Chandigarh- Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee has convened a meeting of all Sikh organizations on April 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM at its headquarters, Teja Singh Samundri Hall, Sri Amritsar, in connection with the proposed legislation by the Punjab government regarding incidents of sacrilege.
This information was shared by SGPC President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami while addressing a press conference in Chandigarh on Monday, after a meeting with SGPC members. He termed the issue as extremely sensitive and emphasized the need for a collective Panthic opinion. He said that representatives of all Sikh organizations, Nihang Singh groups, Damdami Taksal, Sikh institutions, scholars, judges and lawyers, Sikh Missionary Colleges, Singh Sabhas, Sikh federations, heads of various sects, as well as representatives of Nirmala, Udasi, Sewapanthi traditions and Kar Sewa saints have been invited to participate in the meeting.
Advocate Dhami stated that the SGPC supports the enactment of stringent laws to prevent sacrilege and ensure a permanent and meaningful solution, but expressed concern that the Punjab government has not clarified its position. He stressed the distinction between general religious texts and Sri Guru Granth Sahib, describing the latter as the eternal, living Guru, bestowed with Guruship by the Sikh Gurus themselves. He said preserving the sanctity, honour, and supreme status of Sri Guru Granth Sahib is of utmost importance.
He further said that to build a unified Panthic consensus, the SGPC has called this joint meeting of Sikh bodies and institutions.
Advocate Dhami added that earlier, the Punjab government had formed a Select Committee regarding the Punjab Prevention of Offences Against Religious Scriptures Bill, 2025. The SGPC’s high-level committee had repeatedly sought clarification and responses from the government, but despite several letters, no information was provided.
He also pointed out that the government has now created further confusion by proposing amendments to the Jagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Act, 2008. He said it is equally important to consider that any law framed by the state government would be applicable only within Punjab, raising questions about its implementation in other states in case of sacrilege incidents.
The SGPC President reiterated that the committee has always advocated for strict laws and continues to demand that a unified national consensus be reached and implemented effectively. He said invitation letters will be sent to leaders of all Sikh organizations, urging them to attend the April 6 meeting.
Several SGPC office-bearers and members were present on the occasion, including senior vice president Raghujit Singh Virk, chief secretary Kulwant Singh Mannan, executive member Bibi Harjinder Kaur, members Baldev Singh Kaimpur, Bhai Rajinder Singh Mehta, Bhai Amarjit Singh Chawla, Surjit Singh Bhittewad, Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa, Ajmer Singh Khera, Paramjit Singh Lakhewal, Raghbir Singh Saharanmajra, Harbhajan Singh Masana, OSD Satbir Singh Dhami, secretary Balwinder Singh Kahlwan, engineer Sukhminder Singh, assistant secretary Harbhajan Singh Vakta, Lakhvir Singh and others.