SC agrees to hear plea against renovation at Sikkim's Gurdwara

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court today agreed to hear a petition seeking to restrain the Sikkim government from allegedly demolishing a gurdwara in the state in the garb of renovating it.

A bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra directed the petitioner to serve a copy of his plea to Sikkim's standing counsel.

The petitioner has moved the apex court alleging that the state authorities have illegally removed the holy book, Guru Granth Sahib, from the site and would demolish the gurdwara in the name of renovation.

The bench, which also comprised Justices P C Pant and D Y Chandrachud, sought to know from the petitioner as to why he had not approached the high court in the matter.

Responding to the query, petitioner Amritpal Singh Khalsa said the petition was filed in extreme urgency due to the threat of demolition or renovation of Gurdwara Gurudongmar and it would take time to travel to Sikkim.

The bench asked him to serve the copy of the plea to the standing counsel of the state during the course of the day and fixed the matter for hearing tomorrow.

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SC to consider a plea against 'desecration' of 'Gurdwara Gurudongma' at Sikkim

The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to examine a plea contending “desecration” and “destruction” of 'Gurdwara Gurudongma' at Sikkim under the garb of renovation.



A three-judge bench presided over by Chief Justice Dipak Misra asked petitioners by Amritpal Singh Khalsa, a law student, and Ajmer Singh Randhawa to provide a copy of his petition to Sikkim government's counsel and put the matter for consideration on Wednesday. 

The petitioners claimed “imminent threat of demolition” under the garb of the renovation of 'Gurdwara Gurudongma'. They claimed 'Sri Guru Granth Sahib' and other religious items have been shifted out of site without a notice, an order, or due process of law. They contended that the authorities must be restrained from carrying out their actions as those were against fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution.

They further claimed that they have sufficient historic books and documents as evidence which indicated that Guru Nanak Ji, the first Guru of Sikhs, went to 'Gurdwara Gurudongma' in its current place.

“If the respondents (Sikkim government authorities) wish to carry out any renovation work a prior notice of one month should be given to Sikh priest/Sikh people staying in Sikkim/ SGPC, Amritsar so that appropriate action for shifting of Sri Guru Granth Sahib as per Sikh Rehat Maryada/ Code of Conduct can be taken,” they said.

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ASSAM GOVERNMENT DECIDES TO START AWARD IN THE NAME OF GURU TEGH BAHADUR SAHIB JI

RENOVATION WORK OF ASSAM GURUDWARA MATA JI WILL BEGIN BY MID NOVEMBER. ASSAM SIKH DEVELOPMENT TRUST WILL BE ESTABLISHED  SOON : MANJINDER SINGH SIRSA

          New Delhi, August 30 : Assam Government has decided to start an annual award in the name of ninth sikh Guru Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib ji and it will be given for exemplary work in the social field. This was decided in a meeting between Assam Chief Minister Mr. Sarbnanda Sonowal and visiting sikh delegation led by Mr. Manjinder Singh Sirsa General Secretary Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee (DSGMC). The delegation had urged the CM to institute the award in the name of the Guru Sahib.

          Disclosing this in a statement issued here Mr. Sirsa informed that DSGMC has welcomed the decision and personally thanked Chief Minister for the decision which will go long way in resurrecting the Sikhs in the state.

          It is worth mentioning here that a high level sikh delegation led by Mr. Sirsa is visiting Assam and Mr. Kuldeep Singh Bhogal senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader and Indu Singh social worker are also part of the delegation.

          He also informed that as the Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee (DSGMC) has already decided to take up sewa (service) of renovation  of Gurudwara Mata ji in Assam, its plan is being prepared and work on the project will begin by mid November this year. He also said that the DSGMC will also take help of technical experts for preservation of hand written Guru Granth Sahib and other historical articles present in the Gurudwara Sahib in Assam.

          Mr. Sirsa further informed that  as the social, economic and political condition of the Sikhs in the state is not good enough, it has been decided to set up Assam Sikh Welfare Trust which will included Sikhs from worldwide who will contribute to ameliorate the condition of the Sikhs in the state of Assam. He said that the said trust will formulate plan to achieve the said purpose and implement it as soon as possible.

          The DSGMC General Secretary also said that as per the decision of the Chief Minister Assam, he today met Nagaon Deputy Commissioner Mr. Sharmsher Singh who is from fifth generation of General Chetnya Singh, first sikh general who was sent by Maharaj Ranjit Singh to Assam during the Burmese invasion, to discuss allotment of 10 bighas land to construct to set up Social Welfare Project and establish Community Centre and Education Complex in the district for which the CM has already sanctioned an amount of Rs.  5 Crores.

          Mr. Sirsa further informed that the Deputy Commissioner today assured the delegation that within a period of one month he will move a concrete proposal to the government for approval to allot the said land.

