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Akal Takht Issues One-Month Deadline for Punjab Anti-Sacrilege Law Amendment
✍️ The News Mill
🗓 31 Jul 2026, 12:35 PM
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The Sikh religious authority Akal Takht has set a one‑month deadline for the Punjab government to amend the anti‑sacrilege law, urging swift action to address perceived shortcomings.
The Akal Takht, the highest Sikh religious authority, announced on Thursday that it will give the Punjab government a month to amend the state’s anti‑sacrilege law. The directive follows concerns raised by the Sikh community about the law’s effectiveness and its impact on religious practices.
The anti‑sacrilege law, enacted to protect religious sentiments, has been a subject of debate among lawmakers and religious leaders. The Akal Takht’s demand reflects a call for revisions that it believes will better safeguard Sikh religious traditions.
By setting a clear deadline, the Akal Takht aims to prompt the government to review and modify the legislation within a defined timeframe, emphasizing the urgency of the matter for the Sikh community in Punjab.
The anti‑sacrilege law, enacted to protect religious sentiments, has been a subject of debate among lawmakers and religious leaders. The Akal Takht’s demand reflects a call for revisions that it believes will better safeguard Sikh religious traditions.
By setting a clear deadline, the Akal Takht aims to prompt the government to review and modify the legislation within a defined timeframe, emphasizing the urgency of the matter for the Sikh community in Punjab.