Punjab Governor Yet to Receive Anti-Sacrilege Bill Passed by Assembly
Yet to receive anti-sacrilege bill, says Punjab governor
Hindustan Times
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Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria stated he has not yet received the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill-2026, which was passed by the Punjab Assembly. The bill aims to impose stricter penalties for sacrilege, including life imprisonment and fines up to ₹25 lakh (approximately $30,000 USD).
- 01Governor Gulab Chand Kataria has not received the anti-sacrilege bill yet.
- 02The bill, passed by the Punjab Assembly, proposes severe penalties for sacrilege.
- 03The governor can either grant assent, return it for reconsideration, or reserve it for the President.
- 04Kataria is on a three-day visit to Pathankot as part of an anti-drug campaign.
- 05Efforts are being made to revive the Border Area Development Fund for financial support.
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Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria announced that he has not yet received the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill-2026, which was approved by the Punjab Assembly on April 13. This bill aims to impose stricter penalties for acts of sacrilege, including life imprisonment and fines up to ₹25 lakh (approximately $30,000 USD). Once received, the governor will review the bill and may suggest changes before granting assent or returning it for reconsideration. Kataria's visit to Pathankot is part of an ongoing anti-drug campaign, where he engages with local communities to raise awareness. He also discussed the revival of the Border Area Development Fund to support financial and developmental initiatives in border villages.
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The bill's passage could significantly deter acts of sacrilege, impacting community safety and religious sentiments.
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