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Bhagwant Mann should obey the command of Akal Takht Sahib, should immediately resign because nothing is above these commands, says Punjab BJP chief.

Along with issuing the declaration against Mann, the Sikh clergy has summoned all Sikh MLAs across party lines, along with members of the Punjab Cabinet, to appear before the Akal Takht on June 29.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has denied the Akal Takht's allegation that he appears in a controversial viral video. The clash has sharpened a wider contest over religious authority, political credibility and Sikh institutional influence.

The controversy first surfaced in January, when Mann was summoned by the Akal Takht over remarks allegedly made about Sikh devotees and a video purportedly showing a person resembling him sprinkling alcohol on images of Sikh gurus.

The Akal Takht's decision could pose a significant challenge for the AAP ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, given the institution's influence within the Sikh community.

Bhagwant Mann links 'Guru Dokhi' edict to legislative standoff over sacrilege law and AAP's recent municipal win; alleges rivals exploiting religion for political gains.

Sri Akal Takht, the highest temporal seat of the Sikhs, has labelled Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann as 'anti-Khalsa Panth' over an alleged viral video. However, Mann said that the person is not him. , India News, Times Now

Mann found himself at the centre of a controversy after a purported video, featuring a person resembling him sprinkling alcohol on images of Sikh gurus, went viral online

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann has rejected Akal Takht's observations on the controversial video, alleging political motives behind the criticism and defending Punjab's anti-sacrilege law.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has rejected an edict from Sikh clergy labeling him anti-Guru. Mann states the controversial video circulating does not feature him, attributing the accusations to political motives. He asserts his commitment to Sikhism and the Akal Takht, questioning the impartiality of religious appointments. The clergy maintains the video is authentic, leading to the pronouncement against Mann.