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AAP Leaders Appear Barefoot at Akal Takht Over Blasphemy Law Clarification
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 29 Jun 2026, 06:30 AM
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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) representatives, including ministers and MLAs, presented themselves barefoot at Shri Akal Takht Sahib. They were summoned to provide a written clarification regarding the Jagat Jyot Shri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026.
Representatives of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), including ministers and elected Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), appeared at Shri Akal Takht Sahib on foot, without footwear. This appearance was in response to a summons issued by the highest temporal seat of the Sikh faith.
The purpose of their visit was to submit a written clarification concerning the Jagat Jyot Shri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026. The Akal Takht had requested the presence of these public representatives to address specific aspects of the legislation, which pertains to the respect and protection of the holy scripture.
This event highlights the significant role religious institutions play in public life and accountability in the region, with elected officials directly engaging with religious authorities on matters of law and faith.
The purpose of their visit was to submit a written clarification concerning the Jagat Jyot Shri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026. The Akal Takht had requested the presence of these public representatives to address specific aspects of the legislation, which pertains to the respect and protection of the holy scripture.
This event highlights the significant role religious institutions play in public life and accountability in the region, with elected officials directly engaging with religious authorities on matters of law and faith.