Takht Sri Damdama Sahib's Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh has resigned. He has given information about this by releasing a video. He said that Virsa Singh Valtoha was constantly accusing me and my family. Even my caste was checked. During this, he became very emotional.
He said in the video that he is resigning from the Jathedarship. He appeals to the Government of India and the Government of Punjab to withdraw all the facilities and security given to him, he cannot afford them. He lives in a small house like a humble Sikh.
Valtoha had made allegations
Actually, recently Virsa Singh Valtoha had given a big statement on the Jathedars of Sri Akal Takht Sahib. He had said that RSS and BJP are pressurizing the Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib. This pressure is being made to remove Sukhbir Singh Badal from the post of party president. So that the party can be made leaderless.
Sri Akal Takht Sahib called for appearance
On 13th October, Sri Akal Takht Sahib ordered Virsa Singh Valtoha in writing to appear on 15th October at 9 o'clock. It was also said that if he did not appear by that time, it would be considered that Virsa Singh Valtoha had tried to defame the character of the Jathedars to put pressure on them.
He should be expelled from the party for 10 years
After which Valtoha appeared before Sri Akal Takht Sahib. Sri Akal Takht Sahib found that Valtoha did not have any concrete evidence. After which they ordered that Valhota should be expelled from the party for 10 years. Because he has insulted the Jathedars. Valtoha has betrayed and made a recording without permission. He has threatened on the pretext of asking about well being. Due to which he should be expelled from the Akali Dal within 24 hours.
Valtoha announced to leave the party last evening
Shiromani Akali Dal leader Virsa Singh Valtoha has announced to leave the party. He said that I follow the orders of Sri Akal Takht Sahib. This will definitely make the anti-Akali Dal forces happy.
Akali Dal accepted the resignation
Shiromani Akali Dal's working president Balwinder Singh Bhundar has accepted Virsa Singh Valtoha's resignation. After the allegations leveled against the Jathedars, yesterday Sri Akal Takht Sahib had ordered to expel Valtoha from the party within 24 hours. After which Valtoha announced his resignation from the party in the evening.