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SGPC invited to suggest improvement as Punjab plans Anti-Sacrilege law: CM Mann
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, April 6, 2026: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said that the state government has convened a special session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha on April 13 (Vaisakhi) to introduce a new and effective law aimed at preventing incidents of Beadbi (sacrilege).
Addressing the media, CM Mann clarified that the proposed legislation will be a state law and will not require approval from the President after its passage. He added that the law will come into effect immediately within Punjab once it is passed.
Referring to religious institutions, the Chief Minister said that the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) is a religious body, and if it wishes to offer suggestions to further strengthen the proposed anti-Beadbi law, the government would welcome them.
Reiterating his stance, Mann said that any act disturbing Punjab’s peace and harmony will not be tolerated, and the new law will ensure strict punishment for those found guilty of sacrilege.