AMRITSAR: 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, here 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.