Amritsar, Punjab: Punjab Chief Minister on Sunday stated that he will personally appear before Sri Akal Takht Sahib to face the directive issued to him, asserting that he will do so not as a chief minister but as a humble Sikh.

CM Mann’s post on Social Media

In a post shared on his official X handle, the Chief Minister said that the hukamnama (edict) from Sri Akal Takht Sahib is supreme for him and always will be. He added that he will present himself barefoot before the highest temporal seat of Sikhism, accepting its authority with complete humility.

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The Chief Minister also sought an apology for January 15, the day when the President of India is scheduled to visit Guru Nanak Dev University in Amritsar to attend a conference. He stated that despite the importance of the President’s visit, for him the highest priority remains Sri Akal Takht Sahib and the directive issued from its sacred throne.

“For me, Sri Akal Takht Sahib is supreme. The order that comes from there is above all else, was so in the past and will always remain so,” he wrote, emphasizing his commitment to Sikh religious authority.

The statement has drawn significant attention in political and religious circles, as it underscores the Chief Minister’s decision to submit himself to the Akal Takht’s authority irrespective of his constitutional position.

Further details on the date and manner of his appearance before Sri Akal Takht Sahib are awaited.

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