Prof Kirpal Singh Badungar has been appointed president of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC).
Badungar, known for his literary work on Sikh history, has earlier also served as the SGPC chief.
Reacting to the development, Badungar promised to work for the betterment of the Sikh community.
Earlier, on the eve of the SGPC’s general house meeting, the SAD’s elected members on Friday authorised party chief and Deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal to take a call on the new SGPC president and other office-bearers.
The name of the chief was sealed in an envelope, which was opened on Saturday.
The SGPC elections were last held in 2011.[/img]
