Bhai Ranjit Singh Dhadrian Wale

Infobox theologian name = Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwale image = File:Bhai Ranjit Singh Ji Dhadrianwale (cropped).jpg

caption = birth_name = Ranjit Singh birth_date = birth_place = Dhadrian, Sangrur, Punjab, India The law of nature is one thing he strongly believes in. Nature is bound by laws, and if we follow them, the desired results are bound to come.

In recent years, he shifted to a different perspective understanding the ideas in Guru Granth Sahib. There has been some ongoing controversy among some Sikh scholars and Sikh groups over this. In 2016, a conflict started with Jathedar Harnam Singh of Damdami Taksal. The basis of this was ideological disagreement. On the evening of 17 May 2016, while Ranjit Singh was travelling to attend a Diwan (congregation) in Ludhiana district, more than two dozen armed men attacked him. His aide Bhupinder Singh Khasi Kalan was shot dead, but Ranjit Singh survived. Dhadrianwale continued to receive death threats from various groups. The Chief Minister of Punjab Amarinder Singh intervened and asked them to stop giving such threats.

Controversy In February 2020, activists from Sikh groups including Damdami Taksal disrupted his sermons alleging Dhadrianwale of distortion of Sikh history and opposition of core Sikh principles like Naam Japna (meditation with recitation of God's Name); waking up at Amrit Velā (early morning) and belief in heaven and hell. Dhadrianwale preaches that these principles should be as per the judgement of an individual.

In March 2020 a group of protestors warned Dhadriawnale to face unpleasant response if he addresses any congregation in Punjab. Singh then decided not to hold gatherings to avoid any serious problem to sangat (congregation).

In August 2020, the Akal Takht directed the Sikh community to boycott Dhadrian Wale till he seeks clemency for his alleged objectionable remarks against 'Sikh principles', the Jathedar of Akal Takht and distortion of Sikh history. Dhadrian Wale was previously asked to participate in a meeting with a five-member committee constituted by Akal Takht Jathedar Harpreet Singh at Gurdwara Dukh Nivaran Sahib, Patiala in December 2019, but he declined the invitation.

The ban, initially imposed in August 2020, stemmed from allegations that Dhadrianwale had misinterpreted Gurbani and made statements considered disrespectful to Sikh traditions. At that time, the Akal Takht had urged the Sikh community to distance themselves from his teachings until he sought clemency.

In his recent appearance, Dhadrianwale acknowledged past mistakes and expressed a desire to work within the mainstream of the Khalsa Panth, preaching Sikhism under the guidance of the Akal Takht. The high priests accepted his apology, allowing him to resume his preaching activities, provided he strictly adheres to the Sikh Rehat Maryada and maintains the sanctity of Gurmat.

Rape and murder allegations On 7 December 2024, The Punjab Police has filed a case against Dhadrianwale regarding the alleged rape and murder of a woman in Patiala in 2012. The FIR, registered under Sections 302 (murder), 376 (rape), and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code, was filed at the Passiana Police station following a complaint from the victim's brother.

The victim was found unconscious outside the gurdwara on 22 April 2012, and later died at a hospital without being able to provide a statement. Initially, her family did not suspect foul play, and a postmortem indicated death by poisoning from aluminum phosphate insecticide. However, the victim's brother has since alleged police inaction and intimidation. The gurudwara complex also includes Kalgidhar Sangat Niwas and a massive diwan hall with the seating capacity of over 50,000. Here, monthly Guru Maneyo Granth Chetna Samagam (holy congregation) is organized on First Saturday of every month. Sikh devotees (Sangat) gather in huge numbers and Amrit Sanchar is also held on same day. The programs are uploaded and broadcast live on TV, website, YouTube and a dedicated app.