Akal Takht

Paramjit Kaur Khalra, wife of Satnam Singh Khalra, urges the Akal Takht to establish a 'People's Commission' to address the 1984 military attack on Sri Darbar Sahib, the Sikh genocide in November 1984, and subsequent unresolved issues like unidentified bodies and fake police encounters. She emphasizes the need for accountability and justice for these events.

Punjab's anti-sacrilege law amendments have caused tension with Akal Takht, as the changes were introduced without seeking the approval of Akal Takht, SGPC, or the broader Sikh community. The Sikh leadership has expressed displeasure over the lack of consultation on the matter.

Akal Takht, the highest Sikh temporal authority, has asked the Punjab government to revise an anti-sacrilege law, stating it was passed without consultations and contains clauses contrary to Sikh sentiments. The head of Akal Takht noted that many MLAs admitted they had not read the draft legislation before its passage.

Sikh MLAs and Cabinet Ministers appeared before Akal Takht regarding an anti-sacrilege law. Non-Sikh Cabinet Ministers were required to submit written views, while Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was not summoned.

Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj summoned all Sikh MLAs and Sikh ministers to appear before the Akal Takht on June 29 regarding the anti-sacrilege law. The summons was issued on June 15.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) faces criticism over a sacrilege video controversy involving Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. The Akal Takht has maintained its stance, and the Opposition is increasing pressure on the government.

BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa accused Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann of insulting Sikhs and the Akal Takht. The BJP demanded that Punjab police register a case and arrest the Chief Minister.

Two individuals were arrested in Gurugram for allegedly forging reports related to a video controversy involving Punjab Chief Minister Mann. Punjab leaders, including the Aam Aadmi Party, defended independent forensic reports, while the Akal Takht denounced the alleged forgery as a serious issue and urged Haryana Police to investigate fully.

Sikh clergy, led by Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj, declared Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann anti-Khalsa and Panth over an objectionable video. The clergy accused Mann of lying about the video during a meeting at the Akal Takht.

Akal Takht chief criticized the AAP government in Punjab over an anti-sacrilege law. Activists from Dal Khalsa and hardliners aligned with Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) chief Simranjit Singh Mann raised pro-Khalistan slogans during a Sikh congregation.