The 11-year Gordian knot of Punjab’s anti-sacrilege law, explained
Punjab's political landscape remains unsettled over an anti-sacrilege law, which has been debated for 11 years since the 2015 desecration of Sri Guru Granth Sahib in Bargari. The incident sparked protests leading to police violence and significant political fallout, contributing to the defeat of the Shiromani Akali Dal-BJP coalition in 2017 and 2022. Despite promises from successive governments to enact a stringent law, the issue remains unresolved, highlighting ongoing tensions in the state.