Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwale
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=== Akal Takht lifts ban === |
=== Akal Takht lifts ban === |
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On May 21, 2025, the Akal Takht—the highest temporal authority in Sikhism—officially lifted the five-year ban on Sikh preacher Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwale, restoring his right to lead religious congregations. This decision followed Dhadrianwale's formal appearance before the five Sikh high priests, where he submitted an apology and pledged to adhere to Sikh principles and the Akal Takht-approved code of conduct. |
On May 21, 2025, the Akal Takht—the highest temporal authority in Sikhism—officially lifted the five-year ban on Sikh preacher Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwale, restoring his right to lead religious congregations. This decision followed Dhadrianwale's formal appearance before the five Sikh high priests, where he submitted an apology and pledged to adhere to Sikh principles and the Akal Takht-approved code of conduct.{{Cite news |date=2025-05-22 |title=Sikh high priests in Amritsar lift ban on Dhadrianwale’s preaching after he expresses regret over controversial remarks |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/sikh-high-priests-in-amritsar-lift-ban-on-dhadrianwales-preaching-after-he-expresses-regret-over-controversial-remarks/articleshow/121324362.cms |access-date=2025-05-22 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}{{Cite web |title=Takht pardons Dhadrianwale, told to abide by Sikh principles |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/takht-pardons-dhadrianwale-told-to-abide-by-sikh-principles/ |access-date=2025-05-22 |website=The Tribune |language=en}} |
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The ban, initially imposed in August 2020, stemmed from allegations that Dhadrianwale had misinterpreted Gurbani and made statements considered disrespectful to Sikh traditions. At that time, the Akal Takht had urged the Sikh community to distance themselves from his teachings until he sought clemency. |
The ban, initially imposed in August 2020, stemmed from allegations that Dhadrianwale had misinterpreted Gurbani and made statements considered disrespectful to Sikh traditions. At that time, the Akal Takht had urged the Sikh community to distance themselves from his teachings until he sought clemency.{{Cite web |date=2025-05-21 |title=Akal Takht Sahib removes ban on Sikh preacher Ranjit Dhadrianwale after he apologises for ‘misinterpreting Gurbani’ |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/akal-takht-sahib-ban-sikh-ranjit-dhadrianwale-apology-gurbani-10019454/ |access-date=2025-05-22 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}} |
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In his recent appearance, Dhadrianwale acknowledged past mistakes and expressed a desire to work within the mainstream of the Khalsa Panth, preaching Sikhism under the guidance of the Akal Takht. The high priests accepted his apology, allowing him to resume his preaching activities, provided he strictly adheres to the Sikh Rehat Maryada and maintains the sanctity of Gurmat. |
In his recent appearance, Dhadrianwale acknowledged past mistakes and expressed a desire to work within the mainstream of the Khalsa Panth, preaching Sikhism under the guidance of the Akal Takht. The high priests accepted his apology, allowing him to resume his preaching activities, provided he strictly adheres to the Sikh Rehat Maryada and maintains the sanctity of Gurmat. |
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