Chandigarh, Jan. 9 -- Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday requested Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj to permit live telecast of his appearance before the Akal Takht secretariat on January 15. In a post on microblogging website X, Mann said he received messages from all over the world that when he presents the account of 'Golak' from the sangat on January 15 on behalf of the sangat, it should be telecast live on all television channels. "Understanding the sentiments of the 'sangat', I too request the jathedar sahib that my clarification be directly broadcast, so that the sangat can stay connected. See you on January 15 - with evidence included," he posted. The acting jathedar on Monday summoned the chief minister to appear in person before the Akal Takht secretariat. The summons to Mann were issued following allegations that he made derogatory remarks regarding Sikh traditions and tenets. Mann is only the third sitting chief minister of Punjab to be summoned by the Akal Takht.HTC...