          The sikh delegation today visited Gurudwaras in the area and also visited some schools of the region.

  Mr. Sirsa decribed the visit of the delegation as highly successful and said that this visit will  contribute a lot in establishment of sikh in the state of Assam on economic, social and political front.

ASSAM CHIEF MINISTER SARBNANDA SONOWAL AGREES TO MANY DEMANDS OF SIKH COMMUNITY IN STATE

ASSAM CHIEF MINISTER SARBNANDA SONOWAL AGREES TO MANY DEMANDS OF SIKH COMMUNITY IN STATE

• SIKH DELEGATION LED BY MANJINDER SINGH SIRSA MEETS ASSAM CM
• SIKHS TO BE ACCORDED MICRO MINORITY STATUS
• ANAND MARRIAGE ACT TO BE IMPLEMENTED IN STATE
• SPECIAL TOUR OF DARBAR SAHIB AND OTHER GURUDWARS FOR ASSAMESE SIKHS
• APPOINTS NODAL OFFICER FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF MAJOR DEMANDS
• SANCTIONS RS. 5 CRORE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF COMMUNITY CENTRE AND EDUCATION COMPLEX
• APPROVES ALLOTEMENT OF 10 BIGHA LAND FOR SOCIAL WELFARE PROJECT
• THREE SKILL DEVELOPMENT CENTRES TO BE ESTABLISHED SOON

Guwahati, August 29 : Assam Chief Minister Mr. Sarbnanda Sonolwal today acceded to accord micro minority status to the sikh community in the state and provide various facilities for socio, economic and political upliftment of the  sikh community in the state of Assam.

            Decision in this regard was taken at a high level meeting between a Sikh delegation led by the Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee (DSGMC) General Secretary Mr. Manjinder Singh Sirsa and the Chief Minister today. The Delegation  met Assam Chief Minister Mr. Sarabnanda Sonowal and presented him a memorandum demanding special status and facilities for the microscopic minority sikh community in the states. Assam Chief Secretary Vinod Kumar Pipersenia and Commissioner and Secertary to CM Mr. Sanjay Lohia were also present in the meeting.

            Apart from Mr. Sirsa the sikh delegation comprised Mr. Kuldeep Singh Bhogal senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader, Partap Singh President local Gurudwara Committee and Indu Singh a social activist.

            Mr. Manjinder Singh Sirsa informed that Chief Minister was very kind to accept major demands of the sikh community and he also appointed a nodal officer Mr. Rajesh Prasad IAS to coordinate implementation of these demands.  He said that apart from other demands the Chief Minister has agreed to implement Anand Marriage Act in the state at the earliest, start service to enable the sikh community members to have darshan of Sri Darbar Sahib Amritsar and other Gurudwaras in the state and also sanctioned an amount of Rs. 5 crore for building Community Centre and Eduation Complex in Nagaon.  He said that Mr. Sonowal has also agreed to install a statue of General Chetanya Singh, the first sikh General who was sent by Maharaja Ranjit Singh during the Burmese attack on the state. He said that Chief Minister also approved allotment of 10 Bighas land for setting up social welfare project in Guwahati and also approved setting of three skill development centres as early as possible. He also accepted demand for renovation and restoration of historical gurudwaras in the state and asked the delegation to provide a list of the same.

            This delegation briefed the Chief Minister about the invent of Sikhs and their settlement in Assam.  The Chief Minister was informed how a community who are staunch Sikh by religion are on the verge of losing their identity due to challenges they have been facing both socially and economically. The Assamese Sikh Community of Assam is a community, which is there in the northeastern state for more than two centuries yet their existence has almost been ignored by the successive Governments. The delegation sought help of Chief Minister so that this microscopic minority and neglected community could come out of imminent danger of getting extinct and so that members of this historic community can stand on its feet to serve the country like any other citizen of India.

The delegation impressed upon the Chief Minister Mr. Sonowal to grant a special Status for the Microscopic Minority Sikh community for upliftment of their status socially, politically and economically. The deleglation demanded that a world class educational complex from primary to University level in Borkola, Nagaon be established for the community, special provision of reservation be made for the community in educational institutions and for employment in Govt job, reservation of seats in State Assembly, Rural and Urban local bodies, establishment of skill development centre in Sikh inhabited areas and a plot of suitable land measuring at least 10 Bighas be allotted in Guwahati and Nagaon for setting up social welfare project by Assamese Sikhs.

On the occasion the delegation also demanded that renovation work at Gurdwara Mataji be started immediately and a statue of General Chetan Singh should be installed. It also demanded maintenance of the historical Gurdwaras of Assam, which could be important tourist destination for the Sikhs Living outside Assam.

