Amritsar, Aug. 6 -- Punjab Education Minister and MLA from Sri Anandpur Sahib, Harjot Singh Bains, appeared before the Sri Akal Takht Sahib on Wednesday and was declared 'tankhaiya' (guilty of religious misconduct) over controversial decision concerning an event held in Srinagar to commemorate the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur.

The government-sponsored event, organised by the Punjab Language Department at Tagore Hall on July 24, drew criticism from Sikh clergy after dance performances were included, violating Sikh maryada (religious code of conduct).

Responding to global complaints, Akal Takht summoned Bains to appear before the highest temporal seat of Sikhism. In a post on X, Bains acknowledged the violation and exp...