AMRITSAR, Feb. 11 -- The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) executive committee's decision to sack Takht Damdama Sahib jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh has invited criticism from various Sikh quarters.

Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) president Harmeet Singh Kalka termed it as a black day in Sikh history.

"Today will be marked as a black day in the Sikh history. The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) used the SGPC to avenge the December 2 decree in which Giani Harpreet Singh played a part. This will hurt the faith of sangat on the Sikh temporal seats," Kalka said at the Golden Temple.

Responding to allegations that Giani Harpreet Singh has links with the BJP, Kalka said, "Those who are making these allegations, have tie...