Summary:
SGPC General Secretary Gurbachan Singh Karmuwala was instrumental in passing the resolution to demolish and reconstruct the entrance. (File Photo)Shiromani Gurdwara Parbhandak Committee (SGPC) has passed a resolution to demolish and reconstruct a 200-year-old entrance to the historical Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Tarn Taran, which was built during the reign of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. We will reconsider this resolution if needed.”Bladev Singh Sirsa, former SGPC member, said, “SGPC was formed to take care of Sikh gurdwaras. He claimed that oral demand from Sikhs led to this resolution to demolish and reconstruct the building. Back in 2015, then SGPC president Avtar Singh Makkar had given statement that SGPC would work on maintaining and repairing old buildings..