Why has Punjab introduced a new law on sacrilege?
The Hindu·3h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Punjab Assembly unanimously passed the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Amendment Bill 2026 on April 13, prescribing life imprisonment for sacrilege of Guru Granth Sahib. The bill amends the 2008 law following multiple desecration incidents. Previous attempts by SAD-BJP and Congress governments faced Centre rejection citing secular framework concerns.
Key Entities
Punjab AssemblyJaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Amendment Bill 2026Guru Granth SahibAam Aadmi PartyShiromani Akali DalBharatiya Janata PartyIndian National Congress