Bathinda: A congregation at Takht Damdama Sahib on Sunday reiterated opposition to certain provisions of the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026, with Sikh religious leaders and organisations terming the law interference in Sikh religious affaqirs.The gathering was attended by acting Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj, Takht Damdama Sahib jathedar Sant Tek Singh Dhanaula and SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami, among others.The congregation was held after the 15-day ultimatum issued by the Akal Takht acting jathedar to the Punjab govt to remove what Panthic organisations describe as objectionable provisions from the amended anti-sacrilege law.Religious leaders said the law, instead of focusing solely on strict punishment for sacrilege, appeared aimed at fixing responsibility on Sikh institutions, gurdwara committees, devotees and granthis in cases involving desecration of saroops.Dhami said the SGPC was not opposed to strict punishment for sacrilege but wanted certain provisions removed in line with the sentiments of the Sikh sangat. "We do not want confrontation with state govt, but it should respect Sikh sentiments," he said, adding that no suggestions were sought from the SGPC while framing the legislation.Gargajj said no govt could frame Panthic laws and alleged that the amended law diluted the Panth's authority over matters concerning Guru Granth Sahib. "I will continue fighting for the sanctity of the Akal Takht till my last breath. No such law framed against the wishes of the Panth is acceptable," he said.Dhanaula said govt interference in Sikh religious matters would not be tolerated.SGPC executive member Gurpreet Singh Jhabbar alleged the state govt was acting in a manner similar to "Mughals and the British", while Granthi Sabha president Jagmel Singh Chhajla claimed some members of the Sikh sangat were depositing Gutka Sahib fearing legal action.