Simranjit Singh Mann
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Simranjit Singh Mann (Date of Birth - May 20, 1945, Simla, India) is a politician from Punjab. He is president of a Sikh
political party, Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar)
, that used to advocate Sikhs sedition from India
and form a separate sikh nation, Khalistan
. Mann has been arrested or detained some 30 times but he has never been convicted.
In 1984, he resigned his post as Commandant of the Central Industrial Security Force (I.P.S.) in Bombay in protest of mass murder of Sikhs' (including women and children) and attack on the most sacred shrine Sri Harmandir Sahib
(Golden Temple) during Operation Blue Star
which was carried out by the Indian army, and was detained.
Mann was charged, among other things, with conspiracy to assassinate Prime Minister Indira Gandhi
.
He was elected in absentia to India's Parliament by an overwhelming mandate in the State of Punjab, and unconditionally released "in the interests of the State", with all charges dropped, after five years in prison, in November 1989.
He was denied an Indian passport on the grounds that he was "threat to the security and integrity of India".
Mann was denied entry into the Indian Parliament when he insisted on carrying a kirpan
with him.
In May 1993, while campaigning in support of a candidate during the Jalandhar by-elections, a gunman attempted to assassinate Mann.
No one was charged in the crime.
On November 3, 1999, after Mann was elected to the Indian Parliament, the Punjab and Haryana High Court ordered the Union of India and the Passport Office in Chandigarh to issue a passport to Mann.
Mann is a two time Member of Parliament, winning from Taran Tarn in 1989 and Sangrur in 1999.
(also known as Punjab Legislative Assembly
) in 1967. He is married to Geetinder Kaur Mann. Mann's wife and Capt. Amarinder Singh
's wife Maharani Preneet Kaur are sisters.
He was educated at the Bishop Cotton School, Simla and Government College Chandigarh
. He was a gold medalist in subject "History"
He has one son Emaan Singh and two daughters Pavit Kaur and Nanki Kaur. Some news agencies also spell his son's name as Imaan Singh Mann. His son is also a politician.
positions, including Assistant Superintendent of Police Ludhiana, Senior Superintendent of Police Ferozepur, Senior Superintendent of Police Faridkot
, Inspector-General of Police
Railways, Patiala, Deputy Director of Vigilance Bureau Chandigarh, Commandant
of Panjab Armed Police and Group Commandant of Industrial Security Force Bombay. He also served as Assistant Deputy Commissioner
Governor of Panjab. To protest against Indian Government troops attack (also known as Operation Bluestar on Golden Temple he resigned from Indian Police Service
on June 18, 1984.
Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar)'s official Website : www.akalidalamritsar.net
Read latest news Artilce by S.Simranjit Singh Mann President Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) at www.akalidalamritsar.net
Sikh
A Sikh is a follower of Sikhism. It primarily originated in the 15th century in the Punjab region of South Asia. The term "Sikh" has its origin in Sanskrit term शिष्य , meaning "disciple, student" or शिक्ष , meaning "instruction"...
political party, Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar)
Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar)
Shiromani Akali Dal , registered with the Election Commission of India as Shiromani Akali Dal , is a splinter group, led by Simranjit Singh Mann, of the Shiromani Akali Dal....
, that used to advocate Sikhs sedition from India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
and form a separate sikh nation, Khalistan
Khalistan
Khalistan refers to a global political secessionist movement to create a separate Sikh state, called Khālistān , carved out of parts mostly consisting of the Punjab region of India, depending on definition....
. Mann has been arrested or detained some 30 times but he has never been convicted.
In 1984, he resigned his post as Commandant of the Central Industrial Security Force (I.P.S.) in Bombay in protest of mass murder of Sikhs' (including women and children) and attack on the most sacred shrine Sri Harmandir Sahib
Harmandir Sahib
The Harmandir Sahib also Darbar Sahib , also referred to as the Golden Temple, is a prominent Sikh gurdwara located in the city of Amritsar, Punjab . Construction of the gurdwara was begun by Guru Ram Das, the fourth Sikh Guru, and completed by his successor, Guru Arjan Dev...
(Golden Temple) during Operation Blue Star
Operation Blue Star
Operation Blue Star ) 3– 6 June 1984 was an Indian military operation, ordered by Indira Gandhi, then Prime Minister of India, to remove Sikh separatists from the Golden Temple in Amritsar...
which was carried out by the Indian army, and was detained.
Mann was charged, among other things, with conspiracy to assassinate Prime Minister Indira Gandhi
Indira Gandhi assassination
Indira Gandhi, then Prime Minister of India, was assassinated on 31 October 1984, 9.20 am, at her 1, Safdarjung Road, New Delhi residence.She was killed by two of her Sikh bodyguards, Satwant Singh and Beant Singh, to avenge the military attack on the Harmandir Sahib during Operation Blue...
