Tensions Rise in Punjab Assembly as Chief Minister and Congress MLA Clash
High drama in Punjab assembly as CM, Congress MLA clash
Hindustan Times
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A heated confrontation erupted in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha between Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira during a session focused on increasing minimum wages for laborers. The altercation led to a walkout by Congress members, who called for alcohol tests for all legislators amid escalating tensions.
- 01Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira engaged in a heated exchange during a special assembly session.
- 02The confrontation began over Khaira's use of a mobile phone while the resolution on minimum wages was being discussed.
- 03Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa demanded alcohol tests for all members, citing serious allegations against the Chief Minister.
- 04The Speaker intervened multiple times to restore order but faced persistent disruptions from both sides.
- 05The session ended with Congress members staging a walkout amidst ongoing chaos.
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Tensions escalated in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Friday as Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann clashed with Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira during a special session dedicated to discussing an official resolution to increase minimum wages for laborers. The confrontation was sparked when Mann objected to Khaira using his mobile phone, leading to a heated exchange filled with accusations and interruptions. Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema criticized Khaira's behavior, while the Speaker, Kultar Singh Sandhwan, attempted to maintain order by admonishing both members. The situation intensified when Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa called for alcohol tests for all assembly members, claiming the day marked a serious breach of decorum. Amidst the chaos, Congress members raised slogans and ultimately walked out of the assembly, highlighting the deepening rift between the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the opposition Congress.
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The clash reflects ongoing political tensions in Punjab, potentially affecting legislative processes and public perception of the state government.
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