindustan Times. 2023-06-17. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
- ^ "Meet Giani Raghbir Singh - The New Akal Takht Jathedar". Times Now. 2023-06-16. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
- ^ "Punjab: Giani Raghbir Singh Appointed As Jathedar Of Akhal Takht". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
- ^ "A priest at heart, new Jathedar had backed his predecessor when govt pruned security". The Indian Express. 2023-06-17. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
- ^ "Giani Raghbir Singh replaces Giani Harpreet Singh as new Jathedar of Sri Akal Takhat Sahib". PTC News. 2023-06-16. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
- ^ "Giani Harpreet Singh resigns as Akal Takht Jathedar, says SGPC; Giani Raghubir Singh is new Jathedar". The Indian Express. 2023-06-16. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
- ^ "Giani Raghbir Singh Appointed As New Akal Takht Jathedar". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
- ^ "New Akal Takht jathedar takes charge on June 22". The Times of India. 2023-06-18. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-05-18.