The North News
Patiala, April 14
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has strongly condemned opposition leaders, particularly a senior Congress leader, for attempting to create panic among the public. On Monday, he reacted sharply to claims made by the Congress leader, who alleged that 50 bombs had been smuggled into the state, 18 of which had already exploded. The Chief Minister dismissed the statement as “baseless and irrational,” aimed at terrorizing the public and spreading fear.
Mann stated that neither state nor central agencies had any intelligence regarding such claims, and he called the statement “intolerable” and “unwarranted.” He further criticized the leader for using such divisive tactics, saying that the people of Punjab would not forgive such irresponsible behavior.
In his remarks, Mann took a jibe at the Congress leader, suggesting that instead of revealing the locations of these supposed bombs, the leader was now seeking legal refuge, running from the law for his actions. The Chief Minister urged the opposition to focus on issue-based politics rather than engaging in fear-mongering and divisive rhetoric.
He also accused traditional political parties of being envious of his rise to power, pointing out that he hails from a common family and is dedicated to the welfare of the people. Mann emphasized that these leaders, who had once believed they had the “divine right” to rule, were struggling to accept that a common man was now leading Punjab effectively.
Mann asserted that the people of Punjab were no longer deceived by these political leaders who had once lived in luxury, while the common people suffered. He remarked that the state was witnessing a new era, where such leaders, once considered invincible, had been ousted by the voters.
He concluded by stating that the people of Punjab had taught a lesson to these leaders, who had promised to rule for 25 years but were now politically irrelevant. Mann highlighted how these former power-brokers had been indifferent to the well-being of the common man, living behind the walls of their palatial homes.
