Akal Takht declares AAP MLA Giaspura 'Tankhaiya' over alleged objectionable remarks
The Akal Takht has declared AAP MLA Manwinder Singh Giaspura 'Tankhaiya' for making objectionable remarks against Sikh religious institutions. The decision follows an admission by AAP legislators that they failed to properly address or contradict Giaspura's inappropriate comments.
Why it matters
The case highlights the intersection of religious authority and secular politics in India, specifically regarding the accountability of elected officials to religious bodies.
Akal Takht declares AAP MLA Giaspura 'Tankhaiya' over alleged objectionable remarks left AAP MLA Manwinder Singh Giaspura arrives to attend the Punjab Assembly Special Session. Image used for representative purpose only. ANI ANI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/bn227w/article71595241.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Punjab-assemblyGLNFCGK74.3.jpg.jpg ANI Chandigarh, Dec 30 (ANI): AAP MLA Manwinder Singh Giaspura arrives to attend the Punjab Assembly Special Session with a protest letter from MNREGA workers, in Chandigarh on Tuesday. (ANI Video Grab) The AAP MLAs and leaders also said they did not agree with Mr. Giaspura's remarks, calling them his personal views Amritsar The Akal Takht on Friday (October 16, 2026) declared AAP MLA Manwinder Singh Giaspura 'Tankhaiya' (guilty of religious misconduct) over his alleged objectionable remarks against Sikh religious institutions and personalities. According to a statement issued by the Akal Takht secretariat, Mr.
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