Government committee to reach Amritsar on November 18 to discuss anti-sacrilege law

The high-level coordination committee set up by the Punjab government is reaching the Circuit House in Amritsar on November 18. Committee members will hold a meeting there at 12 noon with the five representatives designated by Sri Akal Takht Sahib.

This decision was taken during the fourth meeting of the government coordination committee held in Chandigarh. The committee has written a letter to the coordinator of Akal Takht Sahib's panel of scholars to inform them about this.

The main purpose of this meeting is to address the concerns being expressed regarding various aspects of the 'Jagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act 2026' and to build mutual consensus.

Committee members state that in view of the sentiments of the Sikh world, they are ready to listen to all kinds of suggestions to make necessary changes in the law. They have also appealed to the Akal Takht Sahib panel to extend full cooperation in this dialogue.

A five-member panel was formed by Sri Akal Takht Sahib through an edict on July 31 and the government was directed to hold talks with these members and build a consensus before proceeding with this law. Following that, the government formed this seven-member committee.

Members of this committee constituted by the government include Damdami Taksal Chief Sant Giani Harnam Singh Khalsa, former Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh, Baba Sewa Singh Rampur Khera Wale, retired judge Jaspal Singh, former Justice Gurbir Singh, retired IPS officer Jatinder Singh Aulakh, and legal affairs officer Preet Inder Pal Singh. PCS officer Harjit Singh Sandhu is working as the nodal officer for its arrangements.

Key developments

• Decision taken during the fourth meeting of the government committee in Chandigarh
• Meeting to be held at the Circuit House in Amritsar on November 18 at 12 noon
• Discussion on the law to be held with 5 representatives nominated by Sri Akal Takht Sahib