Akal Takht calls Bhagwant Mann 'anti-Guru,' he blames Akali Dal
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is in hot water after the Akal Takht, the top Sikh authority, called him "anti-Guru" for allegedly disrespecting Sikh gurus in a video.
The edict asks Sikhs to distance themselves from him.
Unlike earlier leaders who went along with Takht rulings, Mann has pushed back, saying politics from Akali Dal is at play.
Opposition seeks Punjab CM's resignation
The Akal Takht has long shaped Punjab's political scene and often calls out leaders over religious issues.
While some ministers recently accepted punishments for smaller slip-ups, Mann refused to accept the accusations against him.
With the 2027 elections coming up fast, opposition parties like BJP, Congress, and Akali Dal are piling on pressure for his resignation—making this clash between faith and politics even sharper.