Amritsar, March 12 -- A day after the 'hasty' installation ceremonies of Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj as jathedar of Takht Kesgarh Sahib and acting jathedar of Akal Takht, Golden Temple head granthi Giani Ragbir Singh flagged violation of maryada.

Responding to the widespread criticism, SGPC secretary Partap Singh said that given the current panthic situation, the appointment of the jathedar was held in a brief ceremony to avoid any conflict.

"The SGPC respects Sikh organisations and does not want any conflict to arise among Sikhs," Partap Singh said.

Giani Ragbir Singh, who was recently sacked as Akal Takht jathedar by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) said that the SGPC executive committee appoints jathedars with due r...