A delegation of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislators has formally requested the Akal Takht to summon Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The petition relates to an October 10, 2026, incident at Delhi’s Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, where Delhi Police allegedly breached religious protocols. While AAP demands accountability, the Punjab BJP has dismissed the allegations as political posturing, further intensifying the friction between the two parties.
A delegation of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislators from Punjab submitted a formal memorandum to the Akal Takht secretariat on Monday, October 12, 2026. The petition requests that the Akal Takht Jathedar summon Union Home Minister Amit Shah to answer for an incident that occurred at Gurdwara Bangla Sahib in New Delhi on October 10, 2026.
The core of the complaint involves the conduct of the Delhi Police during the pursuit of protesters. AAP representatives claim that law enforcement personnel entered the sacred premises wearing shoes and with their heads uncovered, which they characterize as a significant violation of Sikh religious protocols. AAP leaders have highlighted this event as a matter of religious sanctity, arguing that the pursuit of protesters did not justify disregarding established customs.
The move has drawn an immediate reaction from political rivals. The Punjab unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has publicly rejected the AAP’s demands. Party representatives described the petition as absurd and misleading, accusing the Aam Aadmi Party of attempting to politicize religious sentiments for political gain.
This incident adds to a complex political environment in Punjab. Beyond the current dispute over the Gurdwara incident, the Akal Takht secretariat has separately issued a directive summoning 15 AAP MLAs, including Manwinder Singh Giaspura. This separate summons is reportedly linked to ongoing allegations regarding caste-based discrimination at the Akal Takht secretariat.
As political tension between the central government and the Aam Aadmi Party remains elevated, the response of the Akal Takht to both the petition against the Union Home Minister and the scheduled appearance of the AAP legislators will be the next major development to monitor. Observers note that these developments highlight the ongoing friction between political entities and the management of religious institutions.