Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, asserting that the country has become a 'vishwachela' (follower) instead of a 'vishwaguru' (leader) due to what he sees as blind adherence to U.S. directives. Mann's comments followed Modi's recent appeals to citizens to save fuel and avoid gold purchases amid ongoing crises in West Asia. He expressed concerns that major national decisions are now dictated by the U.S., undermining India's sovereignty, particularly in contexts like the India-Pakistan conflict. In Sangrur, where he attended prayers at Gurdwara Jyotisar Sahib, Mann celebrated the passing of the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act 2026, which aims to prevent sacrilege against the Guru Granth Sahib. He claimed this legislation has brought relief to the Sikh community. Additionally, Mann criticized the central government's economic policies, warning that the proposed India-U.S. trade agreement could harm Indian agriculture and farmers. He also accused the central government of using the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to intimidate political rivals, asserting that Punjabis would not succumb to such tactics.