Punjab CM Mann Faces Criticism Over Paris Visit Amid Drug Crisis
· India · Times of India, Zee News
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's trip to Paris to celebrate his birthday has drawn sharp criticism from opposition leaders. BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh accused Mann of abandoning the state during a drug and law-and-order crisis, calling the visit inappropriate. Chugh alleged the trip was a birthday party disguised as an official state visit, noting Mann was accompanied by his wife. Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia also criticised Mann, alleging he attended a police meeting in Phillaur on October 16 under the influence of alcohol, though this claim remains unverified. The opposition cited grenade attacks on 23 police stations and rising drug-related violence as evidence of Punjab's deteriorating security situation.
Why it matters
The criticism highlights growing concerns over Punjab's internal security and governance amid a worsening drug epidemic. It also raises questions about the conduct of elected officials during official trips, particularly when accompanied by family members.
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