Jathedar Santa Singh

Jathedar Santa Singh (1928–2008) was a Nihang and 13th Jathedar of Budha Dal, after Akali Chet Singh.

Bhang consumption issue

In 2001, Baba Santa Singh, the Jathedar of Budha Dal, along with 20 chiefs of Nihang sects, refused to accept the ban on consumption of bhang by the apex Sikh clergy.[1]

Operation Bluestar

Baba Santa Singh rebuilt the Akal Takht after Operation Blue Star. It was torn down two years later under the orders of Baba Takhur Singh, the leader of the Damdami Taksal.

References
  1. Nihangs ‘not to accept’ ban on bhang. The Tribune. March 26, 2001.
Preceded by:
Akali Chet Singh
 Jathedar Santa Singh Followed by:
Jathedar Balbir Singh (Disputed)
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