Dhian Singh Mand (born 3 May 1961) is a Sikh politician[3] who has been serving as the Sarbat Khalsa appointed acting jathedar of the Akal Takht since 2015 due to the imprisonment of its permanent jathedar Jagtar Singh Hawara.[4][2]
Dhian Singh Mand | |
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| Jathedar of the Akal Takht (Sarbat Khalsa faction)[a] | |
| Assumed office 10 November 2015 (Disputed with Raghbir Singh since 16 June 2023.[1]) | |
| Preceded by | Gurbachan Singh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Dhian Singh Mand 3 May 1961 Sedia Ka Ruhila, Ferozepur, Punjab |
| Political party | Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) |
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| Alma mater | Government High School, Noorpur Sethiean |
Notes edit
- ^ Appointed by Sarbat Khalsa in 2015. Disputed by SGPC.[2]
References edit
- ^ Surjit Singh (16 June 2023). "Punjab: Giani Harpreet Singh quits as Akal Takht acting jathedar, Raghbir Singh new head". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 16 June 2023.
- ^ a b At Sarbat Khalsa, hardliners appoint Hawara Akal Takht Jathedar
- ^ "9th Lok Sabha Members Bioprofile". Lok Sabha. Retrieved 10 November 2022.
- ^ "Booked for sedition, Giani Dhian Singh Mand sent to police custody". Hindustan Times. 20 November 2015. Retrieved 10 November 2022.
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