In August 2024, the Akal Takht, the highest temporal seat of Sikhism, declared Sukhbir a ‘tankhaiya’ for “some decisions” during his tenure as Punjab deputy chief minister from 2007-17.

For Entertainment News, TV News, and Lifestyle Tips visit Etimes Sikh temporal seats reconcile, uphold Akal Takht’s primacy; religious rift ends in show of unity ...

Patna: Former Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal has been declared 'tankhaiya' (guilty of religious misconduct) by the Panj Pyare at Takht Sri Patna Sahib, one of Sikhism's five supreme ...

Harjinder Singh Dhami says panj pyare of Takht Patna Sahib went beyond jurisdiction and such actions could cause discord in the Panth (Sikh community). Hours after the the panj pyare at Takht ...