Dharna, draft law, and politics: sacrilege issue regains traction in Punjab
Indian Express·4h ago·Anger
What Happened
A dharna in Samana, Patiala district since February 24 supports Gurjeet Singh Khalsa atop a BSNL tower since October 2024, demanding stricter anti-sacrilege laws. Punjab's special Vidhan Sabha session on April 13, 2026 will introduce amended legislation. The protest has disrupted local traffic and commerce. Political parties, including AAP and BJP, have engaged with demonstrators. A farmer died during protests. Speaker Sandhwan promised delivering the draft law post-passage.
Key Entities
Dharam Yudhh MorchaGurjeet Singh KhalsaSamanaPatiala districtPunjabBhagwant MannKultar Singh SandhwanBehbal Kalan incident2015 sacrilege