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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann slams BJP, cites CBI red alert as election cue
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 02:31 PM
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Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann accused the BJP of political maneuvering, pointing to a recent CBI red alert as evidence that elections are imminent, and claimed the agency had cleared his government.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann publicly targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party, asserting that a recent CBI "red alert" signals the approach of state elections. Mann argued that the alert, typically issued when a case is under investigation, underscores the BJP's attempts to politicise law‑enforcement agencies.
During a press briefing, Mann also claimed that the CBI had issued a "clean chit" to his administration, suggesting that no wrongdoing was found in matters under scrutiny. He used the statement to portray the ruling Aam Aadmi Party as transparent and to question the opposition's motives.
Political analysts note that such remarks are likely aimed at consolidating voter sentiment ahead of the upcoming polls, while the BJP has not yet responded to Mann's allegations. The CBI has not released a detailed statement on the red alert or the alleged clean chit.
The episode adds to the growing political tension in Punjab, where both major parties are intensifying their campaigns as the election timeline tightens.
During a press briefing, Mann also claimed that the CBI had issued a "clean chit" to his administration, suggesting that no wrongdoing was found in matters under scrutiny. He used the statement to portray the ruling Aam Aadmi Party as transparent and to question the opposition's motives.
Political analysts note that such remarks are likely aimed at consolidating voter sentiment ahead of the upcoming polls, while the BJP has not yet responded to Mann's allegations. The CBI has not released a detailed statement on the red alert or the alleged clean chit.
The episode adds to the growing political tension in Punjab, where both major parties are intensifying their campaigns as the election timeline tightens.