Chandigarh-The fourth meeting of the Coordination Committee constituted by the Punjab Government to address the concerns being raised over certain provisions of the "Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026" and to build mutual consensus was held here today.
After the meeting, members of the Coordination Committee informed that the committee would reach Circuit House, Sri Amritsar Sahib, on November 18, 2026 at 12 noon to hold deliberations with the five-member committee constituted by Sri Akal Takht Sahib for finding an amicable resolution to this highly sensitive matter. The visit has also been planned to facilitate the participation of the five-member committee. In this regard, the Coordination Committee has written to the coordinator of the committee of Sikh scholars constituted by Sri Akal Takht Sahib, conveying the details of the proposed meeting. Assuring its full cooperation in arriving at a thoughtful and meaningful resolution in accordance with the sentiments of the Sikh community, the Coordination Committee has also urged the five-member committee constituted by Sri Akal Takht Sahib to extend its cooperation and participate in the meeting.
During today's meeting, all members of the Coordination Committee unanimously stated that the committee remained fully willing to deliberate on the necessary amendments to the "Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026" and was making every possible effort in this direction.
Notably, through its letter No. A:T/26/248 dated July 31, 2026, Sri Akal Takht Sahib had conveyed that a five-member committee had been constituted to deliberate on the "Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026", enacted by the Punjab Government and to build consensus on the matter. The letter had also asked the state government to establish communication with the committee and arrive at a mutually acceptable understanding on the legislation. In deference to the directions of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, the state government subsequently constituted a seven-member Coordination Committee.
It is pertinent to mention here that the high-level seven-member committee constituted by the state government comprises former Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib Giani Raghbir Singh; head of Damdami Taksal Sant Giani Harnam Singh Khalsa; Sant Baba Sewa Singh Rampur Khera; Justice (Retd.) Jaspal Singh; Justice (Retd.) Gurbir Singh; IPS (Retd.) Jatinder Singh Aulakh and Law Officer Preet Inder Pal Singh. PCS officer Harjit Singh Sandhu has also been appointed as the Nodal Officer.
The members of the Coordination Committee said that the November 18 meeting aims to facilitate constructive and meaningful dialogue on the issue and ensure that all relevant suggestions and perspectives receive due consideration throughout the process.