Debate on Justice (retd) Ranjit Singh panel report in Assembly on August 28
Chandigarh, August, 27, 2018: Stormy session is expected on Tuesday August 28 in Punjab Assembly when debate on report of Justice (retd) Ranjit Singh on sacrilege incidents will take place.The live telecast of the debate has been allowed. Some private channels have veen given permission to cover the debate live.
Punjab government led by Captain Amarinder Singh had set up the panel to probe incidents of sacrilege in the state.
Assembly Speaker Rana KP Singh said that two hours would be devoted for the debate though some MLAs had demanded more time. If required, the duration of the session could also be extended, he added.
Since the probe report is in English, some members including Lok Insaf Party MLA Simarjit Singh Bains demanded that its copy in Punjabi should also be made available to the MLAs so that those not proficient in English could understand it.