Patna, May 19: The passage of stringent regional laws against religious desecration has positioned Punjab as a leader in protecting faith-based heritage, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann asserted on Monday.
The Chief Minister made the remarks following a high-profile visit to Takht Sri Harimandir Ji, Patna Sahib, where he paid obeisance at the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. He used the occasion to pray for the global well-being of the community and to celebrate the state’s recent legislative achievements regarding the protection of the Shabad Guru.
“Anyone who dares to commit beadbi of Sri Guru Granth Sahib in Punjab will now have to spend their entire life in jail,” Mann declared.
The Chief Minister affirmed that acts targeting religious harmony will no longer be tolerated under the state’s updated penal guidelines. He declared that sacrilege constitutes an unpardonable offense against millions of believers and extended an open offer of assistance to any state government wishing to draft similar legal protections.
In a series of statements shared on social media, the Chief Minister noted that visiting the sacred site offered a sense of rejuvenation and strengthened his resolve to serve the public. He asserted that the teachings of the historic leaders continue to provide essential guidance for modern governance.
The leader concluded by stating that the state government remains fully committed to maintaining communal harmony and mutual respect across all communities, expressing hope that the new legal frameworks would successfully guide the region toward sustained peace and stability.
