Religious Boundaries
Punjab's latest anti-sacrilege law has reopened an old wound, but the debate it has triggered is no longer confined to the punishment of those who desecrate the Guru Granth Sahib.
Punjab's latest anti-sacrilege law has reopened an old wound, but the debate it has triggered is no longer confined to the punishment of those who desecrate the Guru Granth Sahib.
The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) alleged that former Sri Akal Takht Sahib Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh violated the Takht's hukamnama, which prohibits using the proceedings of the highest temporal seat of the Sikhs in court-related matters.
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Friday demanded an immediate resignation of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann stating that the latter had lost all moral authority to continue in the chair after participating in the special Vidhan Sabha session proceedings in an inebriated state.
A senior official’s death has triggered a political storm in Punjab, leading to a minister’s resignation and a government-ordered probe into the allegations surrounding the case.
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal today appealed to Punjabis to beware of agencies that might introduce a new entrant into the electoral fray in Punjab and even support the new political outfit, in the same manner as certain individuals were propped up during the 2024 parliamentary elections to weaken the SAD ahead of the 2027 Assembly polls.
The SAD leader said it was shocking that the CM had mouthed lies regarding the case pertaining to regularisation of contractual employees.
The SAD said such unscrupulous tactics would not help the BJP in any manner whatsoever. “In fact, the move will alienate the Sikh community from the party.
He said youngsters will play a crucial role against Congress in ensuing polls and will vent out their anger by ensuring huge participation of voters against Congress in polls.
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Thursday challenged the Congress to name its chief ministerial candidate in Punjab
The SAD also announced a protest at Sri Darbar Sahib complex in Amritsar on January 2 against police inaction in the cases of sacrilege.
