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Panj Singh Sahib’ Issue Order for Sikh Council UK to Work to Resolve UK Sikh Issues …PRESS RELEASE…PRESS RELEASE…PRESS RELEASE…PRESS RELEASE… 11 February 2014 ‘Panj Singh Sahib’ Issue Order for Sikh Council UK to Work to Resolve UK Sikh Issues A meeting of the Panj Singh Sahib held at the Secretariat of Sri Akal Takhat Sahib, Amritsar on 27 January 2014 agreed for the Sikh Council UK to work to resolve matters concerning UK Sikhs. The decision, issued in the form of an Adesh (order) requires Sikh Council UK, in carrying out this work, to consult with UK religious Jathebandian (organisations) and Gurdwara Committees and to inform and take permission of Sri Akal Takhat Sahib. The Panj Singh Sahib (five respected Singh’s) led by the Jathedar (leader) of Sri Akal Takhat Sahib are the most senior temporal authority of the Sikhs. They meet regularly to discuss and issue declarations on issues relating to Sikhs. Sikhs across the world will abide by the decisions of the Panj Singh Sahib. The Panj Singh Sahib will typically include the Jathedars of the Five Takhats (seats or thrones of authority) of the Sikh faith or their representatives. The Panj Singh Sahib met on 27 January 2014 at Sri Akal Takhat Sahib, Amritsar under the headship of Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh, Jathedar of Sri Akal Takhat Sahib. Also present were Jathedar Balwant Singh, Jathedar of Sri Damdama Sahib; Jathedar Mal Singh, Jathedar of Sri Keshgar Sahib; Giani Jagtar Singh, Head Granthi Sri Harmander Sahib and Giani Sukhjinder Singh, Granthi Sri Harmander Sahib. Secretary General of the Sikh Council UK, Gurmel Singh said, “The decision of the Panj Singh Sahib for Sikh Council UK to lead on matters concerning UK Sikhs came as a surprise and is very humbling. Whilst the decision is welcome we will now need to consider how we implement the Adesh and how we improve communication between UK Sikhs and Sri Akal Takhat Sahib.” Member of the Board of Jathedars of Sikh Council UK, Gurmukh Singh said, “I believe this Adesh is recognition of the affiliated member organisations of Sikh Council UK as well as being an expression of confidence in the Sikh community of UK. The Sikh Council UK must continue working to bring all our Gurdwaras and institutions together either as affiliated member organisations or through partnerships and dialogue with existing Sikh organisations and Institutions.” …PRESS RELEASE…PRESS RELEASE…PRESS RELEASE…PRESS RELEASE… Sikh Council UK, PO BOX 16788, Smethwick, B67 9FH [email protected] 07867 608417 https://twitter.com/SikhCouncilUK www.sikhcounciluk.org https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sikh-Council-UK-SCUK …PRESS RELEASE…PRESS RELEASE…PRESS RELEASE…PRESS RELEASE… Spokesperson of the Sikh Council UK, Kulwant Singh Dhesi said, “This historic announcement is the first time the Panj Singh Sahib have given such a decision in relation to any organisation in any country. Whilst this reflects the progress made by the Sikh Council UK in such a short time it is also a welcome recognition of the role and contribution of Sikhs in the diaspora.” He added, “Sikhs in the UK and across the world have always respected and worked in accordance with our traditional Jathedar systems but in recent years have sought recognition of the large Sikh diaspora. This is a welcome first step in accommodating and integrating Sikhs outside of India into our central authorities. We will continue supporting our traditional structures, particularly the supremacy of Sri Akal Takhat Sahib, whilst working within them in this new way for the benefit of the entire community.” END Notes for Editors The written Adesh (order) of the Panj Singh Sahib is attached. As this is in Punjabi, an English translation is below: "5 Singh Sahiban met at the Akal Takhat Secretariat on 27 Jan 2014. After deliberation it was resolved that the religious organisation set up by the congregation of the UK the “Sikh Council UK" should use appropriate efforts / endeavours to resolve all the UK's religious and community issues having consulted all religious Jathebandian and Gurdwara committees and inform and take permission from the Akal Takhat before reaching the final form." Final form means final conclusions / resolutions etc. The Sikh Council UK (SCUK) is the largest representative body of Sikhs in the UK. We are recognised as the national advocate for British Sikhs in the United Kingdom and at the European Union. For further information, please contact: Balvinder Kaur – [email protected] Gurinder Singh Josan – 07967 680635 – [email protected] Twitter - https://twitter.com/SikhCouncilUK Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sikh-Council-UK-SCUK Website – www.sikhcounciluk.org …PRESS RELEASE…PRESS RELEASE…PRESS RELEASE…PRESS RELEASE… Sikh Council UK, PO BOX 16788, Smethwick, B67 9FH [email protected] 07867 608417 https://twitter.com/SikhCouncilUK www.sikhcounciluk.org https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sikh-Council-UK-SCUK .
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