Punjab CM warns parties to refrain from indulging in 'threat politics'

IANS April 14, 2025 276 views

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has strongly criticized opposition parties for engaging in what he calls "threat politics". He specifically targeted a Congress leader's unsubstantiated claim about bombs in the state, calling it a deliberate attempt to create panic. Mann argued that traditional political parties are struggling to accept a leader from a common background effectively governing the state. His robust response underscores a significant shift in Punjab's political landscape, challenging established political narratives.

"These leaders have been fooling the people for a long time" - Bhagwant Mann
Punjab CM warns parties to refrain from indulging in 'threat politics'
Chandigarh, April 14: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday warned the leaders of opposition parties to refrain from indulging in politics of threat and terror as people will never tolerate their divisive and mischievous attitude.

Key Points

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Mann rejects Congress leader's bomb threat claims as baseless

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Punjab CM challenges traditional political narratives

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Leaders exposed for misleading propaganda tactics

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Common man's governance triumphs over elite politics

The Chief Minister said a senior leader of the Congress had given a baseless and irrational statement that 50 bombs had been sneaked into the state, out of which 18 had exploded and 32 more are still there.

He said this illogical statement was solely aimed at terrorising the people and creating panic amongst them.

Mann said this is intolerable, unwarranted and undesirable as the people of the state will never forgive such leaders.

The Chief Minister said neither the state nor central agencies have any input in this regard, but the Congress leader has made this false and irrelevant statement.

Taking a jibe, he said rather than telling the location of bombs, Bajwa is now running pillar to post behind the lawyers for seeking refuge from the law for his misdeed.

The Chief Minister said that instead of indulging in such tantrums, the opposition must focus on issue-based politics.

He said the traditional parties are envious of him because he hails from a common family and is working tirelessly to ensure the welfare of people.

Mann said these leaders had always believed that they had a divine right to rule the state, due to which they were not able to digest that a common man is running the state efficiently.

The Chief Minister said these leaders have been fooling the people for a long time, but now people are not getting swayed by their misleading propaganda.

He said wise people of the state have ousted these leaders who were living in palatial houses during their heydays of power.

Mann said that the state has witnessed the dawn of a new era as these people who were considered invincible have been shown the door by the people.

Reader Comments

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Rajesh K.
Finally someone calling out fear-mongering in politics! 👏 Leaders should focus on real issues instead of spreading panic. Mann saab is right - we need constructive debates, not baseless threats.
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Priya M.
While I agree with the sentiment, I wish CM would provide more details about how his government is ensuring security. It's easy to criticize but we need concrete actions too.
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Harpreet S.
The bomb claim was ridiculous! If there were really 32 bombs, wouldn't security agencies know? Some politicians will say anything for attention 🤦‍♀️
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Amarjeet B.
Mann ji speaking truth to power! Politics of fear has no place in Punjab. We've suffered enough - now we want development and peace, not drama.
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Simran J.
Interesting how the tables have turned. The "common man" CM is now calling out elite politicians. Hope he remembers his roots as he gains more power himself.
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Gurpreet L.
All parties do this when they're in opposition. AAP did similar fear politics before coming to power. The system needs to change, not just the players.

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