#JusticeForRonanKanda

Watch the short video below (1 min 30 sec) to learn about Ronan's case:

This petition is to enact change at Guru Nanak Gurdwara Willenhall; it serves to empower the Sangat (congregation) to rightfully remove corrupt trustee and committee members who got involved in Ronan's case, namely:

1. Trustee - Tirath Singh - Misused his position to rally support for a character reference used in the murder trial to defend his son, Sukhman Shergill [now convicted for murder and must serve 16 years].
2. Committee Member Vice General Secretary - Shingara Singh - Signed the Character Reference on the Gurdwara's behalf using the official Letterhead.
3. Committee Member Stage Secretary - Jaswinder Singh (Jassi) - Attended court hearings in support of the false character reference for Sukhman Shergill.
4. Committee Member Panjabi School - Harpreet Singh Sekhon (Harry) -  Attended court hearings supporting, where the Kanda family claims he verbally assaulted members of their family.
5. Committee Member Sevadaar - Karanbeer Singh (Karan) - Supported the convicted at court hearings.
6. Committee Member Sevadaar - Harwinder Singh (Binda) - Supported the convicted at court hearings.

Ways they have disrespected the Guru's Sangat:

1. Used the Gurdwara letterhead in a murder trial, thus officially implicating the Gurdwara in support of murderers.
2. Conflict of Interest - Above committee members attended the trial in support of the murderers and harrassed the Kanda family.
3. Physically attacked Sangat members who stood up in support of the Kanda Family in the Gurdwara in front of the congregation.

Committee members are meant to be ambassadors of the Gurdwara and always on duty to uphold Sikh values.

Below is a photo of the minutes from an emergency committee meeting held on 19th July 2023:

Which clearly states the following:

"These individuals support a character reference submitted by the Gurdwara for Sukhman Shergill, and they believe the information given in the reference to be accurate and true."

"Resolution: Harpreet Singh (Harry), Jaswinder Singh (Jassi), Harvinder Singh, and Karanbeer Singh will handle all enquiries, communications and representations on all TV, Radio and Social Media platforms to validate their own personal actions in this matter."

They have maintained the above position to date.

You are invited to watch the full interview with Harjap Bhangal on the link below for more clarfication on Ronan Kanda's case:

Proposed Changes:

1. Enact vetting for committee members, trustee members and Gurdwara Sevadaars, with DBS checks and character assessments etc.
2. Savedaan (Constitution) needs to be updated from its original form from the late 1970's.
3. Register the Gurdwara with the Charities Commission to stop corruption and bring accountability.
4. Financial management has been dubious in the past and requires transparent auditing and regulation.
5. Enrich the Gurdwara Management with a range of diverse, educated and sincere individuals.
6. Selection process for Gurdwara Management needs to be rid of bias, corruption and conflict of interest.
7. Important decisions should be made with the Sangat’s knowledge and consent. A functional system needs to be put in place to hear the Sangat’s voice.

Worldwide Sangat Ji, we need your help. Please sign and share this petition.

Local Sangat Ji, we need to enact the above changes. If you can support with this in any way, please put yourselves forward and contact the Gurdwara by email via admin@gngw.org