AMRITSAR: Responding positively to the order issued by Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee to memorize the daily hymns of Head Granthi, Granthi Singhs, narrators and preachers serving under the auspices of Dharam Prachar Committee within two months,
Sikh Federation Leader Prof. Sarchand Singh also demanded that strict action be taken against the members and officials of the SGPC for dyeing their hair / beards or insulting their hair.
He also questioned whether the said circular issued on the orders of the President of the SGPC did not state that there were only three banis in the daily routine of Amrit Vela as per the existing Sikh Rehat Maryada or the order issued from Akal Takht. To memorize Panch Bani according to?
He asked Giani Harpreet Singh, Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, on behalf of the President of the Shiromani Committee, Bibi Jagir Kaur, 36 years ago, on 28th April, 1985, from Sri Akal Takht Sahib on behalf of Five head Priests on pages 9 and 26 of 'Sikh Rehat Maryada'. Noting the non-implementation of the Hukamnama issued on the inclusion of Benti Chaupai and Anand Sahib along with Jap, Japu, 10 Swaye (Sravag Sudh Wale), while revising the Bani of Isn't it necessary for him to be serious about every order issued from Sri Akal Takht Sahib?
He said that instead of keeping silent on the behavior of the SGPC regarding non-amendment of 'Sikh Rehat Maryada' and non-inclusion of Benti Chaupai and Anand Sahib in the daily banis, It is the responsibility to enforce the order issued in all cases.