Sikh Leaders Summoned Over Jaagat Jot Act Amendments

9 UPDATES · 11 DAYS · 26 JUN 2026 — 6 JUL 2026

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Latest · 6 Jul 2026

Akal Takht Rejects Punjab's New Anti-Sacrilege Law

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This event covers the Punjab BJP Chief's call for wider consultations with the Sikh community regarding the proposed Takht Law in Maharashtra, including any reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific call. It excludes other actions or statements by the Punjab BJP Chief, Maharashtra Chief Minister, or related parties unless they directly pertain to the follow-up of this specific call for consultations.

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26Jun

STORY BEGINS — NDTV

Punjab BJP Chief Praises Maharashtra's Move To Consult Sikhs On Takht Law

29Jun

The Hindu

The Akal Takht summoned Sikh MLAs and Cabinet Ministers to address concerns about the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026.

The Hindu

The Akal Takht demanded the Punjab government revise the anti-sacrilege law to reflect Sikh sentiments and remove objectionable clauses.

30Jun

Indian Express

Punjab MLAs admitted to passing the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026, without reading its contents.

The Hindu

The Akal Takht has called for the Punjab government to revise its anti-sacrilege law due to a lack of consultation with the SGPC.

2Jul

Indian Express

The Punjab Police are investigating four sacrilege cases under the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib (Amendment) Act, 2026, despite the Akal Takht's objections.

4Jul

NDTV

Punjab Congress MLAs Attend Akal Takht Proceedings on Guru Granth Sahib Act

5Jul

NDTV

Akal Takht Jathedar Gives Punjab Government 10 Days to Shut Down Social Media Centers

6Jul

LATEST UPDATE — BBC

Akal Takht Rejects Punjab's New Anti-Sacrilege Law

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