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Punjab CM appears before Sri Akal Takht, denies challenging Sikh authority

Punjab CM appears before Sri Akal Takht, denies challenging Sikh authority
Chandigarh, Jan 15 (UNI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday appeared before Sri Akal Takht Sahib, the Sikh community’s highest temporal seat, to address controversy over alleged remarks questioning its authority.
Mann categorically rejected the claims, asserting he has the utmost respect for the institution and has never sought to challenge its sanctity.
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