Dissident Akalis protest SGPC leadership in Punjab
Dissident Akali workers in Mehatpur burned an effigy of SGPC vice-president Baldev Singh Kalyan on Saturday. They protested against the SGPC's actions, claiming it has failed to uphold Sikh values and institutions. The protestors, including leaders from Nakodar and Shahkot, stated their grievances were not personal but aimed at the SGPC's executive committee. They criticized recent decisions, including the sacking of two Takht Jathedars. Protest leaders warned the Badal camp that the Sikh community would not accept an anti-Panthic stance. They indicated a willingness to boycott the SGPC if it continues on this path.