            Mr. Sirsa informed that Assam Chief Minister Mr. Sarbnanda Sonowal gave a patient hearing to the delegation and on the spot announced that special status will be accorded to the micro minority sikh community besides accepting the other demands raised by the delegation.

 He also assured that all the problems being faced by the minority community in the state will be looked into and their resolution will be ensured at the earliest. Mr. Sonowal lauded the efforts of the delegation who had brought to his notice the problems being faced by the community and assured all help to it.

            Mr. Sonowal also said that their government was committed to ensure justice to all and provide equal opportunity to each and every section of the society. He said that government was committed for upliftment of minorities and safeguarding their rights.

ਸੌਦਾ ਸਾਧ ਦੇ ਖਿਲਾਫ ਫੈਸਲਾ ਦੇ ਕੇ ਅਦਾਲਤ ਨੇ ਪੀੜਤ ਸਾਧਵੀ ਨਾਲ ਇਨਸਾਫ ਕੀਤਾ-ਸਰਨਾ

ਸੌਦਾ ਸਾਧ ਦੇ ਖਿਲਾਫ ਫੈਸਲਾ ਦੇ ਕੇ ਅਦਾਲਤ ਨੇ ਪੀੜਤ ਸਾਧਵੀ ਨਾਲ ਇਨਸਾਫ ਕੀਤਾ-ਸਰਨਾ  

             ਨਵੀ ਦਿੱਲੀ 25 ਅਗਸਤ () ਸ੍ਰ ਪਰਮਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨ ਸ਼੍ਰੋਮਣੀ ਅਕਾਲੀ ਦਲ ਦਿੱਲੀ ਨੇ ਸੱਚਾ ਸੌਦਾ ਡੇਰੇ ਦੇ ਮੁੱਖੀ ਗੁਰਮੀਤ ਰਾਮ ਰਹੀਮ ਸਿੰਘ ਨੂੰ ਸਾਧਵੀ ਬਲਾਤਕਾਰ ਮਾਮਲੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਸਜਾ ਹੋਣ ਤੇ ਟਿੱਪਣੀ ਕਰਦਿਆ ਕਿਹਾ ਕਿ ਨਿਆਂਪਾਲਿਕਾ ਨੇ ਪੂਰੀ ਤਰ•ਾ ਮਰਿਆਦਾ ਤੇ ਪਹਿਰਾ ਦਿੱਤਾ ਹੈ ਤੇ ਭਾਰੀ ਗਿਣਤੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਸੌਦਾ ਸਾਧ ਦੇ ਪੈਰੌਕਾਰਾਂ ਦੇ ਇਕੱਠੇ ਹੋਣ ਦੇ ਬਾਵਜੂਦ ਵੀ ਬਿਨਾਂ ਕਿਸੇ ਦਬਾਅ ਦੇ ਫੈਸਲਾ ਸੁਣਾਇਆ ਹੈ ਜਿਸ ਨਾਲ ਦੇਸ਼ ਦੇ ਹਰ ਨਾਗਰਿਕ ਦਾ ਨਿਆਂਪਾਲਿਕਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਵਿਸ਼ਵਾਸ਼ ਤੇ ਸਤਿਕਾਰ ਵਧਿਆ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਬਾਹੂਬਲੀਆ ਨੂੰ ਹਾਰ ਦਾ ਮੂੰਹ ਵੇਖਣਾ ਪਿਆ ਹੈ।

