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Addressing the media afterwards, Dhami said the discussions are ongoing and a final decision will be made after consulting more scholars and relevant stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe matter is sensitive and under detailed consideration. Further meetings will help reach a consensus,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Patiala: A meeting of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) members and scholars was held in Patiala on Saturday to deliberate on the long-pending mercy petition of Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana, who remains on death row in Central Jail Patiala. The meeting was chaired by SGPC President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami. 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