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Haryana CM Saini Demands Apology from Mann Over ‘Fake Turban’ Comment
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 08:16 AM
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Chief Minister Saini asked Mann to apologise after the latter described a turban as fake, sparking a political row in Haryana.
Haryana Chief Minister Saini publicly demanded that Mann issue an apology after Mann referred to a turban as "fake" in a recent statement. The remark, perceived as disrespectful to a traditional headgear, prompted the CM to call for a formal apology to uphold cultural respect.
Saini said the comment undermined the sentiments of people who consider the turban an important cultural symbol, and he urged Mann to retract the statement and apologise publicly.
As of now, Mann has not issued a response, and the issue remains a point of discussion among local political leaders and media outlets. The episode highlights the sensitivity surrounding cultural symbols in Indian political discourse.
The demand for an apology reflects the broader expectation that public figures exercise caution when commenting on community traditions.
Saini said the comment undermined the sentiments of people who consider the turban an important cultural symbol, and he urged Mann to retract the statement and apologise publicly.
As of now, Mann has not issued a response, and the issue remains a point of discussion among local political leaders and media outlets. The episode highlights the sensitivity surrounding cultural symbols in Indian political discourse.
The demand for an apology reflects the broader expectation that public figures exercise caution when commenting on community traditions.