            ਜਾਰੀ ਇੱਕ ਬਿਆਨ ਰਾਹੀ ਸ੍ਰ ਪਰਮਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਸਰਨਾ ਨੇ ਕਿਹਾ ਕਿ ਹਿੰਦਸਤਾਨ ਦੁਨੀਆ ਭਰ ਵਿੱਚ ਜਮਹੂਰੀਅਤ ਦਾ ਸਭ ਤੋ ਵੱਡਾ ਮੁਲਖ ਹੈ ਜਿਥੇ ਭਾਰਤੀ ਸੰਵਿਧਾਨ ਅਨੁਸਾਰ ਹਰੇਕ ਨਾਗਰਿਕ ਨੂੰ ਸ਼ਾਤਮਈ ਢੰਗ ਨਾਲ ਆਪਣੀ ਗੱਲ ਦਾ ਅਧਿਕਾਰ ਹੈ ਪਰ ਕੁਝ ਲੋਕ ਇਸ ਅਧਿਕਾਰ ਦਾ ਨਜਾਇਜ ਫਾਇਦਾ ਉਠਾਉਦੇ ਹੋਏ ਇਸ ਦੀ ਦੁਰਵਰਤੋ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਨ ਜੋ ਕਨੂੰਨ ਦੇ ਘੇਰੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਆ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ। ਉਹਨਾਂ ਕਿਹਾ ਕਿ ਸਿਰਸਾ ਦੇ ਡੇਰੇ ਸੱਚਾ ਸੌਦਾ ਦਾ ਸੌਦਾ ਸਾਧ ਗੁਰਮੀਤ ਰਾਮ ਰਹੀਮ ਸਿੰਘ ਨੂੰ ਸੀ ਬੀ ਆਈ ਅਦਾਲਤ ਨੇ ਮੈਰਿਟ ਦੇ ਅਧਾਰ ਤੇ ਫੈਸਲਾ ਸੁਣਾਉਦਿਆ ਸਾਧਵੀ ਬਲਾਤਕਾਰ ਕੇਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਦੋਸ਼ੀ ਠਹਿਰਾਇਆ ਹੈ ਤੇ ਅਦਾਲਤ ਦਾ ਫੈਸਲਾ ਹਮੇਸ਼ਾਂ ਹੀ ਮੈਰਿਟ ਦੇ ਆਧਾਰ ਤੇ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ। ਉਹਨਾਂ ਕਿਹਾ ਕਿ ਸੌਦਾ ਸਾਧ ਦੇ ਖਿਲਾਫ ਫੈਸਲਾ ਆਉਣ ਉਪਰੰਤ ਜਿਸ ਤਰੀਕੇ ਨਾਲ ਸੌਦਾ ਸਾਧ ਦੇ ਪੈਰੋਕਾਰਾਂ ਵੱਲੋ ਤੋੜਫੋੜ ਕੀਤੀ ਜਾ ਰਹੀ ਹੈ ਉਸ ਤੋ ਸਪੱਸ਼ਟ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ ਇਹ ਵੀ ਸ਼ਕਤੀ ਪ੍ਰਦਰਸ਼ਨ ਕਰਨ ਦਾ ਇੱਕ ਹਿੱਸਾ ਹੈ। ਉਹਨਾਂ ਕਿਹਾ ਕਿ ਅਮਨ ਕਨੂੰਨ ਨੂੰ ਬਣਾਈ ਰੱਖਣ ਲਈ ਧਾਰਾ 144 ਲਗਾਏ ਜਾਣ ਦੇ ਬਾਵਜੂਦ ਵੀ ਸੌਦਾ ਸਾਧ ਦੇ ਹਿੰਸਕ ਪੈਰੋਕਾਰਾਂ ਵੱਲੋ ਹਰਿਆਣਾ ਸ਼ਹਿਰ ਦੇ ਮਾਨਚੈਸਟਰ ਵਜੋ ਜਾਣੇ ਜਾਂਦੇ ਪੰਚਕੂਲਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਇਕੱਠੋ ਹੋਣ ਦੀ ਇਜ਼ਾਜਤ ਦੇਣਾ ਕਿਸੇ ਸਾਜਿਸ਼ ਦਾ ਹਿੱਸਾ ਹੋਣ ਤੋ ਇਨਕਾਰ ਨਹੀ ਕੀਤਾ ਜਾ ਸਕਦਾ। ਉਹਨਾਂ ਕਿਹਾ ਕਿ ਖੱਟੜ ਸਰਕਾਰ ਇਸ ਤੋ ਪਹਿਲਾ ਮੂਰਥਲ ਕਾਂਡ ਤੇ ਫਿਰ ਜਾਟ ਅੰਦੋਲਨ ਨੂੰ ਕੰਟਰੋਲ ਕਰਨ ਵਿੱਚ ਬੁਰੀ ਤਰ•ਾ ਨਾਕਾਮ ਹੋਈ ਹੈ  ਅਤੇ ਹੁਣ ਸਰਕਾਰ ਵੱਲੋ ਸੌਦਾ ਸਾਧ ਦੇ ਪੈਰੋਕਾਰਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਕੰੰਟਰੋਲ ਨਾ ਕਰ ਸਕਣਾ ਸਪੱਸ਼ਟ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਹਰਿਆਣੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਅਮਨ ਕਨੂੰਨ ਦੀ ਸਥਿਤੀ ਵਿਵਾਦਾਂ ਦੇ ਘੇਰੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਹੈ।

