Sikh intellectuals demand repeal of 'Jaagat Jot' Amendment Act 2026
Sikh intellectuals and community voices are calling for the repeal of the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026.
Many feel the changes disrespect the holy scripture and make it harder to handle sacrilege cases without crossing important religious lines.
Retired judge Nirmal Singh said these amendments threaten the sanctity of the Guru Granth Sahib.
Akal Takht rejects Act, CM defends
Leaders like Bhai Ashok Singh Bagrian believe government involvement in Sikh religious matters isn't right, and advocate Puran Singh Hundal worries about legal risks for those assigned as "custodians."
Gurpreet Singh from Kendri Sri Guru Singh Sabha insists only Sikhs should oversee these issues.
Akal Takht has rejected the amended Act and issued a 15-day ultimatum to amend it.
Meanwhile, Punjab's Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is sticking by the law, saying global support backs his decision.