Chandigarh, July 11 -- he Punjab Government will table a draft Bill in the Vidhan Sabha on Friday, the second day of a two-day special session, to address the sensitive issue of sacrilege with tougher legal provisions. However, the Bill will not be enacted immediately, as the government plans to first seek wider consultation with the public, religious organizations, legal experts, and political stakeholders before finalizing the law.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who chaired the Cabinet meeting on Thursday, announced the decision, stressing that the Government intends to avoid hasty legislation on such an emotive and enduring issue. "We are drafting a big law, one that will remain forever. It must be strong and thoughtful. We will speak to...