    ਉਹਨਾਂ ਕਿਹਾ ਕਿ ਹਰਿਆਣਾ ਤੇ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਸਰਕਾਰ ਨੂੰ ਹੁੱਲੜਬਾਜਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਸਖਤੀ ਨਾਲ ਪੇਸ਼ ਆਉਣਾ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ ਹੈ। ਉਹਨਾਂ ਕਿਹਾ ਕਿ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਹਰਿਆਣਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਹੀ ਰਾਮਪਾਲ ਨਾਮ ਦੇ ਇੱਕ ਅਜਿਹੇ ਹੀ ਸਾਧ ਨੇ ਕਨੂੰਨ ਨੂੰ ਠੇਂਗਾ ਵਿਖਾਉਣ ਦੀ ਕੋਸ਼ਿਸ਼ ਕੀਤੀ ਸੀ ਪਰ ਅਦਾਲਤ ਨੂੰ ਉਸ ਨੂੰ ਵੀ ਜੇਲ• ਯਾਤਰਾ ਤੇ ਅਜਿਹਾ ਭੇਜਿਆ ਕਿ ਅੱਜ ਤੱਕ ਉਸ ਦੀ ਜ਼ਮਾਨਤ ਵੀ ਨਹੀ ਹੋ ਸਕੀ। ਉਹਨਾਂ ਕਿਹਾ ਕਿ ਸੌਦਾ ਸਾਧ ਦੇ ਪੈਰੋਕਾਰ ਪੰਚਕੂਲਾ ਆਪਣੇ ਆਪ ਨਹੀ ਆਏ ਸਗੋ ਬੁਲਾਏ ਗਏ ਹਨ ਤਾਂ ਕਿ ਸਰਕਾਰ ਤੇ ਅਦਾਲਤ ਤੇ ਦਬਾ ਪਾਇਆ ਜਾ ਸਕੇ ਪਰ ਅਦਾਲਤ ਨੇ ਸਜ਼ਾ ਸੁਣਾ ਕੇ ਸਪੱਸ਼ਟ ਕਰ ਦਿੱਤਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਕਨੂੰਨ ਦਬਾ ਹੇਠ ਆ ਕੇ ਕਿਸੇ ਨਾਲ ਰਿਆਇਤ ਨਹੀ ਕਰਦਾ। ਉਹਨਾਂ ਕਿਹਾ ਕਿ ਅਦਾਲਤ ਨੇ ਸੌਦਾ ਸਾਧ ਨੂੰ ਆਪਣਾ ਸਫਾਈ ਪੱਖ ਪੇਸ਼ ਕਰਨ ਦਾ ਪੂਰਾ ਪੂਰਾ ਸਮਾਂ ਦਿੱਤਾ ਤੇ 10 ਸਾਲ ਦੇ ਟਰਾਇਲ ਤੋ ਬਾਅਦ ਹੀ ਫੈਸਲਾ ਸੁਣਾਇਆ ਗਿਆ ਹੈ। ਉਹਨਾਂ ਕਿਹਾ ਕਿ ਮਾਰੇ ਗਏ ਲੋਕਾਂ ਦਾ ਕੋਈ ਕਸੂਰ ਨਹੀ ਸੀ ਤੇ ਕਸੂਰ ਸਿਰਫ ਇੰਨਾ ਹੀ ਸੀ ਕਿ ਉਹ ਸੌਦਾ ਸਾਧ ਦੇ ਚੇਲੇ ਸਨ ਤੇ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਮਾਰੇ ਜਾਣ ਦਾ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਅਫਸੋਸ ਵੀ ਜਰੂਰ ਹੈ ਕਿਉਕਿ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦਾ ਕਸੂਰ ਸਿਰਫ ਅੰਨੀ ਸ਼ਰਧਾ ਦੇ ਸ਼ਿਕਾਰ ਹੋਣਾ ਹੀ ਹੈ। 

Ram Raheem gets 20 years jail !

It's true ! Any thing to say Mr Khattar ?

From Bugatti cars to luxury houses, here's the net worth of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh

Dera Sacha Sauda (DSS) chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was found guilty of rape by the special CBI court in Panchkula on Friday. Though the quantum of sentence will be announced on Monday, August 28, the followers of this controversial godman have wrecked havoc in Panchkula.

Ram Rahim verdict LIVE: Panchkula violence spreads to Delhi; two train coaches set on fire at Anand Vihar station

The ongoing rampage in four states – Delhi, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, has resulted in the death of 13 people injured around 200. Rioters have also torched media vans, two train coaches and a petrol pump.

Meanwhile, according to latest reports, Punjab and Haryana High Court has said that the properties of the DSS chief should be attached to pay for the losses that has been caused as a result of the violence.

But did you know that Singh, who is hailed as the 'Messenger of God' by his massive 6 crore followers is one of the top five richest gurus in India.

Properties

Singh, whose blessings are seeked by politicians from Punjab and Haryana, has around 46 ashrams across India, along with branches in countries like the US, Canada, the UAE, Australia and the UK.

He also owns a hospital in Rajasthan and petrol pumps in many parts of the nation. Reports claim that Singh also owns several properties in Haryana. According to an educational platform called Finapp, the godman owns one of the best luxury houses in Haryana. The estimated value of this property that was brought in 2006 is around Rs 2.80 crore.

Luxury cars

Singh, who enjoys a VVIP Status and a Z level security cover in India, owns a fleet of luxury cars. His collection includes Hummer, Bugatti Veyron and BMW and several modified cars.

