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Rahul Gandhi criticises Punjab CM over alleged daily drinking habit
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 12:38 PM
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi publicly questioned Punjab Chief Minister’s alleged daily alcohol intake, calling it unacceptable.
Rahul Gandhi, senior leader of the Indian National Congress, took to a public forum to challenge the Punjab chief minister over reports that the state head consumes alcohol every day. He described the alleged habit as contrary to the responsibilities of a public servant and urged the leader to set a better example for citizens.
The Congress figure said that personal conduct of elected officials directly impacts public confidence, especially in a state grappling with law‑and‑order challenges. He urged the chief minister to address the rumors transparently and focus on governance.
Gandhi’s remarks were made ahead of upcoming political engagements in the region, adding pressure on the Punjab administration to respond to the allegations. No official comment from the chief minister’s office was available at the time of reporting.
The Congress figure said that personal conduct of elected officials directly impacts public confidence, especially in a state grappling with law‑and‑order challenges. He urged the chief minister to address the rumors transparently and focus on governance.
Gandhi’s remarks were made ahead of upcoming political engagements in the region, adding pressure on the Punjab administration to respond to the allegations. No official comment from the chief minister’s office was available at the time of reporting.