“Earlier, Jathedar Gargajj had rejected the government's response as "unsatisfactory" and announced a five‑member expert panel to hold discussions with the Aam Aadmi Party government.”
“The Jathedar had also written to Punjab assembly Speaker Kultar Singh, Sikh MLAs and state ministers, asking them not to discuss or amend the anti‑sacrifice law without a wider "Panthic" consensus.”
“He had directed Sikh MLAs and Cabinet ministers to ensure that no discussion on the law takes place during the assembly session that began on August 3 until an agreement is reached with the Akal Takh…”