SGPC warns Punjab govt over Gurdwaras Act

The SGPC general house unanimously rejected the AAP government’s amendment to the Sikh Gurdwaras Act, 1925, to allow free telecast of the Gurbani from the Golden Temple. Passing a resolution, the SGPC asked the government not to interfere in the religious affairs of the Sikhs. The house also asked the government to withdraw the amendment or be ready to face a “morcha”. Interestingly, the SGPC got support even from non-SAD members of the house. Bibi Jagir Kaur, who had contested against SAD-backed Harjinder Singh Dhami during the election for the post of the SGPC chief on November 9, supported the SGPC on the issue. Balwinder Singh Bains, another opposition member, also flayed the interference of the government in SGPC matters.