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Debate on anti-sacrilege law: Jathedar rejects govt’s offer, sets up expert panel for talks

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Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargaj rejected the Punjab government's response to objections on the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026.
The jathedar formed an expert panel for further talks with the AAP government, saying the response did not reflect the consensus reached at Akal Takht on June 29.
The anti-sacrilege law was passed on April 13, 2026, introducing life imprisonment and fines up to ₹20 lakh for sacrilege acts involving Guru Granth Sahib.
The Punjab government plans to table amendments during its monsoon assembly session from August 3 to August 10.
Gargaj directed Sikh MLAs and cabinet ministers to avoid discussion on the anti-sacrilege law during the upcoming session.

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