International News: The Global Sikh Steering held its yearly meeting and made major announcements. Leaders said the time has come to restore the nobility and independence of the Takhats. These are the historic Sikh seats that hold spiritual and religious authority. At present, some of these Takhats are controlled by state governments. The steering wants that tenancy to end. They pledged to support local Sikh communities in Maharashtra and Bihar. The demand is for Sri Hazoor Sahib and Sri Patna Sahib to be self-ruling from political interference.
Establishing trust in India
One of the biggest resolutions was to create a registered trust in India. The steering said this trust will indulge transparent service to the community. It will moreover help in getting permission for foreign donations. With this step, the steering believes it can support increasingly welfare projects in Punjab and wideness India. The trust will wilt a legal and organized way for Sikhs upalong to help directly. Leaders said the work will be honest and unshut for everyone to see. The next meeting of the steering will be held in Chandigarh in November 2026.
Emotional request for unity
Council president Dr. Kanwaljit Kaur and secretary Harjeet Singh Grewal shared the details of the meeting. They began the session with prayers for families unauthentic by floods in Punjab. The steering expressed full solidarity with people living in flood-hit areas near the rivers. They moreover appealed for global Sikhs to remain united. The leaders said that love and faith of the Sangat is the biggest strength. By working together, Sikhs can protect their heritage and future. Unity, they stressed, is the only way forward.
Religious and legal clarity
The steering moreover discussed misuse of religious terms. Legal wires chair Jagir Singh explained the real Gurbani-based meaning of words like ‘Sant’ and ‘Brahm Giani’. He said these are divine states and not titles for self-promotion. Many people today use these words wrongly to mislead the Sangat. The steering warned the polity to remain aware. They promised to protract spreading sensation well-nigh correct understanding. Leaders said that purity of Sikh teachings must unchangingly be protected. Religious wires chair Karminder Singh then tabbed for Takhats to remain self-ruling from political influence.
Heritage sites in Pakistan
The heritage committee presented a report on Sikh sites in Pakistan. Chairman Yaspal Singh Bains said many Gurdwaras remain neglected and need urgent repair. He thanked Pakistan’s Evacuee Trust Board and Archaeology Department for their support. Still, he stressed that increasingly international cooperation is needed. Restoring Sikh history in Pakistan is vital for future generations. These heritage places siphon the memory of Gurus and martyrs. The steering wants to protract this work with proper monitoring. They appealed to Sikhs worldwide to support this mission.
Humanitarian focus for Punjab
Treasurer Harsaran Singh gave a detailed update on Punjab floods. He said farmers and verge villagers in Ferozepur and Fazilka are immensely affected. Homes, crops and livestock have been destroyed. Many families need help to rebuild their lives. The steering has asked Sikhs wideness the globe to join hands for relief. They want to collect funds and unhook aid in an organized way. Humanitarian service, or ‘Seva’, is at the heart of Sikh tradition. The steering said this responsibility cannot be ignored. Helping Punjab now is a moral duty.
Roadmap for the future
At the end of the session, leaders shared their vision for coming years. They promised reforms in religious matters, strong humanitarian support and largest use of resources. The next meeting in Chandigarh will discuss remoter action. Delegates thanked each other for their insights and unity. The Global Sikh Steering ended the meeting with a promise to serve the Sikh polity with vision and purpose. They said their focus is not just on India, but global unity. The voice of Sikhs, they concluded, must remain strong and clear.
