Punjab CM Criticizes Modi's Leadership, Calls for Sovereignty
Country became ‘vishwachela’, not ‘vishwaguru’, under Modi: Punjab CM
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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for compromising India's sovereignty by following U.S. directives, labeling the country as 'vishwachela' instead of 'vishwaguru'. He also highlighted the recent enactment of anti-sacrilege legislation and warned against the potential impacts of proposed trade agreements on Indian agriculture.
- 01Bhagwant Mann criticized PM Modi for following U.S. directives, claiming it undermines India's sovereignty.
- 02Mann referred to the country as 'vishwachela', contrasting it with the term 'vishwaguru'.
- 03The Chief Minister celebrated the enactment of the anti-sacrilege legislation, which he believes resonates with the sentiments of the Sikh community.
- 04He warned that proposed trade agreements with the U.S. could harm Indian agriculture and farmers.
- 05Mann accused the central government of misusing the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against political opponents.
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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.
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The enactment of the anti-sacrilege legislation is expected to strengthen community sentiments and prevent future incidents of desecration, providing reassurance to the Sikh population in Punjab.
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