n The SGPC manages most gurdwaras in Punjab, Haryana, HP and Chandigarh
n With an annual budget of Rs 580 crore, its main tasks are maintenance of gurdwaras, running educational institutions and propagating religion
n For the SGPC poll, there are 120 constituencies; 110 in Punjab, eight in Haryana and one each in HP and Chandigarh
n 50 are double-member constituencies, reserved either for women or SC candidates
n In the existing SGPC House, there are 30 women members from double-member seats and three from single-member seats (33 in all)
n The double-member constituency system was first implemented in 1996
n The SGPC elections were first conducted on June 18, 1926, after the Sikh Gurdwara Act, 1925, came into effect
n The House comprises 170 members, of which 100 come from 50 double-member constituencies
n There are 15 nominated members as well. Six slots are for five high priests and the head granthi of the Golden Temple, taking the total number of members to 191
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