# 01 June - Indian Updates - Akal Takht Slams Gurdwara Act Amendment as Sweet Poison - Pritam Singh Rupal

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Published: 2026-06-01T03:39:18+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Indian Updates on Radio Haanji 1674 AM, host Pritam Singh Rupal breaks down the major political, religious, and social developments making headlines across Punjab and India. The discussion centers heavily on the escalating friction surrounding the proposed Gurdwara Act amendment, which the Akal Takht Jathedar has strongly condemned, labeling it as sweet poison for the Sikh community. We look closely at the deep-seated anxieties of religious institutions over state interference and how unresolved historical grievances continue to shape this narrative. The episode also provides an analytical look at the severe leadership crisis gripping the Shiromani Akali Dal following heavy electoral setbacks, detailing the rising internal rebellion against Sukhbir Singh Badal. Additionally, we unpack the latest National Family Health Survey statistics regarding domestic violence trends in Punjab, the state government’s infrastructural promises for the upcoming paddy sowing season, and the ongoing post-election political unrest in West Bengal.

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