Harpal Singh Cheema exposes Akali Dal’s role in sacrilege history during the Punjab Assembly session. Learn how the new Respect Bill ensures justice.

During a high-stakes session of the Punjab Legislative Assembly, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema delivered a scathing critique of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), accusing the party of presiding over an era of suppression and religious desecration. As the house dedicated its proceedings to the ‘Jagat Jyoti Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Respect Bill,’ the Minister highlighted the legislative shift towards ensuring justice for past atrocities.

The Dark Legacy of Saka Nakodar

Addressing the assembly, Harpal Singh Cheema revisited the tragic events of February 4, 1986. He reminded the house that the era of sacrilege in Punjab began under the Surjit Singh Barnala-led Akali government. During the Saka Nakodar incident, five sacred pages of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji were desecrated, followed by the martyrdom of four Gursikhs. Harpal Singh Cheema emphasized that the brutal lathi charge on a peaceful congregation remains a permanent stain on the SAD’s governance record.

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ਅੱਜ ਦਾ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਵਿਧਾਨ ਸਭਾ ਦਾ ਇਜਲਾਸ ਜਾਗਤ ਜੋਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ ਸਤਿਕਾਰ ਬਿੱਲ ਨੂੰ ਪੂਰੀ ਤਰ੍ਹਾਂ ਦੇ ਨਾਲ ਸਮਰਪਿਤ ਹੈ। ਸ਼੍ਰੋਮਣੀ ਅਕਾਲੀ ਦਲ ਦੀ ਸਰਕਾਰ ਵੇਲ਼ੇ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਵਿੱਚ ਬੇਅਦਬੀਆਂ ਦਾ ਦੌਰ ਸ਼ੁਰੂ ਹੋਇਆ। ਚਾਰ ਫ਼ਰਵਰੀ 1986 ਨੂੰ ਸਾਕਾ ਨਕੋਦਰ ਵਿੱਚ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ ਦੇ 5 ਪਾਵਨ ਅੰਗਾਂ ਦੀ ਬੇਅਦਬੀ, 4… pic.twitter.com/eEix0nm6cS

— Adv Harpal Singh Cheema (@HarpalCheemaMLA) April 13, 2026

Repetition of History: From 1986 to 2015

The Finance Minister noted that the patterns of suppression seen in the 1980s were tragically repeated decades later. Harpal Singh Cheema pointed out that during the Akali administration in 2015, the state witnessed similar sacrilege incidents in Bargari and Behbal Kalan. He argued that the previous governments failed to provide justice, instead allowing the culprits to remain shielded from the law.

“The previous regimes offered only suppression, but the government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is offering accountability. This Bill is a promise to every Punjabi that the sanctity of our Guru will be protected by law,” said Harpal Singh Cheema.

A New Era of Strict Action

The highlight of the session was the introduction of the ‘Jagat Jyoti Sri Guru Granth Sahib Respect Bill.’ Harpal Singh Cheema stated that this legislation is a historic step to ensure that strict action is taken against every individual involved in acts of sacrilege. Unlike previous eras where investigations stalled, this Bill provides a robust legal framework to deter and punish offenders.

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