Punjab CM Mann appears before Akal Takht Secretariat to clarify remarks on Sikh traditions

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday (January 15, 2026) appeared before the Akal Takht Secretariat here after being summoned by the highest temporal seat for the Sikhs for his alleged remarks on Sikh traditions and tenets, and submitted his clarification.

Before appearing before the Takht Secretariat, where he was present for more than an hour, Mr. Mann offered prayers at the Golden Temple.

The Chief Minister later told mediapersons that he has submitted his clarifications to the acting jathedar of the Akal Takht, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj. Takht Damdama Sahib Jathedar Baba Tek Singh was present along with jathedar Gargajj at the Secretariat, sources said.