AMRITSAR, July 18 -- The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) and the Shiromani Akali Dal (Punar Surjit) on Friday organised separate functions in Amritsar to commemorate the 100th martyrdom anniversary of Teja Singh Samundri, one of the foremost leaders of the Gurdwara Reform Movement and the Akali Movement. Delhi lieutenant governor and Samundri's grandson, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, attended both events and paid tribute to his grandfather's legacy. The SGPC function was held at its headquarters - Teja Singh Samundri Hall - in the Golden Temple complex, where Sikh religious and political leaders remembered Samundri's contributions to the Sikh Panth. Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj described Samundri as a great martyr who dedicated his life to the Sikh Panth. He said Samundri played a leading role in establishing and strengthening Sikh institutions and continues to inspire generations of Sikhs. Speaking on the occasion, SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami said Samundri fought for the Sikh Panth at a time when the British Empire was at the height of its power and several "mahants" had introduced practices contrary to Sikh principles in gurdwaras. Taranjit Singh Sandhu said it was a matter of immense pride to belong to Teja Singh Samundri's family. He recalled that Samundri always worked selflessly for the welfare of the Sikh Panth and was even willing to dedicate his personal property for its cause. Sandhu urged the younger generation to remain connected with their heritage and draw inspiration from the sacrifices and achievements of their forefathers. Senior Akali leader Balwinder Singh Bhunder and Damdami Taksal chief Harnam Singh Dhumma also paid tributes to the veteran Sikh leader. The SAD (Punar Surjit) organised a separate function at Gurdwara Burj Akali Phoola Singh. Addressing the congregation, party president Giani Harpreet Singh said Samundri played a key role in the formation of the SGPC and was instrumental in planning and maintaining discipline during the movement's major agitations....