Quick Info
| Profession | Sikh Clergyman |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/05/1972 |
| Age | 54 years |
| Birthplace | Gidderbaha, Muktsar |
Latest News about Giani Harpreet Singh
11/08/2025
Giani Harpreet Singh was elected president of the breakaway faction of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) during a delegate session in Amritsar. Reports described the move as a historic shift because he became the first Scheduled Caste person to lead the reorganised party. The election followed his earlier exit from SGPC duties and his prominence in panthic and party affairs.
11/02/2025
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) executive committee dismissed Giani Harpreet Singh from his services as the Jathedar of Takht Sri Damdama Sahib. This decision was based on a report from a three-member panel that probed allegations of misconduct against him, ending his tenure at the historic Takht.
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Bio/Wiki
| Giani Harpreet Singh is a prominent Sikh religious leader and clergyman known for his role as the Acting Jathedar of Akal Takht and former Jathedar of Takht Sri Damdama Sahib. He is recognized for his scholarly work in comparative religious studies, including a PhD on the teachings of the Quran and Guru Granth Sahib. Born into a family of a village Granthi, he belongs to the Scheduled Caste (SC) community within the Sikh fold and became the first person from this background to lead the reorganised Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD). |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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Personal Life
| Religion | Sikhism |
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| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
| Political Inclination | Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Granthi served in a village’s Gurudwara |
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| Siblings | 2 |
| Spouse | Name |
| Children | 2 daughters |
Career
| 1997: Joined the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) as a preacher. | |
| 1999: Appointed Head Granthi of Gurdwara Sri Darbar Sahib, Sri Muktsar Sahib. | |
| May 2017: Promoted to Jathedar of Takhat Sri Damdama Sahib. | |
| October 2018: Picked as the Acting Jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib. | |
| 2018–June 2023: Served as Acting Jathedar of Akal Takht. | |
| February 2025: Dismissed by SGPC from services as Jathedar of Takht Sri Damdama Sahib due to allegations of misconduct. | |
| August 2025: Elected President of the breakaway faction of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), becoming the first Scheduled Caste person to lead the reorganised party. |
Social Media
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Became Akal Takht Jathedar in 2018. | |
| 2. Previously served as a preacher under SGPC. | |
| 3. Held the position of Head Granthi at several revered places. | |
| 4. Promoted to Jathedar of Takhat Sri Damdama Sahib in May 2017. | |
| 5. Picked as the Acting Jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib in October 2018. | |
| 6. Issued public discipline to SGPC officials. | |
| 7. Acknowledged the work of ETPB in Pakistan. | |
| 8. Currently, still in a temporary leadership role as of 2022. | |
| 9. Joined the SGPC as a preacher in 1997. | |
| 10. Appointed head granthi of Gurdwara Sri Darbar Sahib, Sri Muktsar Sahib in 1999. | |
| 11. Served as head priest for 17 years before appointment as Jathedar. | |
| 12. Appointed Jathedar of Takht Damdama Sahib on 17/04/2017. | |
| 13. Belongs to the Scheduled Caste (SC) section of the Sikh community. | |
| 14. Elected president of a breakaway faction of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD). | |
| 15. Served as acting jathedar of Akal Takht from October 2018 to June 2023. | |
| 16. Dismissed by SGPC from services as jathedar of Takht Sri Damdama Sahib in February 2025. | |
| 17. Appointed Jathedar of Takhat Damdama Sahib on 17/04/2017. |