Nihangs threaten to scuttle new Jathedar’s installation at Kesgarh Sahib, Damdami Taksal also announces opposition

​The sacking of two Sikh Jathedars by the SGPC has sparked major controversy and threats from Nihang groups to oppose the installation of a new Jathedar. The Nihang leader accused the SGPC and Akali Dal leadership of favouring a specific faction in a deadly clash in November 2023. The sacking of two Sikh Jathedars by the SGPC has sparked major controversy and threats from Nihang groups to oppose the installation of a new Jathedar. The Nihang leader accused the SGPC and Akali Dal leadership of favouring a specific faction in a deadly clash in November 2023.