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Punjab Assembly erupts as Congress and Akali Dal allege CM Mann was intoxicated
Politics
Published on 1 May 2026
Opposition demands alcohol and dope tests for all MLAs
Punjab’s Vidhan Sabha session turned high drama as Congress and Shiromani Akali Dal alleged Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann appeared intoxicated during proceedings. The opposition called for an immediate alcohol test for the CM and all MLAs, while Congress also demanded dope testing and an independent medical examination by PGIMER, escalating confrontation inside the House.
- Congress and Akali Dal alleged CM Bhagwant Mann appeared intoxicated
- They demanded an immediate alcohol test for CM and all MLAs
- Congress sought dope testing and an independent PGIMER medical check
- Accusations sparked a major confrontation in the Punjab Assembly
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