Bhagwant Mann says AAP MLAs will appear before Akal Takht, submit written response

“I cannot think of any confrontation with the Akal Takht. My status is not such that I can clash with it,” he added.

Mann, however, questioned ‘selective’ action by religious bodies in past cases. “When boards against me were put up in front of Gurdwara Sahib by some, they said boards must display the Takht’s hukamnama; then why were there no boards installed against Sukhbir Badal?” he asked.

“The BJP, the Congress, and the Akali have come together against me; they are trying to gain political advantage by giving this a religious colour,” said Mann.

Claiming public support, Mann said he continues to meet people every day and is being honoured in front of gurdwaras where boards against him have been installed.

“People themselves grab the microphone and say they are with me. The biggest authority in our religion is the sangat – the Nanak Naam Leva sangat. We will see what decision the sangat makes,” added Mann.

The chief minister said that his government’s focus remains on governance and development. “We are working on water, power, roads, drains, flyovers, solar lights, hospitals, and schools; we are concentrating on positive work.”