Punjab Assembly Uproar: Bhagwant Mann Faces Allegations of Inebriation
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann faced allegations of being under the influence during a state assembly session. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis expressed concern over Mann's behavior but refrained from conclusive remarks. The situation fueled tensions between AAP and Congress, leading to demands for Mann's alcohol and dope testing.
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In a tumultuous session of the Punjab Legislative Assembly, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann became the focal point of heated allegations. Opposition parties accused Mann of appearing inebriated during the assembly proceedings, triggering a fierce exchange between the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the opposition Congress.
The uproar began when Congress leaders insisted that the Chief Minister undergo an alcohol test, asserting that Mann's conduct seemed indicative of intoxication. The demands escalated into a stormy confrontation on the assembly floor, with each side hurling accusations.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis weighed in on the controversy, describing the allegations against Mann as "very serious." However, he abstained from making definitive statements, citing a lack of concrete information. Meanwhile, Mann dismissed the accusations, questioning the motives behind the demands for tests.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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