New Delhi/Chandigarh, June 24 (IANS) In a sharp escalation of the political storm surrounding Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday launched a blistering offensive, demanding an impartial forensic probe into a contentious video clip that has ignited fierce debate across the state. BJP National Spokesperson R.P. Singh has challenged Chief Minister Mann to move beyond private agency reports and submit the disputed footage to a credible government labora…
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Chandigarh, June 24 (IANS) Former Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Sunil Jakhar on Wednesday said in a social media post regarding the Chief Minister’s viral video that the issue “is not political but one connected with religious sentiments”. In his detailed message on X, Jakhar wrote: “Bhagwant Mann’s viral video is not a political issue at all. It concerns the religious sentiments of the Nanak Naam Leva Sangat. The real issue is how an arrogant individual is challenging …
Chandigarh, June 24 (IANS) Amid a row over a viral video clip allegedly linked to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia on Wednesday called him a “liar” and “alcoholic”, while questioning his “disgusting actions”.The controversy intensified following allegations that a forensic report connected to the video had been fabricated.Speaking to IANS, Bikram Singh Majithia said: “The Chief Minister is shameless, a liar, and an alcoholic person. And …
Chandigarh, June 24 (IANS) Setting aside allegations of “sacrilegious conduct” levelled against him by political opponents, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday said accusations were part of a “dirty politics” campaign aimed at tarnishing his image. In a video message posted on X, he said the controversy was being used as a political tool to target him.“When they have nothing else to control, they use religion to defame me,” he said, adding that the purported video allege…
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) BJP National General Secretary B.L. Santhosh on Wednesday demanded Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s resignation over the controversial video row, citing the recent reports of Punjab officials allegedly forcing “fabricated” forensic reports of the clip. “Sacrilege ..forge reports .. Use Police dept for covering up … Guilty on three counts …. AAP Govt in Punjab run by liquor scam experts from earlier Delhi administration doesn’t have anything to hide now. Only wa…
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) As the row over Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s purported video intensifies, Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has called for his arrest, raising strong objections over the recent reports of Punjab officials allegedly forcing “fabricated” forensic reports of the clip.The Delhi Minister also cited arrests and cases against those who submitted a “fabricated” forensic report, calling it an attempt to “suppress a matter hurting Sikh sentiments”.Addressing a press c…
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) A fresh political controversy erupted on Wednesday over a disputed viral video allegedly linked to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, with leaders from rival parties trading charges over claims of fabricated forensic evidence and the authenticity of the video.Responding to allegations that a forensic report connected to the video had been fabricated, Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh dismissed the charges and defended the Chief Minister.“I don’t need to comment …
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday alleged that a major conspiracy to manipulate forensic evidence has been exposed following the arrest of two men by Gurugram Police in connection with a complaint filed by a forensic expert, who claimed that senior Punjab Police officials had attempted to influence the preparation of a forensic report related to an “objectionable” video clip allegedly featuring Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.The controversy comes amid a…
Chandigarh, June 23 (IANS) The case registered by Haryana Police regarding the preparation of fake forensic reports in connection with the objectionable video of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, who was declared as ‘Guru Dokhi’ and Khalsa Panth ‘virodhi’ by the Akal Takht, is a serious matter. In an official statement, media advisor to the Akal Takht secretariat, Jaskaran Singh, said that history is witness to the fact that those who challenged Sri Akal Takht Sahib have always …
Chandigarh, June 19 (IANS) The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) working committee on Friday condemned Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for challenging the authority of the Akal Takht in public forums while asserting this was hurting the religious feelings of the people. The working committee, chaired by party President Sukhbir Badal, noted that the Chief Minister was deliberately creating fissures in the Sikh community. It said there was an overwhelming feeling in the community that Mann had not onl…