Punjab to Hold Special Vidhan Sabha Session at Anandpur Sahib on Baisakhi to Amend Beadbi Law
Babushahi Bureau
Fatehgarh Sahib (Punjab), March 28, 2026:
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday announced that a special session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha will be convened at Sri Anandpur Sahib on Baisakhi (April 13) to introduce stricter provisions against sacrilege.
The proposed amendment to the Jagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Act, 2008 aims to impose stringent punishment ranging from a minimum of 10 years to life imprisonment for incidents of ‘beadbi’ (sacrilege) of Sri Guru Granth Sahib.
Addressing a large gathering in Fatehgarh Sahib, the Chief Minister said the move reflects the government’s firm commitment to protecting religious sanctity. “No one should dare disrespect Sri Guru Granth Sahib. We are determined to ensure strict legal action,” he asserted.
Taking a swipe at the previous regime, Mann criticized Sukhbir Singh Badal and the Shiromani Akali Dal for allegedly failing to act on past sacrilege incidents, including those at Kotkapura and Behbal Kalan. He said such incidents remain etched in public memory and accountability cannot be ignored.
The Chief Minister further informed that the government is consulting legal experts and the Sant Samaj to ensure the amendments are legally sound and effectively implemented.
The announcement underscores the state government’s push to strengthen laws on sacrilege and deliver justice in pending cases, while reaffirming its stance on maintaining religious harmony and respect.