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Allegations of intoxication in Punjab Assembly spark BJP Congress fury at CM Bhagwant Mann
Politics
Published on 1 May 2026
He secured confidence motion but controversy won’t die
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann is under intense fire after opposition leaders accused him of appearing intoxicated during the Assembly session. BJP and Congress called the incident disgraceful and demanded answers, while Mann pushed through a confidence motion in the House. The row has now shifted from personal conduct to bigger questions about governance and political responsibility in Punjab.
- Opposition alleges Mann appeared intoxicated in Punjab Assembly
- BJP and Congress attack Mann over conduct and governance
- Mann secures a confidence motion even as backlash grows
- Controversy reignites debate on accountability in Punjab
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