Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann addressed the recent twin blasts in Amritsar and Jalandhar, labeling them as minor and accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of attempting to create a climate of fear ahead of the state assembly elections. Speaking to reporters in Anandpur Sahib, Mann claimed that the BJP's actions are part of a strategy to intimidate voters and gain electoral advantage. He criticized the BJP as a communal party, asserting that they have a history of inciting violence during elections. Mann emphasized that Punjab is a peaceful state and urged the BJP to cease such tactics. He also referenced the newly enacted anti-sacrilege law, which he believes undermines the BJP's agenda by preventing communal tensions. The blasts occurred on Tuesday night, one outside the Border Security Force headquarters in Jalandhar and another near an army cantonment in Amritsar, raising concerns about security in the region.