Akal Takht panel urges Punjab government to address concerns before anti-sacrilege talks
The Akal Takht’s expert panel has asked the Punjab government to submit a compliance report on its objections before any further discussion on the proposed anti-sacrilege legislation.
On Friday, an expert group formed by the Akal Takht instructed the Punjab government to produce a compliance report addressing the objections the religious body has lodged against a draft anti-sacrilege law. The panel emphasized that the state had been given sufficient time but still had not established a dedicated panel to discuss the matter. It further stated that any future talks on the legislation are contingent upon receipt of the compliance documentation.
The demand reflects ongoing tensions between the Sikh leadership and the state over the bill’s provisions. No deadline was specified for the report, but the panel signaled that progress on the law is on hold until the issue is resolved. The development was reported from New Delhi.
Why it matters
The demand highlights a clash between religious authority and state lawmakers over a controversial law in Punjab.
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