Punjab Newsline | Amritsar
Sri Akal Takht Sahib has barred the kirtani jathas of Bhai Jagjeet Singh Babiha and Bhai Kulwinder Singh Ji Kharar Wale from performing kirtan before the sangat for one month following a dispute and a series of allegations and counter-allegations exchanged on social media.
The ban will remain in force from November 13 to December 12, 2026. The action has been taken on the directions of Sri Akal Takht Sahib Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj.
According to an order issued by the Sri Akal Takht Sahib Secretariat, the heads of both jathas have been directed to undergo training in Gurmat teachings during the one-month period. Bhai Jagjeet Singh Babiha will attend the Shaheed Sikh Missionary College in Amritsar, while Bhai Bhai Kulwinder Singh Ji Kharar Wale will receive training at the Gurmat Sangeet Academy in Sri Anandpur Sahib.
Besides attending classes, both have been instructed to perform sewa at the respective langar halls in the morning and evening to cultivate humility.
After completing the one-month period, both will have to obtain certificates from their respective institutions and personally appear before the Sri Akal Takht Sahib Secretariat.
The order stated that Gurbani kirtan is a blessing bestowed by Guru Sahib and serves as spiritual nourishment for the soul. It emphasised that anyone performing kirtan must have devotion towards the Guru, humility, knowledge of Sikh Rehat Maryada and a proper understanding of the Gurbani musical tradition.