A few of his cars are a Bugatti Veyron replica known as 'Chariot of God', an Agrojetter, which is basically a modified Hero Honda Karizma, a modified Hyundai Santro and a modified Maruti Gypsy.

Agricultural lands

According to Hello Travel, Singh owns over 700 acres of agriculture land in Sirsa.

So, what's his net worth?

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Singh, who has also made five films, has an average movie remuneration of Rs 2.6 crore. The estimated net worth of Singh, who also holds many several Guinness World Records is Rs 20 crore. The net worth of Singh has also grown by 260 percent in the last five years, reported Finapp.

Interestingly, Dera Sacha Sauda and the organisations related to it enjoy tax exemption under section 10(23) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

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Khattar Govt must answer !

How lakhs of dera premis were allowed to gather at panchkula, after the imposition of section 144 ? How Ram Raheem moved with around 800 cars towards Panchkula for the verdict ? Entire media was shouting that those dera premis, had bottles of Diesel n Petrol. But Khattar Govt was just supporting the Dera, saying shardhaluon par 144 nahi lagti. SHAME !!!!!

Ram raheem doshi karar - arrested

Baba Ram Raheem has reached Panchkula court premises

Baba Ram Raheem has reached Panchkula court premises and the verdict in the rape case may come around 2.30pm to 3pm.

LIVE: Ahead of Ram Rahim rape case verdict, mobile internet banned in Haryana, Punjab

Massive security arrangements have been put in place in Chandigarh and Panchkula as largescale violence feared by followers of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim who will be appearing in court on Friday for hearing in a rape case against him.

The Dera Sacha Sauda chief is accused of raping two women 15 at his ashram in Sirsa 15 years ago.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has pulled up both the Centre and Haryana government warning them against repeat of Jat agitation-like violence by Dera followers. Thousands of Ram Rahim supporters are already camping in Panchkula, where a special court is scheduled to pronounce its verdict on Friday (August 25).

HERE ARE THE LATEST UPDATES:

• At least 22 trains heading to Haryana on Friday have been cancelled in view of the law and order situation in the state.
• The Punjab Government has declared holiday on Friday for government offices situated at Chandigarh, ANI reported.
• The Himachal Pradesh Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) has suspended 150 bus routes to neighbouring states from today midnight till tomorrow.
• 22 trains cancelled in Haryana ahead of court verdict in a rape case against Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh.
• Haryana government suspends mobile internet services for the next 72 hours.
• Will direct army if you won't do the needful: HC to Centre. All necessary steps have been taken, assures Centre.

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Ram Rahim trial: Punjab, Haryana must be tough and careful in dealing with Dera followers

It’s a script at once familiar and frightful. Instances of self-styled godmen finding themselves in the crosshairs of law of the land are a recurring theme.

But, the latest flashpoint ahead of a CBI court’s verdict tomorrow, August 25, on the rape case against Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, the colourful and controversial head of Sirsa-based Dera Sacha Sauda, has put both Haryana and Punjab on the edge.

Tensions have sharply spiralled in both states where the sect has a sizable following. The mammoth gathering of the Dera faithful, who address themselves as ‘premis’, at Panckula where Singh has been directed to appear before the CBI judge, has presented a clear and present danger to law and order.

In spite of prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC in Haryana and barricading on roads, over 150,000 Dera followers, mostly women, had defiantly marched to the Chandigarh suburb and are camping at ground zero. By the time the legal denouement in the rape case based on the allegations of two female followers in 2002 is made, the number of ‘premis’ gathered, police officials apprehend, may swell to 500,000.

The CBI court has been fortified with multi-layered security, but Singh’s announcement that he will appear at court tomorrow despite a “back ache” will mean that maintaining law and order will be a daunting challenge for the Haryana government.

Making it a potentially explosive situation are high-level intelligence assessments that the frenzied followers may turn into an unruly mob in case of an adverse judgment against their chief. Such fears are not exaggerated, going by his followers’ spirited mobilisation and shrill defence of Singh’s innocence on social media platforms.

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Haryana govt to fly Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim to CBI court for hearing in rape case

CHANDIGARH: Sensing trouble ahead of the verdict in the rape case against Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim, the Haryana government is likely to fly him for the court hearing.

Highly placed sources said that the state government might bring the Dera chief from his Dera headquarters’ in Sisra to Panchkula by a helicopter as the Panchkula district authorities have prepared a helipad at the Sector 5 parade ground in this regard. From the helipad he will be brought to court under heavy police protection. It is learnt that the road from the parade ground to the court complex in Panchkula will remain sealed from August 24.

