Loading news: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Assembly has unanimously passed the ‘Jagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill, 2026’. Under this new law, a provision of punishment up to life imprisonment has been made in cases of sacrilege of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, due to which it is considered to be among the strictest laws of the country. The government says that this step has been taken with the aim of protecting religious sentiments and maintaining peace in the society.

Key Features of the Law

This law has been said to remove the shortcomings of the previous governments. The Chief Minister said that the new amendment not only makes sacrilege cases non-bailable, but also makes a provision to speed up the investigation process. In this, a provision has been made for punishment ranging from 5 years to life imprisonment and a fine of up to Rs 20 lakh for the culprits, while those who cooperate in sacrilege will also be held equally responsible.

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Taking aim at the previous governments, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said that while earlier politics was done in the name of religious sentiments, his government has taken concrete legal steps. He expressed confidence that after the implementation of this law, no person will dare to commit such crimes in future and it will effectively stop the incidents of sacrilege.

Punja news: Conspiracy called sacrilege

He said that earlier also incidents of sacrilege have been part of a conspiracy to disturb peace and brotherhood in the state. Calling it a crime against humanity, the Chief Minister said that now no culprit will be spared in such cases and this law will act as a strong warning to others. He also reiterated that the social unity and brotherhood of Punjab will be maintained at all costs.

importance of law

Emphasizing the importance of the law, the Chief Minister said that if Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is not safe in Punjab then it cannot be safe anywhere. Describing it as a historic step, he said that this law will not only protect religious faith but will also strengthen the values ​​of peace, equality and brotherhood in the society, whose message is enshrined in Gurbani.

emphasis on spiritual importance

Underlining the spiritual importance of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, the Chief Minister said that it is a guiding book not only for Sikhism but for the entire humanity. It contains the teachings of various religions and saints, which give the message of equality, kindness and tolerance. Referring to the tradition of ‘Shabd Guru’, he said that this book has a special place in the life of every Sikh.

allegations against the opposition

Attacking the opposition, the Chief Minister said some leaders always used religious issues for political interests and failed to bring the culprits to justice in sacrilege cases. He alleged that loopholes were left in the laws during the previous governments, which have now been removed. He also clarified that the new amendment will eliminate these shortcomings and ensure strict action.

Punishment and provisions

Giving information about the provisions of the bill, the Chief Minister said that in this the crimes have been divided into different categories and the punishment period has also been decided accordingly. There is a provision of imprisonment of 7 to 20 years for sacrilege, life imprisonment in serious cases and heavy fine. Apart from this, strict punishment has also been fixed against those who attempt or support sacrilege, due to which an effort has been made to completely stop such incidents.

Government’s future plans

Loading news: In the end the Chief Minister said that his government is committed to maintaining respect for all religions. He talked about giving tax exemption to special vehicles for religious events and celebrating the Prakash Parv and martyrdom days of various Gurus in a grand manner. He appealed to the Sant Samaj to give their suggestions to make these events successful, so that brotherhood and harmony in the society can be further strengthened.