The Punjab Assembly has passed a congratulatory resolution, applauding Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz for the approval of the Sikh Marriage Act, reaching an important achievement for the Sikh community in Punjab.
The resolution, submitted by PML-N member Hina Parvez Butt, acknowledges Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s responsiveness to the long-standing demand of Punjab’s Sikh community.
It is stated in the resolution that the newly approved rules establish Punjab as the world’s first jurisdiction to formalise a Sikh Marriage Act, filling a void even in major human rights nations where such legislation does not exist.
Unlike India, where a Sikh Marriage Act is absent despite a significant Sikh population, Punjab’s proactive measure sends a positive global message.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz expressed her commitment to protecting minority rights, stating, “Minorities are the crown of my head,” a sentiment now indicated by her administration’s actions.
Since the announcement, messages of congratulations have poured in from Sikhs worldwide, recognising the progressive step by Punjab government, as per the summary.
The approval of these rules not only fulfills a critical need for the Sikh community in Punjab but also sets a precedent globally.
