Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Rejects Akal Takht's Ultimatum on Anti-Sacrilege Law
No question of anti-sacrilege law rollback, Punjab CM defies Akal Takht ultimatum
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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann firmly rejected the Akal Takht's ultimatum to amend the anti-sacrilege law, stating it will not be rolled back. He criticized the opposition from Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal, asserting broad support for the legislation within the Sikh community.
- 01CM Bhagwant Mann rules out any rollback of the anti-sacrilege law.
- 02Akal Takht issued a 15-day ultimatum for amendments to the law.
- 03Mann criticized Sukhbir Singh Badal's opposition as politically motivated.
- 04The law aims to strengthen penalties for sacrilege incidents.
- 05Concerns over digital surveillance of religious texts were raised by Sikh clergy.
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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has categorically rejected the Akal Takht's ultimatum to amend the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026, which aims to impose stricter penalties for sacrilege. Addressing the media during his Shukrana Yatra in Sangrur and Patiala, Mann emphasized that the law is already in effect following approval from the Punjab governor and has significant support from the Sikh community worldwide. He accused the Shiromani Akali Dal leader, Sukhbir Singh Badal, of opposing the legislation due to his family's past involvement in sacrilege incidents. Mann highlighted that the Akal Takht's actions resemble a
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The decision to maintain the anti-sacrilege law without amendments could lead to heightened tensions between the government and Sikh clergy, impacting community relations.
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