CM Bhagwant Mann Appears Barefoot Before Sri Akal Takht Sahib Amidst Controversy

• Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann appeared barefoot before Sri Akal Takht Sahib, walking from Heritage Street to Sri Harmandir Sahib.
• Mann dedicated the entire day to Akal Takht, providing clarification on his controversial statements to Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gadgajj.
• The controversy began after Mann's comments on Sehajdhari Sikhs performing Shabad Kirtan and donating to the Guru's golak, following a performance by singer Jasbir Jassi.
• Akal Takht's acting Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gadgajj deemed Mann's statements a violation of Sikh Rehat Maryada and an attack on the sanctity of the Guru's golak.
• Mann, summoned as a 'Patit' (one who has cut his hair), appeared in the Secretariat, not the main Fasil, and requested a live telecast of the proceedings.

Why It Matters: CM Bhagwant Mann appeared before Akal Takht to clarify controversial remarks, highlighting the institution's authority.