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Akal Takht Directs Punjab Govt to Amend Anti-Sacrilege Law Within a Month
✍️ India Today
🗓 29 Jun 2026, 07:16 PM
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The Akal Takht, the highest temporal seat of Sikhism, has issued a directive to the Punjab government, demanding amendments to the existing anti-sacrilege law within a one-month timeframe.
The Akal Takht, considered the highest temporal authority for Sikhs worldwide, has set a strict deadline for the Punjab state government. The religious body has mandated that the government must bring about necessary amendments to the anti-sacrilege law within the next 30 days.
This directive signifies a strong push from the Akal Takht for changes in the legislation aimed at preventing acts of sacrilege. The specific nature of the amendments sought has not been detailed in the initial announcement, but the urgency conveyed by the one-month ultimatum is clear.
The Punjab government is now expected to prioritize this matter and engage in the legislative process to comply with the Akal Takht's directive. The outcome of this process will be closely watched by religious and political observers in the state.
This directive signifies a strong push from the Akal Takht for changes in the legislation aimed at preventing acts of sacrilege. The specific nature of the amendments sought has not been detailed in the initial announcement, but the urgency conveyed by the one-month ultimatum is clear.
The Punjab government is now expected to prioritize this matter and engage in the legislative process to comply with the Akal Takht's directive. The outcome of this process will be closely watched by religious and political observers in the state.