Amritsar, Nov. 10 -- Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj has called for Panthic mobilisation to secure the release of Bandi Singhs (Sikh prisoners). Delivering his traditional address from the Darshani Deori at Golden Temple on Bandi Chhor Divas on Sunday, Giani Gargaj called for Panthic unity, the release of Sikh prisoners, the strengthening of community institutions, and strict adherence to core Sikh principles. Recalling the historical significance of Bandi Chhor Divas-when Guru Hargobind secured the release of 52 captive kings from the Gwalior Fort-the jathedar urged devotees to live according to Gurbani and liberate themselves from worldly bonds. Appealing for the immediate release of Sikh prisoners, he said if governments fail to show sincerity, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) must formulate an action plan with the cooperation of the entire Panth. On contemporary challenges, he warned against efforts to weaken Sikh institutions and government interference in gurdwara management. He said internal management disputes frequently drain diaspora gurdwara funds through legal battles, urging that these resources be redirected toward religious propagation and community welfare. To combat drug addiction among Punjab's youth, he stressed the importance of grounding the younger generation in Sikh values. Expressing concern over the declining Sikh population within India, the jathedar encouraged families to place their faith in Guru Sahib and prioritise community growth in alignment with spiritualprinciples....