The newly appointed Jathedar of Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib, Singh Sahib Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, has assumed office as Jathedar today in the presence of the Panj Pyare Sahibs of Takht Sahib at Amrit Velay. Singh Sahib Giani Kuldeep Singh Ji reached Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib at Amrit Velay, after which he paid obeisance at Takht Sahib. Before his assuming office, the Head Granthi of Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib Giani Joginder Singh offered prayers and then the Panj Pyare Sahibs presented a turban to Singh Sahib Giani Kuldeep Singh. On this occasion, Secretary S. Pratap Singh and Manager of Takht Sahib S. Malkit Singh also presented turbans. Meanwhile, the Granthi Singhs at Takht Sahib also presented Siropas to Singh Sahib Giani Kuldeep Singh.
During this, Singh Sahib Giani Kuldeep Singh appealed to the entire Sikh world to unite under one banner in view of the current Panthic situation. He thanked the ten Patshahis and Guru Granth Sahib for giving him the honor of serving the Takht Sahib on behalf of the Panth. He said that it was his great fortune that he was born in a simple Sikh family and received such great service. He said that he started his life as a Pathi Singh and then chose the service of religious preaching and he will continue to serve the Guru Panth as a preacher.