Bhagwant Mann calls meeting of committee on Guru Granth Sahib Act
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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has convened a meeting with a seven-member coordination committee to discuss the implementation of the Jagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026.
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- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann scheduled a meeting on September 27 with a seven-member coordination committee at his residence in Chandigarh.
- The committee will deliberate on the rules and implementation of the Jagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026.
- The Punjab Legislative Assembly had passed this amendment bill unanimously on April 13.
- The legislation aims to ensure high standards of respect for the Guru Granth Sahib and prescribes strict penalties for acts of sacrilege, including life imprisonment and heavy fines.
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- Outcome of the coordination committee meeting regarding the act's implementation
- Formal notification and enforcement date of the act
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