AMRITSAR: The four Sikh high priests have issued a directive to all militant organizations to become united to hold the reins of the “quam”.

This was stated in a joint statement of the priests read out by Mr. Swinder Singh head priest. Takht Keshgarh Sahib at a Press conference in the Golden Temple complex here today.

The four priestsGiani Jaswant Singh, head priest Takht Damdama Sahib Mr. Swinder Singh head priest, Takht Keshgarh Sahib, Mr. Kashmir Singh head granthi, Akal Takht and Giani Puran Singh head “eranthis ‘Harniandes Sahib supported the move of the Jathedar of Akal Takht, Mr. Darshan Singh to provide an opportunity to freedom fighters to come forward to give the “quam direction” both religious and political. The militant organizations should sink their differences and lead the Panth they said.

The high priests asked newsmen not to ask questions on the current crisis arising out of the “retreat” of the Akal Takht chief

‘The priests issued the directive after their meeting in the Golden Temple for the first time after Mr. Darshan Singh announced his “retreat” from the Sikh scene.

Article extracted from this publication >>  September 4, 1987