Chandigarh, June 29 -- BJP Punjab Vice President Fatehjung Singh Bajwa on Monday said the Akal Takht had sought wider consultation on the Jagat Jyot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkaar (Amendment) Act, 2026, alleging that the legislation contained several shortcomings as key Sikh institutions were not consulted during its drafting.

Speaking to ANI after Sikh MLAs and Punjab Cabinet ministers appeared before Shri Akal Takht Sahib over the anti-sacrilege law, Bajwa said the Jathedar had directed the Punjab government to prepare a revised law in consultation with all stakeholders.

"The Jathedar Sahib had summoned Sikh MLAs from all political parties to the Akal Takht Sahib to discuss the new law regarding sacrilege, as the legislation contained ...