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Jatinder Masih Gaurav
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Jatinder Masih Gaurav alias Jatinder Randhawa is a Pentecostal Christian leader in Punjab, known for his close association with Pastor Ankur Narula. Due to his political influence and proximity to influential religious and political figures, he was appointed as the Chairman of the Punjab State Minorities Commission. He currently heads the Global Christian Action Committee (GCAC), an initiative of Pastor Ankur Narula Ministries aimed at ensuring social and financial security for pastors and Christian communi


IMPORTANT OBSERVATIONS

 
  1. Jatinder Masih Gaurav receives strong support from Pastor Ankur Narula’s network. Jatinder is one of the spiritual sons of Ankur Narula, other being pastors or evangelists.
  2. His growing association with the Valmiki, Muslim, Jain communities seems strategic and possibly aimed at influencing conversion trends.
  3. Jatinder Gaurav influences political parties through Ankur Narula's network and Christian vote bank.
  4. With his broad political reach and influence, he has become a key figure for Ankur Narula in expanding their church's presence and influence.
  5. Because of his activities, Jatinder has gained significant influence over a large section of Christians. As a result, this group quickly becomes active whenever he needs any kind of support.
  6. Apart from Punjab, Jatinder Masih Gaurav maintains strong relations with Christian leaders and pastors from several Indian states, with ambitions of projecting himself as a national-level Christian leader.
  7. While many Christian denominations, including the Roman Catholic and the Church of North India (CNI), oppose Ankur Narula, Jatinder Masih Gaurav maintains cordial relations and good understanding with leaders of all denominations.

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Jatinder Masih Gaurav alias Jatinder Randhawa is a Pentecostal Christian leader in Punjab, known for his close association with Pastor Ankur Narula. Due to his political influence and proximity to influential religious and political figures, he was appointed as the Chairman of the Punjab State Minorities Commission. He currently heads the Global Christian Action Committee (GCAC), an initiative of Pastor Ankur Narula Ministries aimed at ensuring social and financial security for pastors and Christian communities across India. Under his leadership, GCAC has expanded its footprint beyond Punjab into Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, and West Bengal, and has also established a limited presence in Europe.
 

SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS & OTHER DETAILS

 
Address: Ram Dass Nagar, Bhagtan Wala, Amritsar
 
Professional Details
• Chairman, Punjab State Minorities Commission
• Former President of Rashtriya Masihi Sangh
• President of the Ankur Narula Ministries management committee
• President, Global Christian Action Committee
 
Social Media Account:
 
 
 

IMPORTANT ACTIVITIES

 
 
1. The "Proxy" Allegations
    
    In late 2025, several mainstream Christian groups (CNI, Catholic, and the National Christian League) held press conferences in Chandigarh. They explicitly labeled Gaurav a "proxy" for Ankur Narula, claiming he uses the government commission to protect the ministry's interests rather than serving the wider minority community (Muslims, Jains, and traditional Christians).[1]
 
2. Appointment Challenged in Court
   
    A petition filed by Johnson (Amritsar resident) in the Punjab and Haryana High Court (notice issued Nov 2025) calls the appointment arbitrary, politically motivated, and violative of the Punjab State Commission for Minorities Act, 2012. It argues Gaurav lacks the required "eminence" and outstanding work in safeguarding minorities. Critics highlight his limited formal education (described as Class X or even 8th pass) and background in faith-healing rather than administrative or advocacy expertise suited for the role. The petition claims it violates equality provisions under the Constitution.[2]
 
3. Links to Pentecostal Expansion and Conversions
 
   He is tied to the rapid growth of Pentecostal churches in Punjab, often criticized for aggressive evangelism, "miracle" healing claims, and alleged conversions (especially among Dalit/Scheduled Caste communities). Groups like Punjab Bachao Morcha have demanded his removal, pushed for an anti-conversion law, and accused such ministries of using faith healing for conversions. They announced legal action and rewards for evidence of irregularities.[3]
 
4. Association with controversial Pentecostal pastors
 
    His association with Ankur Narula places him amid wider scrutiny of Pentecostal pastors in Punjab, including income tax/ED raids on properties, money laundering probes, and criminal cases involving other high-profile pastors. Reports describe these as "self-styled" pastors gaining political influence, with churches sometimes adopting local cultural elements (e.g., resembling gurdwaras) to attract followers. Sikh and indigenous groups have raised alarms about "Punjabisation" of Christianity and demographic shifts.[4] He is also linked to large-scale faith-healing, exorcism, and prayer events through Ankur Narula Ministries and Global Christian Action Committee. Critics accused such ministries of using "miracle cures" for aggressive or fraudulent conversions, especially targeting Dalit/Scheduled Caste communities.[4]
 
5. Question over Qualifications and Merit
 
    Public criticism focuses on his educational background and experience, questioning suitability for a statutory commission role that requires handling sensitive minority issues impartially.[5]
 
6. Selective targeting of individuals
 
    As Chairman of Punjab state Minorities Commission, Jatinder Masih Gaurav has filed police complaints against individuals and figures, including Hindu preacher Bageshwar Dham Baba Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, for alleged derogatory remarks against Christianity. Critics view this activism as selective and escalatory, arguing it heightens religious tensions in Punjab’s sensitive multi-faith environment.[6]
 
