Punjab Assembly Chaos: Congress Accuses CM Bhagwant Mann of Being Drunk
‘Get an alcohol test done’: Chaos in Punjab Assembly as Congress alleges CM Bhagwant Mann is drunk, stages walkout
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The Punjab Vidhan Sabha witnessed chaos as Congress staged a walkout, alleging Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was intoxicated during a special session. The accusations escalated after Mann clashed with Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira, leading to demands for alcohol tests for all MLAs present.
- 01Congress accused Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of being drunk during the assembly session.
- 02The session began peacefully but turned chaotic over decorum issues.
- 03Congress leaders demanded alcohol tests for all MLAs present.
- 04Mann defended himself amid accusations and engaged in a heated exchange.
- 05The incident highlights ongoing tensions between the ruling party and the opposition in Punjab.
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A special session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha turned tumultuous when Congress accused Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of arriving inebriated. The session, initially called to commemorate Labour Day, saw Mann confront Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira over mobile phone usage during proceedings. The situation escalated when Khaira alleged Mann was drunk, prompting Congress Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa to call for alcohol tests for all MLAs. Amidst uproar, Congress staged a walkout, reiterating their claims against Mann. Bajwa emphasized that if true, it would signify a 'black day in democracy.' This incident underscores the ongoing political strife in Punjab, reflecting deeper issues within the state’s governance.
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The incident raises concerns about leadership credibility in Punjab, potentially affecting public trust in the government.
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