Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami accused the Punjab government of political interference in Sikh religious affairs. Dhami stated the government registered an FIR against SGPC employees despite acknowledging the SGPC's administrative authority in court. He claimed this action challenges the Akal Takht's authority and questioned the government's silence on parole for Dera Sacha Sauda head Gurmeet Ram Rahim, especially after the AAP's focus on sacrilege issues during elections.