Bhagwant Mann Says 'Anand Marriage Act' To Implemented Across Punjab
NDTV
Bhagwant Mann said several states like Haryana, Tamil Nadu, and Delhi have already implemented the Anand Marriage Act, but Punjab has lagged behind despite a notification in this regard was issued in 2016.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday said the Anand Marriage Act that seeks to give statutory recognition to a marriage in the Sikh community will be implemented in true letter and spirit.
Mr Mann said this after offering prayers at Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib on the occasion of 553rd birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev.
He said several states like Haryana, Tamil Nadu, and Delhi have already implemented the Anand Marriage Act, but Punjab has lagged behind despite a notification in this regard was issued in 2016.
This Act will be now implemented in right earnest, the CM said. On this occasion, Mr Mann prayed to the almighty for peace, progress and prosperity in the state.
