CM Bhagwant Singh Mann pays obeisance at Sri Harmandir Sahib, thanks Almighty for strength to enact historic anti-sacrilege law

AMRITSAR: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday paid obeisance at Sri Harmandir Sahib and expressed gratitude to the Almighty for giving him the strength and courage to enact the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Amendment Act 2026, describing it as a historic step to ensure strict punishment for sacrilege and safeguard the sanctity of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.

Addressing the media after paying obeisance, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said his heart was filled with gratitude towards the Almighty for entrusting him with the service of enacting a stringent law against sacrilege. He stated, “Our Government is fortunate to have received the responsibility of passing such a historic legislation, which would help prevent such heinous incidents in the future,” he added.

“Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is like a father to every Sikh and it is our collective duty to protect its sanctity. The Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Amendment Act 2026 ensures that anyone found guilty of this unpardonable offence will face exemplary punishment,” asserted CM Bhagwant Singh Mann.

He stated that incidents of sacrilege were part of a deep-rooted conspiracy aimed at disturbing Punjab’s peace, communal harmony, brotherhood and social unity. The Chief Minister affirmed that the law has been framed in such a stringent manner that those convicted can face life imprisonment till death. “The law has been drafted after consultations with some of the country’s most respected legal experts. It will act as a strong deterrent and no one will dare to commit such a crime in the future,” added CM Bhagwant Singh Mann.

The Chief Minister further said that people across the globe and the Sikh sangat have welcomed the law passed unanimously by the Punjab Assembly. “While the entire Sikh sangat has welcomed this law, the controllers of the Shiromani Committee are opposing it because allegations related to sacrilege themselves point towards them,” said CM Bhagwant Singh Mann.