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strap: CM appears before Giani Gargaj, submits his explanation, says will abide by Sikh clergy's decision; jathedar says video to be sent for forensic analysis

Surjit Singh

surjit.singh@htlive.com

AMRITSAR: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann appeared before Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj in Amritsar on Thursday after being summoned by the highest temporal seat in connection with his alleged remarks about Sikh traditions and an objectionable video.

Mann, who arrived in Amritsar a day ago, paid obeisance at the Golden Temple before his appearance at the Akal Takht secretariat at 11.30am.

Speaking to reporters after the nearly an hour-long meeting, Mann said he had submitted his clarifica...