Akal Takht Declares Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann ‘Guru Dokhi’
The five Sikh high priests said two forensic laboratories confirmed the video as authentic and accused Mann of lying to the Akal Takht.
- On Monday, June 15, 2026, the Akal Takht declared Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann "Guru Dokhi" and "Khalsa Panth Virodhi," citing alleged false statements regarding an objectionable video.
- Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj announced two forensic laboratories confirmed the video's authenticity; Mann failed to respond to the Akal Takht secretariat's inquiries despite offering a probe in January.
- Opposition parties demanded the Chief Minister resign, with Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring and Punjab president Kewal Singh Dhillon asserting Mann must accept moral responsibility for the serious charges.
- The Aam Aadmi Party Punjab State Media In-Charge Baltej Pannu dismissed the forensic report, accusing the Badal family and Shiromani Akali Dal of dragging Sikh institutions into political battles.
- Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj alleged the accusations represent a failed attempt by Shiromani Akali Dal leaders Sukhbir Singh Badal and Bikram Singh Majithia to defame the Chief Minister.
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Akal Takht panel declares Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann ‘anti-Guru’
Chandigarh: In a significant development with religious and political implications in Punjab, the Akal Takht, the highest temporal authority of the Sikh community, has declared Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann ‘anti-Guru’ and urged members of the Sikh panth to maintain distance from him. The decision follows months of deliberations over a controversial video and remarks allegedly linked to the chief minister. The announcement was made by Akal…
PUNJAB: Akal Takht Declares Bhagwant Mann “Guilty” and “Anti-Panth”
A major political controversy has erupted in Punjab after the Sri Akal Takht Sahib declared Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann “guilty” and “anti-Panth” over an alleged objectionable viral video. The video reportedly accused Mann of committing an act of disrespect, although the Chief Minister has maintained that it was generated using artificial intelligence (AI) and is fake. However, the Akal Takht rejected this explanation and held him responsible, …
Bhagwant Mann Viral Video Case: Akal Takht Declares Punjab CM 'Guru Dokhi' Over Sacrilege Footage | 📰 LatestLY
The Akal Takht has excommunicated Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, declaring him 'Guru Dokhi' and 'Khalsa Panth Virodhi' over a viral video showing him defacing portraits of Sikh Gurus with alcohol. Forensic reports rejected Mann's claims that the video was AI-generated. All Sikh state ministers and MLAs have been summoned for June 29. 📰 Bhagwant Mann Viral Video Case: Akal Takht Declares Punjab CM 'Guru Dokhi' Over Sacrilege Footage.
In a significant development concerning Punjab politics and the Sikh community, the Akal Takht has issued a major decision regarding Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. This decision comes amid an alleged video controversy and related allegations. Furthermore, the Akal Takht has summoned Punjab's Sikh MLAs and cabinet regarding the anti-sacrilege law, further intensifying discussions on the issue.
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