Sikh Federation UK splits, Bhai Charan Singh, Bhai Kuldeep Singh Chaheru leave

[Azaad]

In a statement released to the media, Bhai Charan Singh and supporters have announced their breakaway from Sikh Federation UK and intent to create a new Jathebandi (organisation) under the name of DharamYudh Jatha (Damdami Taksal). Bhai Charan Singh said that this decision was taken after differences cropped up between themselves and the Federation's leadership. The Jathebandi would be formally announced at Gurdwara Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib, Tividale on the Sunday 16th September, the same day of the Annual Sikh Federation's conference to be held at Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara, Sedgley Street, Wolverhampton.

Bhai Amrick Singh, Chairman of Sikh Federation UK, commented that unity was vital in Panthic Sewa and therefore Sikh Federation would strive for unity for the chardi kala of the Panth.

This split comes as another blow for Sikh Federation UK after some members in the past had broken away and created International Panthic Dal UK.

[Azaad]

[Jonny101]

No, this is not good. Singhs need to get under one roof instead of creating more factions. Does anyone know the reason for the split?

[VanHelsingh]

This is all we seem to do.

[hsisingh]

The problem with organisations like the Sikh Federation is that they do not have a truly democratic constitution. Therefore if you have a different view as to what the incumbent leadership have, you can not put forward your policies and then run for election. The only option you have is to leave and set up a competing organisation.

This is so predictable ...it is almost laughable - if it were not so sad!!

Personally, I have never had anytime for the Sikh Federation - it was managed in a professional way and was basically a vehicle for a couple of Sikhs to big themselves up in the UK Sangat. It never attempted to coordinate with the gurdwaras across the UK in a constructive manner. The gurdwaras are where you meet real people making a difference for sikhs on a daily basis through sewa.

The Sikh Federation can't even get its own website built (has been promised for months)!

[Azaad]

I have put up this news so that the sangat is aware of whats happening. Personally I think this is such a shame and wished it could've been avoided. Sikh Federation UK is alot stronger with everyone together.

[mrsingh12]

i dont really get the choice of name for the breakaway group. Even its own members on the Sikh Channel kept mistaking Dharam Yudh Morcha for their new name of Dharam Yudh Jatha!! Is it really the right name to choose?

[chatanga]

No, this is not good. Singhs need to get under one roof instead of creating more factions. Does anyone know the reason for the split?

This split wont affect the working, or the future of the SF. It has and Sri Akal Sahai, will continue to do a tremendous job.

The split has come over Charan Singh having personal issues with a high ranking member of the Taksal. Personally i have felt like they needed an excuse to leave, and if you knew why they have done it, you would think why do we have such people with low thinking in our Quam.

Personally, I have never had anytime for the Sikh Federation - it was managed in a professional way and was basically a vehicle for a couple of Sikhs to big themselves up in the UK Sangat. It never attempted to coordinate with the gurdwaras across the UK in a constructive manner.

If you knew the history of the ISYF you would understand why they have no cooridinated themselves across gurdwaras.

i dont really get the choice of name for the breakaway group. Even its own members on the Sikh Channel kept mistaking Dharam Yudh Morcha for their new name of Dharam Yudh Jatha!! Is it really the right name to choose?

who cares? no-one really listens to them anyway, outside of Tividale.

[mrsingh12]

who cares? no-one really listens to them anyway, outside of Tividale.

lol good point, just out of interest, I take it that Tividale is know a Taksali Gurdwara? How long has this been the case

[chatanga]

always.