Akal Takht Jathedar quits citing old age, health reasons
Giani Gurbachan Singh, the Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, has offered his resignation citing his inability to serve due to health reasons and old age. Singh urged the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee to find his replacement. There have been demands for Singh's removal from Sikh groups after his 2015 pardon to Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in a blasphemy case.