7. Valmiki Ashram Visit Controversy in May 2025
 
    Jatinder Masih Gaurav, who comes from a Balmiki (Valmiki) family background in Kalanaur, Gurdaspur district, faced criticism in May 2025 related to his activities linked to Valmiki community sites. Critics (including some Valmiki community voices) accused him of using his Christian ministry influence and government position to influence members of the Valmiki community, seen by some as an attempt to facilitate conversions from the Valmiki fold to Pentecostalism. This added to broader allegations of targeting Dalit communities through faith healing events.[7]

 

CONNECTED INDIVIDUALS

 
  1. Amrit Sandhu (Leader of Amrit Sandhu Ministries)
  2. Ankur Yoseph Narula
  3. Bhagwant Mann
  4. Bobby Saab
  5. Bunty Ajnala (Coordinator, Global Christian Action Committee)
  6. Chandan
  7. Daniel Bhatti (Daniel Masih) (Chairman, Punjab Christian Welfare Board)
  8. Emanuel Gill (District President of Political Wing, Global Christian Action Committee)
  9. Gaurav Masih (District President, Global Christian Action Committee)
  10. Lucas Masih (Luckas Masih) (Punjab President, Global Christian Action Committee)
  11. Maulana Mohammad Shahid Ahmed
  12. Pastor Lovepinder Rai
  13. Pastor Pawan Joseph
  14. Pastor Sam Abraham (Pastor associated with House of Prayer for All Nations Church)
  15. Pastor Sultan Masih
  16. Prophet Akshit Kumar
  17. Ragav Randhawa
  18. Raj Sidhu (Punjab Vice President, Global Christian Action Committee)
  19. Sagar Randhawa
  20. Sam Kwatra
  21. Samuel Masih Gill
  22. Sonia Yoseph Narula
  23. Sukbhir Singh Badal
  24. Tarseem Peter
  25. Vishal Ramdasia
  26. Walait Masih Bunty
 

CONNECTED ORGANISATIONS

 
  1. Aam Aadmi Party
  2. Amrit Sandhu Ministries
  3. Ankur Narula Ministries
  4. Church of Salem (Gilwali Gate), Amritsar
  5. Church of Signs and Wonders, Jalandhar
  6. Global Christian Action Committee
  7. House of Prayer for All Nations Church (Zaffarwal, Gurdaspur)
  8. Indian National Congress
  9. Khambra Church (Sophia College Campus), Jalandhar
  10. Komi Shaheed Church
  11. Komi Shaheed Church (Temple of God Church), Ludhiana
  12. Mukariya Branch ANM, Hoshiarpur
  13. New Life City Church, Chandigarh
  14. Pastor Raj Kumar Ministries, Amritsar, Punjab
  15. Prophet Akshit Kumar Ministry, Rajpura, Punjab
  16. Prophet Jagjit Singh Ministry
  17. Punjab Masih Welfare Board
  18. Rabb Di Awaaz Church Branch, Ghaila, Punjab
  19. Rajpura Church, Rajpura, Punjab
  20. Seventh-day Adventist School, Jalandhar Cantt, Punjab
  21. Shiromani Akali Dal
  22. Sophia Institute of Excellency, Khambra (Sophia College Khambra)
  23. The Church of Omega, Ferozepur (Pastor Lovepinder Rai’s Church)
  24. United For Christ
  25. United Punjab Party (UPP)
 

PROPAGATION MEDIUM USED

 
  1. Adam TV Network
  2. Anugrah TV
  3. Asia One News
  4. Babushahi.com
  5. Catholic Connect
  6. City Air News
  7. Dr Jesus
  8. Indian Express
  9. Liv Forum
  10. Masih Power Channel
  11. The Tribune
  12. Times of India (TOI)
 

REFERENCES

 

[1] Roshan. (2025, December 23). Christian leaders strongly object to Ankur Narula’s statements on rape and murder of minor girl. Face2News, https://www.face2news.com/news/104488-christian-leaders-strongly-object-to-ankur-narula%E2%80%99s-statements-on-rape-and-murder-of-minor-girl.aspx.

[2] TNN / Nov 04, 2025. (n.d.). HC notice on plea challenging appointment of Minorities Commission Head: Chandigarh News. The Times of India, https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/hc-notice-on-plea-challenging-appointment-of-minorities-commission-head/articleshow/125066742.cms.

[3] Tejasvi Minhas. (n.d.). Punjab Bachao Morcha submits a memorandum to the hon’ble governor, demanding the immediate removal of Jatinder Gaurav Masih from the post of chairman, Punjab State Minorities Commission. . Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/reel/1483746010420022.

[4] Singh, R. (2025, December 30). Parties find it hard to ignore growing influence of self-styled pastors of Pentecostal Churches. The Tribune, https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/parties-find-it-hard-to-ignore-growing-influence-of-self-styled-pastors-of-pentecostal-churches/.

[5] Desk, S. T. N. (2026, February 7). P&H High Court imposes ₹25k cost for “sketchy” pil against minorities chief. Supreme Today AI, https://supremetoday.ai/p-h-high-court-imposes-25k-cost-for-sketchy-pil-against-minorities-chief-202509261011418d558e.

[6] Gupta, S. (2023, October 24). In Punjab, Bageshwar Dham head priest refuses to retract remarks; Christian body files complaint. The Indian Express, https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/punjab-bageshwar-dham-baba-dhirendra-krishna-shastri-christian-remarks-8997112/.

[7] IP Singh / TNN / Updated: Sep 19, 2022. (n.d.). In The shadows: Faith healing, exorcisms, or conversions?: Chandigarh News - Times of India. The Times of India, https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/in-the-shadows-faith-healing-exorcisms-or-conversions/articleshow/94289956.cms.


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