BJP Alleges Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Operates Rape Case Settlement Racket
· India · India Today, LiveMint
The BJP has accused Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and his wife of running a syndicate to settle rape cases in exchange for Rs 5 crore. During a press conference in New Delhi, BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari presented audio recordings as evidence to support the allegations. The party claims that middlemen are being used to facilitate these settlements, effectively undermining the legal process. The Punjab government has not yet provided a detailed rebuttal to these specific charges.
Why it matters
These allegations represent a major political escalation in Punjab, directly challenging the integrity of the state's judicial and law enforcement systems under the current administration.
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