Speaker Kultar Sandhwan hopes Sacrilege Bill will be passed unanimously in Assembly
Bill to strengthen legal framework to combat sacrilege incidents
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Sacrilege law a misguided political gamble
Punjab's sacrilege bill reignites debate on religious laws. The bill, politically motivated, risks misuse, intensifying intolerance, and curbing free speech. It could target minorities and activists, undermining democracy and secularism. It's a dangerous precedent with potential for nationwide repercussions.
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Punjab Assembly refers anti-sacrilege Bill to select committee for wider consultation
The Punjab Vidhan Sabha referred the sacrilege bill, proposing harsh penalties for offenses against holy scriptures, to a committee for stakeholder consultation. The bill aims to punish sacrilege with at least 10 years imprisonment and heavy fines, covering various religious texts. Investigation will be led by DSP-ranked officers.
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Punjab govt to table stringent anti-sacrilege draft Bill in Vidhan Sabha on July 11
Punjab will table a draft bill on sacrilege with harsher penalties, potentially life imprisonment, not capital punishment. Public and stakeholder consultation will precede enactment. The state also approved a universal health insurance scheme and seeks to withdraw consent for central forces at Bhakra dams.
