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Akal Takht Urges Punjab Govt to Suspend Anti-Sacrilege Law Until Consensus
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 07:17 AM
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The Sikh religious authority Akal Takht has requested the Punjab government to keep the anti‑sacrilege law inactive until a consensus is reached among stakeholders.
The Akal Takht, the highest seat of authority in Sikhism, has formally asked the Punjab government to keep the recently enacted anti‑sacrilege law in abeyance until a broader consensus can be achieved.
The request was made in a statement issued by the Akal Takht’s representatives, who expressed concern that the law could be implemented without adequate consultation with the Sikh community and other stakeholders.
The government has not yet responded to the appeal, and no timeline has been announced for when the law might be re‑examined or enacted.
The move reflects ongoing tensions between religious bodies and state authorities over how best to address issues of religious dignity and public order in Punjab.
The request was made in a statement issued by the Akal Takht’s representatives, who expressed concern that the law could be implemented without adequate consultation with the Sikh community and other stakeholders.
The government has not yet responded to the appeal, and no timeline has been announced for when the law might be re‑examined or enacted.
The move reflects ongoing tensions between religious bodies and state authorities over how best to address issues of religious dignity and public order in Punjab.