.
He was elected in absentia to India's Parliament by an overwhelming mandate in the State of Punjab, and unconditionally released "in the interests of the State", with all charges dropped, after five years in prison, in November 1989.
He was denied an Indian passport on the grounds that he was "threat to the security and integrity of India".
Mann was denied entry into the Indian Parliament when he insisted on carrying a kirpan
Kirpan
The kirpan is a ceremonial sword or dagger carried by orthodox Sikhs. It is a religious commandment given by Guru Gobind Singh at the Baisakhi Amrit Sanchar in CE 1699, all baptised Sikhs must wear a kirpan at all times....
with him.
In May 1993, while campaigning in support of a candidate during the Jalandhar by-elections, a gunman attempted to assassinate Mann.
No one was charged in the crime.
On November 3, 1999, after Mann was elected to the Indian Parliament, the Punjab and Haryana High Court ordered the Union of India and the Passport Office in Chandigarh to issue a passport to Mann.
Mann is a two time Member of Parliament, winning from Taran Tarn in 1989 and Sangrur in 1999.
Background
He comes from a political family. His father Lt.Col. Joginder Singh Mann (member of British Empire) was a speaker of the Punjab Vidhan SabhaVidhan Sabha
The Vidhan Sabha or the Legislative Assembly is the lower house or the sole house of the provincial legislature in the different states of India. The same name is also used for the lower house of the legislatures for two of the union territories, Delhi and Pondicherry...
(also known as Punjab Legislative Assembly
Punjab Legislative Assembly
The Punjab Legislative Assembly or the Punjab Vidhan Sabha is the unicameral legislature of the state of Punjab in northern India. At present, it consists of 117 members, directly elected from 117 single-seat constituencies. The tenure of the legislative assembly is five years, unless sooner...
) in 1967. He is married to Geetinder Kaur Mann. Mann's wife and Capt. Amarinder Singh
Amarinder Singh
Captain Amarinder Singh . He served as the Chief Minister of Punjab from 2002 to 2007 and presently serves as the President of Punjab PCC. He currently resides in New Moti Bagh Palace, Patiala.-Personal life:...
's wife Maharani Preneet Kaur are sisters.
He was educated at the Bishop Cotton School, Simla and Government College Chandigarh
Chandigarh
Chandigarh is a union territory of India that serves as the capital of two states, Haryana and Punjab. The name Chandigarh translates as "The Fort of Chandi". The name is from an ancient temple called Chandi Mandir, devoted to the Hindu goddess Chandi, in the city...
. He was a gold medalist in subject "History"
He has one son Emaan Singh and two daughters Pavit Kaur and Nanki Kaur. Some news agencies also spell his son's name as Imaan Singh Mann. His son is also a politician.
Indian Police Service
He had appeared for Central Services Examination in 1966 and subsequently he joined Indian Police Services in the year 1967 and he was allocated "Punjab Cadre". He worked on several Indian Police ServiceIndian Police Service
The Indian Police Service , simply known as Indian Police or IPS, is one of the three All India Services of the Government of India...
positions, including Assistant Superintendent of Police Ludhiana, Senior Superintendent of Police Ferozepur, Senior Superintendent of Police Faridkot
Faridkot
Faridkot is a small city and a municipal council in Faridkot district in the state of Punjab, India.It's a division with headquarter at Faridkot consists of three Districts Faridkot, Bathinda and Mansa...
, Inspector-General of Police
Inspector-General of Police
An inspector-general of police is a high-ranking police officer.-Ghana:In Ghana, inspector general of police is the title of the head of the Ghana Police Service.-India:...
Railways, Patiala, Deputy Director of Vigilance Bureau Chandigarh, Commandant
Commandant
Commandant is a senior title often given to the officer in charge of a large training establishment or academy. This usage is common in anglophone nations...
of Panjab Armed Police and Group Commandant of Industrial Security Force Bombay. He also served as Assistant Deputy Commissioner
Deputy Commissioner (India)
The deputy commissioner or district magistrate or district collector or district magistrate and collector is the head of the revenue administration of an Indian district. The DC is required to be an Indian Administrative Service officer who is in charge of governmental assets in his district of...
Governor of Panjab. To protest against Indian Government troops attack (also known as Operation Bluestar on Golden Temple he resigned from Indian Police Service
Indian Police Service
The Indian Police Service , simply known as Indian Police or IPS, is one of the three All India Services of the Government of India...
on June 18, 1984.
External links
Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar)'s official Website : www.akalidalamritsar.net
Read latest news Artilce by S.Simranjit Singh Mann President Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) at www.akalidalamritsar.net