From farmer to filmmaker: 6 voices behind Dharam Yudhh Morcha demanding strict sacrilege law in Punjab
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From farmer to filmmaker: 6 voices behind Dharam Yudhh Morcha demanding strict sacrilege law in Punjab

Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral

What Happened

Gurjeet Singh Khalsa, a 43-year-old Punjab farmer, completed 500 days atop a BSNL tower demanding stricter sacrilege laws. His supporters launched Dharam Yudhh Morcha dharna on February 24 at Samana, Patiala. A six-member committee from diverse backgrounds—journalism, psychology, farming, preaching, activism, filmmaking—leads the agitation. Punjab passed a sacrilege Bill in April.

Key Entities

Gurjeet Singh KhalsaPunjabDharam Yudhh MorchaSamanaPatialaSacrilege BillVidhan SabhaBhagwant Mann

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