Akal Takht asks Punjab to take back sacrilege law
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Summary
The Akal Takht rejects Punjab's new sacrilege act and gives AAP 15 days to amend it, asserting religious management should not face state surveillance.
Key Facts
Type Legislation
Source Hindustan Times - India
Published Saturday, 9 May 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
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Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right