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20 Mar

Baltej Pannu Accuses Sukhbir Badal of Distorting History to Mask Akali Dal’s Role in Sacrilege Cases

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab State General Secretary and Media Incharge Baltej Pannu turned the ‘beadbi’ (sacrilege) debate back on Shiromani Akali Dal Chief Sukhbir Singh Badal, calling him out for attempting to rewrite Punjab’s history to deflect blame. He pointed out that all the most controversial cases trace back to the Akali regime, adding that, faced with growing political irrelevance, Sukhbir Singh Badal is now trying to revive his career by shifting blame onto others, a move the people of Punjab can clearly see through. Hitting back strongly, AAP Punjab State Media Incharge Baltej Pannu stated,…

Sacrilege Reported at Gurdwara Nauvi Patshahi Sathiala, Angs of Guru Granth Sahib Found Torn

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Gurpreet Singh :- Tension gripped the area after an incident of alleged sacrilege was reported at Gurdwara Nauvi Patshahi in Sathiala village. According to information shared by local religious leaders, several angs (holy pages) of the Guru Granth Sahib were found torn and thrown in a nearby street, triggering anger and grief among the Sikh community. Head Granthi Giani Sucha Singh and Giani Buta Singh, along with members of the sangat, stated that around nine angs of the holy scripture had been damaged in the incident. The discovery led to a large number of devotees gathering at the gurdwara, expressing…

CM Mann Proposes Death Penalty for Sacrilege Offences in Punjab

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Chandigarh, June 28, 2025 — Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday announced plans to introduce stringent legislation prescribing harsher punishments, including the death penalty, for acts of sacrilege against holy granths, signalling a firm stance on protecting religious sentiments in the state.Chairing a high-level meeting with officials and representatives of the Sarb Dharam Beadbi Rokko Kanoon Morcha at his official residence, Mann emphasised Punjab’s heritage as a land of saints, seers, and great Gurus who have championed mutual love, tolerance, and communal harmony.“It is our bounden duty to ensure that those who commit sacrilege face exemplary punishment,” Mann…