Gurcharan Singh Tohra
Panth Rattan Shiri Gurcharan Singh Tohra (24 September 1924 – 1 April 2004) was a president of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), a Sikh body in charge of controlling Gurdwara (Sikh places of worship). He died of a heart attack in New Delhi on 1 April 2004 at the age of 79. He remained the head of the SGPC for a record 27 years, and was one of the most influential and controversial Sikh leaders of the 20th century.
Gurcharan Singh Tohra | |
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Gurcharan Singh Tohra | |
| President of Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee | |
| In office 6 June 1973 - 23 March 1986 | |
| Preceded by | Mohan Singh Tur |
| Succeeded by | Kabal Singh |
| In office 30 November 1986 - 20 November 1990 | |
| Preceded by | Kabal Singh |
| Succeeded by | Baldev Singh Sibiya |
| In office 13 November 1991 - 16 March 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Baldev Singh Sibiya |
| Succeeded by | Jagir Kaur |
| In office 27 July 2003 - 31 March 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Kirpal Singh Badungar |
| Succeeded by | Alwinderpal Singh Pakhoke |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gurcharan Singh Tohra 24 September 1924 |
| Died | 1 April 2004 (aged 79) New Delhi, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) Shiromani Akali Dal |
| Spouse | Mrs Joginder Kaur |
Indian President A. P. J. Abdul Kalam described the Sikh leader as a "prominent political and social leader who was well known for his work during his many years in public life".
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