In a blistering attack on the Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday accused the Congress leader of “terrorizing people” with his baseless claim that 50 bombs have reached the State, and of deliberately withholding information for political gain.
Mann, addressing a public gathering when Punjab cops were questioning Bajwa, said that Bajwa's bomb remark was not only irresponsible but also deeply dangerous. “If Bajwa knows about 50 bombs in Punjab, why is he running from lawyers instead of informing the police? Is he waiting for a blast just to prove a point or earn political mileage?” the Chief Minister questioned, warning that such statements were meant to instill fear among Punjabis.
He alleged that instead of cooperating with police, Bajwa is now desperately seeking legal protection to avoid accountability. “This is not expected from a leader of his stature. Instead of value-based politics, he is indulging in cheap theatrics,” Mann said, slamming Congress for shielding Bajwa.
The Chief Minister further accused traditional parties like the Congress and SAD of uniting against AAP out of frustration. Also taking a swipe at SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal, Mann called him a “rejected leader” burdened by “unpardonable sins” and alleged corruption during his time in power. At the same time, he described Congress as a “divided house”, whose leaders are too busy attacking each other to care for the people.
Mann said that Punjab had suffered under these dynastic parties, whose leaders amassed wealth and built high-walled palaces, shutting themselves off from public grievances. Asserting his Government’s commitment to peace, Mann reiterated that AAP won’t allow any attempt to destabilize Punjab for political theatre. “People of Punjab are wise. They won’t be fooled again,” he concluded.
