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Jagdish Jhinda Calls for All‑India Gurdwara Act in Amritsar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 12:16 AM
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Gurdwara leader Jagdish Jhinda urged the central government to pass a nationwide Gurdwara Act, saying it would safeguard Sikh places of worship.
Amritsar – Jagdish Jhinda, a prominent figure in the Sikh religious community, publicly demanded the enactment of an All India Gurdwara Act. Speaking at a gathering in Amritsar, he argued that a uniform law would protect the administration and heritage of gurdwaras across the country.
Jhinda highlighted inconsistencies in the management of gurdwaras under existing state-level regulations and said a central statute would provide clearer guidelines for trustees, finances, and community participation. He urged the Ministry of Home Affairs to draft the legislation without delay.
The call comes amid ongoing debates over the autonomy of religious institutions in India. While no official response has been issued yet, the demand has drawn attention from Sikh organizations nationwide, who are monitoring the proposal closely.
No further details on the proposed bill’s contents were provided, and Jhinda did not name any specific timeline for its passage.
Jhinda highlighted inconsistencies in the management of gurdwaras under existing state-level regulations and said a central statute would provide clearer guidelines for trustees, finances, and community participation. He urged the Ministry of Home Affairs to draft the legislation without delay.
The call comes amid ongoing debates over the autonomy of religious institutions in India. While no official response has been issued yet, the demand has drawn attention from Sikh organizations nationwide, who are monitoring the proposal closely.
No further details on the proposed bill’s contents were provided, and Jhinda did not name any specific timeline for its passage.