Amritsar, Nov 11: The Akal Takht has barred the kirtan jathas of Jagjit Singh Babeeha and Kulwinder Singh Kharrar from performing Gurbani kirtan before the sangat for one month, spanning from November 13 to December 12, 2026.
The directive was issued on the instructions of Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj after the Takht Secretariat received multiple complaints from the Sikh community regarding an ongoing public disagreement between the two ragis on social media. Officials observed that the public remarks exchanged by both individuals breached the traditional decorum associated with Gurbani kirtan.
During the one-month suspension, Jagjit Singh Babeeha will study at the Shaheed Sikh Missionary College in Amritsar, while Kulwinder Singh Kharrar will attend the Gurmat Sangeet Academy in Anandpur Sahib to enhance their understanding of Sikh traditions, Sikh Rehat Maryada, and Gurmat Sangeet. Both individuals were also instructed to perform sewa in the langar halls during morning and evening hours. Upon completion of the period, both ragis must present certificates from their respective institutes and appear before the Akal Takht Secretariat.
