Fight Over New Law in Punjab

May 12, 2026, 02:24
IndiaPolitics

Introduction

The Akal Takht and the SAD party do not like the new law in Punjab.

Main Body

Punjab made a new law in April. This law punishes people who disrespect holy books. People can go to prison for a long time or pay a lot of money. The Akal Takht is angry. They do not want the government to control their religion. They do not like the new rules for the holy books. The SAD party also hates the law. They say the law makes people afraid. They want to start a big protest. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann says the law will stay. He says many people like the law.

Conclusion

The government and the Sikh leaders are still angry at each other.

Learning

πŸ›‘ The 'Power' of No

In this text, we see how to say things are not okay. For a beginner, the most important pattern here is using do not and does not to show feelings.

The Pattern:

  • Plural/I/You/We/They β†’\rightarrow do not (Example: "They do not like the law")
  • One person/One group β†’\rightarrow does not (Example: "The party does not like it")

πŸ’‘ Quick Word Swap

Look at these words from the story. They all describe strong feelings. If you want to move from A1 to A2, stop using only "bad" and start using these:

  • Angry β†’\rightarrow Very mad 😑
  • Hate β†’\rightarrow Really, really dislike ❌
  • Afraid β†’\rightarrow Scared 😨

⏳ Time & Action

Notice how the text describes the law:

  • "Punjab made a new law"

Made is the past of Make. Make (Now) β†’\rightarrow Made (Before)

Vocabulary Learning

law (n.)
a rule made by a government
Example:The new law requires everyone to wear masks.
punish (v.)
to give a penalty for wrongdoing
Example:The teacher will punish students who break the rules.
disrespect (v.)
to show no respect
Example:He showed disrespect by shouting at the teacher.
holy (adj.)
sacred or revered
Example:The holy book is read by many people.
books (n.)
written works
Example:She reads many books every month.
prison (n.)
a place where criminals are kept
Example:He went to prison for stealing.
money (n.)
cash or currency
Example:She saved money for a new phone.
angry (adj.)
feeling mad
Example:I am angry because I lost my keys.
control (v.)
to manage or direct
Example:The manager will control the project.
protest (n.)
a public demonstration against something
Example:The students staged a protest for better schools.
minister (n.)
a government official
Example:The minister announced new policies.
stay (v.)
to remain in a place
Example:I will stay at home today.
people (n.)
human beings
Example:Many people attended the event.
government (n.)
the group that runs a country
Example:The government made new rules.
religion (n.)
a set of beliefs
Example:She practices her religion daily.
rules (n.)
guidelines
Example:The rules are clear and simple.
afraid (adj.)
scared
Example:He was afraid of the dark.
big (adj.)
large
Example:They built a big house.