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SGPC Calls Interim Committee Meeting; General Ijlas to Hold Elections on Nov 20
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 05:06 PM
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The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee has scheduled a General Ijlas on 20 November to elect its president and other office‑bearers.
Amritsar, Punjab – The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) announced that a General Ijlas will be convened on 20 November to conduct its annual election for the post of president and other key positions. The meeting, classified as an interim committee session, is intended to finalize the electoral roster and oversee the voting process.
According to the notice issued by the SGPC, the General Ijlas will bring together committee members, senior clergy and elected representatives to ensure a transparent and orderly election. The body, which manages Sikh places of worship across India, has not disclosed the list of candidates, but the schedule confirms that the voting will be completed on the same day.
The decision comes ahead of the SGPC's regular election cycle, and officials have urged participants to adhere to the established guidelines to avoid disputes. Observers note that the outcome will influence the administration of gurdwaras and the committee's policy direction for the coming term.
The SGPC has requested media coverage of the event and has asked that any queries be directed to its public relations office in Amritsar.
According to the notice issued by the SGPC, the General Ijlas will bring together committee members, senior clergy and elected representatives to ensure a transparent and orderly election. The body, which manages Sikh places of worship across India, has not disclosed the list of candidates, but the schedule confirms that the voting will be completed on the same day.
The decision comes ahead of the SGPC's regular election cycle, and officials have urged participants to adhere to the established guidelines to avoid disputes. Observers note that the outcome will influence the administration of gurdwaras and the committee's policy direction for the coming term.
The SGPC has requested media coverage of the event and has asked that any queries be directed to its public relations office in Amritsar.