The controversial godman enjoys a Z-plus security cover by the Haryana Police.  This case of sexual exploitation was registered against him in 2002 by a CBI court after anonymous letters were circulated that he exploited his two ‘Sadhvis’ (female followers). He was charged in 2007 and the trial began the following year after the CBI took the testimonies of the two women. He had been denying these charges.

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A second case was registered against him for instigating the murder of Haryana-based journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati for his writings against the Dera. Chhatrapati was killed on August 24, 2002. While one of the accused was caught on spot the other was arrested a few days later.

Dera head Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh is one of the accused in the Ranjit Singh murder case. Singh, who had distanced himself from the Dera, was called to Sirsa in June 2002 and threatened by accused Avtar Singh and Inder Sain to seek apology from Gurmeet Ram Rahim for having circulated anonymous letters and in July 2002 he was allegedly shot dead.

In 2014 the CBI has also registered a case against him for forcible castration of 400 followers on the directions of Punjab and Haryana High Court,  investigation are still going in that case as the bapex agency has recorded the statements of about dozen such victims.

In another case the CBI filed a closure report in 2010 as there were allegation on the dera chief and three others that they hatched a conspiracy and gor his driver Faquir Chand disappeared in 1991.

In 2007 Rahim Singh was booked by Punjab Police for imitating Guru Gobind Singh and a couple of years back he was acquitted by the local court.

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Gurmeet Ram Rahim rape case verdict : Army on Standby, Schools & colleges closed, Buses & trains cancelled, Internet banned. Ladies being asked in Chandigarh to remain indoors. Everyone texting others to Take care. Its being said that almost 1 Lakh police personals have been deployed while over 10 lakh followers of Ram Rahim have gathered. What the hell is going on ?

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Ram Rahim Says See You In Court, Asks Followers To Keep Calm

CHANDIGARH: 

At least two major cities - Chandigarh and Panchkula - are in complete lockdown as they brace for a court verdict tomorrow on whether popular and self-styled spiritual guru Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singhsexually exploited two women followers nearly 15 years ago. 

Nearly two lakhs of Ram Rahim's followers have gathered already in Panchkula, some 15 kms from Chandigarh, where the ruling will be delivered tomorrow at 2.30 pm. Many of them say they have walked long distances in the hope of glimpsing the 50-year-old. Ram Rahim, also known as the 'Guru of Bling' on account of a penchant for bejewelled costumes, said on Twitter today that he will appear in court for the verdict, as ordered by the judge.

"Although, I have back pain, I will abide by the law and will go to court. I have faith in God. Please maintain peace," he posted.

"The health of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh has improved now. He was unwell for quite some time," said SK Garg, a lawyer for the guru's sect, the Dera Sacha Sauda, which claims to have millions of members.

Yesterday, a spokesperson for the Dera took umbrage to Haryana Chief Minister ML Khattarstating that Ram Rahim would be present in court, suggesting it could cause chaos. The guru is given Z-plus security, reserved for the top reaches of VVIPs, and travels with a fleet of bullet-proof cars.

"Without holding any discussion with us, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has unfortunately made a statement that Guru ji (Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh) will come there (appear in court). It has led to a situation of confusion," Aditya Insan, the Dera spokesperson, said. "We have been receiving lakhs of calls from our followers. I came to know that 8-10 lakh people have reached (Panchkula) and an additional 15-20 lakh will also reach there," he alleged.

Ram Rahim's main campus is in Sirsa in Haryana, but his popularity traverses the border into many parts of Punjab. A stadium has been converted into a jail in Chandigarh to accommodate followers if they erupt in violence.

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Gurmeet Ram Rahim rape case verdict: Army on standby, schools, colleges shut

The Haryana government is bracing for possible violence in following court's verdict in a rape case involving self-styled godman Gurumeet Ram Rahim. The Dera Sacha Sauda chief is accused of raping two women 15 at his ashram in Sirsa 15 years ago.

The verdict is likely to be pronounced on Friday (August 25) and the Haryana government said it will seek the Army's help to maintain and order in the region.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the state administration to maintain law and order and asked for a detailed report over arrangements made.

The court made it clear that it will not tolerate a repeat of Jat agitation-like scenario. The court also asked the Dera chief to help the administration maintain peace.

In Punjab, 11,000 police personnel have been deployed in different parts of the state. 85 companies of paramilitary forces have been deployed, and more companies will join them overnight.  

