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S. Avtar Singh Makkar, has been unanimously reelected as the President of SGPC for fourth time in a row during the annual election of SGPC held today at Teja Singh Samundri Hall, Golden Temple Complex, Amritsar.
In an effort to check pollution caused by Fireworks, SGPC plans to replace Fireworks with laser shows.
According to S. Avtar Singh Makkar, President, SGPC, "By now, aatishbazi has become an inalienable part of the Golden Temple’s festivities. Being a long-time observer of the damage pollution has done to the temple, I strongly advocate making positive changes in keeping with our tradition. So a light and sound show is the most plausible option. We will begin our feasibility study in a few days".
Former Jathedar of the Akal Takht, Jathedar Giani Joginder Singh Vedanti, has challenged his removal from the post. In a press conference yesterday, while talking to media persons Jathedar Vedanti questioned the process the SGPC had taken for removing him from the post of Jathedar of Akal Takht.
He said that he had been the Jathedar for nearly eight years and was upset by the way in which he was removed.
Congratulating Abhinav Bindra’s the first Indian to win an Individual Gold Medal in Olympics ever, Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC), the apex body of the Sikhs, today announced that it would honor Bindra for his achievement and would give Abhinav Rs. 2 lakh cash prize.
