Sangrur, May 11 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday paid obeisance at Gurdwara Jyotisar Sahib here to express gratitude for getting the opportunity to enact the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026, asserting that the stringent law has brought relief and satisfaction and will ensure that no one dares to commit ‘beadbi’ (sacrilege) of Guru Granth Sahib.​

Launching an attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Centre, he said the country is witnessing how decisions are being dictated by the White House while Central agencies are being misused to intimidate political opponents.​

Declaring that Punjabis have never bowed before pressure tactics, he said the people of Punjab would give a befitting reply to every attempt to suppress democratic voices.​

Sharing a few snippets on X, CM Mann said: “Today, I had the privilege of bowing in reverence during the bhog of Sri Akhand Path Sahib at the historic Gurdwara Sri Jyotisar Sahib (Sixth Patshahi).​

“At this sacred place of Miri-Piri’s master, Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib-ji, I expressed gratitude to Guru Sahib for blessing me with the opportunity to serve by enacting a strict law against beadbi.​

“I also offered Ardas for Punjab’s Chardi Kala, for the well-being of all, and for rebuilding the state into a vibrant ‘Rangla Punjab’ once again. May Guru Sahib continue to shower his blessings upon everyone.”​

Addressing the media, CM Mann said the entire ‘sangat’ across Punjab is expressing happiness over the passing of the historic legislation, which seeks to check incidents of desecration of Sri Guru Granth Sahib.​

“Bhog of Sri Akhand Path Sahib was organised at the historic Gurdwara Sahib, and he had come to join the sangat in the Ardas,” he added.​

The Chief Minister said that people from every corner of Punjab are organising thanksgiving ‘paths’ following the enactment of the law, as the legislation has deeply resonated with the people.​

He added that he is receiving numerous invitations daily to attend such religious gatherings.​

“The Almighty has bestowed upon me the service to serve humanity by enacting the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act of 2026, which provides harsher punishment for beadbi. This law, passed by the Punjab government, will ensure that no one ever dares to indulge in this unpardonable offence of desecration.”​

Reiterating the commitment of the Aam Aadmi Party government towards preserving the sanctity and respect of Guru Granth Sahib, CM Mann said strict action would be ensured against anyone involved in sacrilegious acts.​

On Enforcement Directorate raids in Punjab, CM Mann said the Central agency is being blatantly misused by the Union government to arm-twist political opponents.​

He said the Enforcement Directorate has been reduced to a tool for threatening leaders of rival parties and suppressing democracy.​

“Punjabis have never bowed before such pressure tactics. The brave and wise people of Punjab will give a befitting reply to these attempts,” added CM Mann.​

–IANS

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