Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj declared Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann 'anti-Panth' and 'anti-Guru' following a review of an alleged viral video showing alcohol sprinkling on Sikh guru images. Sikh high priests advised the Khalsa community against associating with Mann and summoned AAP Sikh MLAs who supported a sacrilege-related law.
First Lady Kim Hye-kyung visited the Catholic University of Korea in Rome to encourage priests preparing for the 2027 Seoul World Youth Day. She pledged to convey their requests for government support, emphasizing the event's significance for global youth.
Bengal's BJP government has decided to discontinue financial assistance to imams, muezzins, and purohits, with CM Suvendu Adhikari stating it's not the government's job to provide religious doles. The decision, taken in a cabinet meeting, will be effective from next month.
A flex at Kankalitala temple in Bolpur declared only Hindus allowed for puja, installed by 'Sanatan Paksha'. Temple priests stated no one is prohibited from entering, but Hindus typically offer prayers. This exclusionary message contrasts with Bengal's inclusive temple traditions, as seen at Tarapith temple where no restrictions exist. Local BJP leadership denied involvement and opposed new regulations.