HERE'S ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW:

1. The Centre has also assured all possible help to the Punjab and Haryana governments to deal with any situation as thousands of Dera followers have already reached Panchkula.
2. Schools and colleges have asked to remain shut on today and tomorrow. Leaves of all policemen have been cancelled.
3. Chandigarh DGP Tejinder Singh Luthra said elaborate security arrangements have been made with over 5,000 security personnel being deployed at sensitive and vulnerable points to maintain peace.
4. "One lakh 'premis' (dear followers) have already arrived in Panchkula," Chandigarh DGP Tejinder Singh Luthra said and asserted that nobody will be allowed to disturb law and order.
5. State-owned Punjab Roadways will not ply its buses towards Sirsa, the Haryana town where Dera headquarters is located.
6. A complete ban has been issued on carrying of firearms, with orders to shut down private gun houses selling arms and ammunition to license holders, a spokesperson said after a meeting convened by Chief Minister Amarinder Singh to review the state's security arrangements.
7. The chief minister also ordered withdrawal of 1,000 police personnel from VVIP security for deployment on field duty to strengthen the security blanket in the state.
8. Some reports say Gurmeet Ram Rahim may be flown directly to Panchkula to avoid any trouble by his followers.
9. Interestingly, Gurmeet Ram Rahim is yet to speak on the issue. He instead took to Twitter to give a message of "selfless service and meditation" to his followers.
10. "Selfless service, meditation and firm belief are the ornaments in spirituality," he said in a tweet and also shared a link to a Facebook video of one of his discourses.
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Why Ram Rahim rape case verdict has put Haryana, Punjab on tenterhooks

Ram Rahim rape case verdict: Haryana and Punjab have been put on high alert and prohibitory orders imposed ahead of the court verdict in an alleged rape case against Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh. Army has been put on standby for help to maintain law and order, while the Centre has assured all possible help to both states. The verdict will be announced by a special CBI court in Panchkula on August 25.

It may be surprising for many as to how a case against the head of a religious group has almost halted everything in two states. To understand this we need to look into the history of the case, Dera’s conflict with Sikhs and also about Ram Rahim, who has acted in films.

The case

The history of the case dates back to 2002 when a Dera Sacha Sauda sadhvi sent an anonymous letter to then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, accusing Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh of raping her and many other sadhvis. The sadhvi had also accused the Dera chief of threatening her not to talk about the incident to anyone.

On September 24, 2002, the Punjab and Haryana High Court took suo motu cognizance of the letter and referred the matter to CBI for probe. According to The Indian Express, CBI had questioned 18 sadhvis. Some of them reportedly told investigating officials that Ram Rahim and his followers were “very dangerous people”. Two sadhvis had accused Dera head of rape. One of them even alleged that she was raped by the Dera chief so that she might be “purified.”

The CBI filed its chargesheet in the case on July 30, 2017.

Apart from the rape case, Ram Rahim is also an accused in the murders of Dera follower Ranjit Singh and journalist Ram Chander Chattrapati. Ranjit’s family alleges he was killed on July 10, 2002 on the suspicion of being involved in the anonymous letter by the sadhvi. Chattrapati, who had written a lot on illegal activities within the Dera, was shot at on October 23, 2002. He died in hospital after a month.

Tension

Both Punjab and Haryana states have a large number of Dera followers. Dera followers, most of whom are Dalits, are spread in other states as well. According to the official website the sect, it has around 60 million “faithful followers” around the world. The sect calls itself as a “Social Welfare & Spiritual Organization that preaches and practices humanitarianism and selfless services to others.”

Authorities fear the supporters would resort to largescale violence if Ram Rahim is found guilty. The Dera chief has, however, appealed for peace. Thousands of Dera followers, who are also called as “premis”, have gathered in Panchkula, at the headquarters of the sect in Sirsa as well as its deras in both states to show their solidarity with Ram Rahim.

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JHARKHAND BECOMES THIRD STATE IN THE COUNTRY TO IMPLEMENT ANAND MARRIAGE ACT

ACT WILL BE IMPLEMENTED IN ALL STATES SOON: SIRSA

New Delhi, August 23:  Jharkhand has become third state of the country to implement Anand Marriage act in the country after Punjab and Haryana. This was disclosed by the Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee (DSGMC) General Secretary Mr. Manjinder Singh Sirsa here today.

       In a statement released here today, Mr. Sirsa informed that Jharkhand Chief Minister Mr.  Raghubar Dass has communicated the decision to implement the act in their act in a letter written to him as he had earlier taken up the issue with him.

He said that now Jharkhand has become third state in the country to adopt and implement the act. Earlier Punjab and Haryana were the first two states to implement the act. He said that he had taken the task to get this act implemented in all the states and was hopeful that this task will be accomplished soon. He said that he was in touch with all the state Govt. and lg of the UPs to get this Act implemented in their state. He said that process to implement this act in Delhi was near completion. He said that he had already met Assam and Uttar Pradesh CM in this regard and was in touch with Uttrakhand Chief Minister on the issue.

       Thanking the Jharkhand Chief Minister Mr. Raghubar Dass, Mr. Sirsa said that this decision will enable the Sikhs residing in the state to get their marriages under the act and their problems in this regard will come to an end. He said that with its implementation a long standing demand has been met.