Akal Takht Row Escalates: Sukhbir Badal Attacks Mann, BJP Seeks CBI Probe
Sukhbir Singh Badal, leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal, has accused Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of disrespecting the Akal Takht Sahib, leading to a major political and religious controversy in Punjab. The Akali Dal is convening an emergency core committee meeting to decide its next course of action, while the BJP has called for criminal charges against Mann and a CBI probe into the matter. The controversy has escalated with Sikh clergy at the Akal Takht declaring Mann "anti-Guru" and "against the Khalsa Panth."
20 JUN 2026
— NDTV
The Akal Takht released a recording of its Jathedar's conversation with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, escalating the conflict between the AAP and the Sikh religious body.
— The Hindu
Akal Takht releases video of Mann’s appearance before it over ‘objectionable’ video
22 JUN 2026
— Indian Express
Arvind Kejriwal will travel to Punjab for three days to participate in Hindu religious events organized by the state government.
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