Senior Congress leader Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa launched a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led government in Punjab, accusing Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of being a "jumlabaaz" and a "dramabaaz."
Addressing the media, Randhawa questioned Mann’s approach to law and order in the state, particularly in light of recent claims about bomb threats. He remarked that the Chief Minister should consult with his own intelligence agencies to verify how many bombs have entered the state and whether such claims are accurate.
Randhawa emphasised that intelligence agencies routinely provide alerts to chief ministers and political leaders regarding potential threats, individuals at risk, and those listed on hit lists. He noted that these warnings are not new or unusual and are part of regular security protocols.
However, he alleged that instead of addressing these concerns seriously, the Chief Minister is focused on distracting the public from real issues.
He criticised Mann for not making any public statement about the 18 grenade attacks reportedly carried out in Punjab. According to Randhawa, the people of Punjab are unfortunate to have a Chief Minister who is more interested in drama than in governance.
His criticism echoed earlier statements made by Punjab Congress President and Ludhiana MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, who also targeted the AAP government after an FIR was filed against Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa.
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Warring accused the Chief Minister of acting out of political vendetta. He questioned the urgency and timing of the FIR, suggesting that the case was registered not based on public safety concerns, but out of revenge. He pointed out that the information cited in the FIR had already appeared in multiple Punjabi newspapers, yet no action was taken until now.
The controversy stems from Bajwa’s recent comments in a TV interview, where he claimed that 50 bombs had reached Punjab, of which 18 had already been used and 32 were yet to be deployed. The statement sparked widespread criticism, and an FIR was filed against him.
However, Bajwa defended his remarks, stating that they were based on information provided to him by a source who feared for his safety and that of his family. He maintained that his intention was to raise awareness, not cause panic, and emphasized that his family has previously suffered from acts of terrorism, which is why he takes such threats seriously.
The political clash has further intensified tensions between the Congress and AAP in Punjab, with both sides trading allegations and accusing each other of either inaction or political opportunism amid serious security concerns in the state.
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