Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal has been punished by Sri Akal Takht Sahib's Jathedar Giani Raghubir Singh. Sukhbir Badal has been declared Tankhaiya (guilty of religious misconduct). He has been given this punishment for granting amnesty to Dera Sachcha Sauda leader Ram Rahim.
Asked to appear within 15 days
Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh said that Sukhbir Badal should come to Akal Takht like an ordinary Sikh and seek forgiveness for his sins. Sukhbir Badal should appear at Akal Takht within 15 days. The faults will be revealed only after their appearance. After pointing out the blame, Sukhbir Badal will also be given a chance to present his side.
Panth suffered losses due to some decisions of Sukhbir Badal
While pronouncing the sentence, Giani Raghbir Singh said that while being a former Deputy CM, the current head of Akali Dal, Sukhbir Badal, took some such decisions which often harmed the Panthak Swaroop. The Sikh sect suffered huge losses. Sikh cabinet ministers from 2007 to 2017 should also give their clarification.
Sukhbir Badal had given pardon to Dera Mukhi
Sri Akal Takht Sahib took action and expelled Dera Mukhi from the Sikh panth. Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal used his influence to get Dera Mukhi pardoned.