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Punjab Law and Order: Congress Chief Pargat Singh Slams Bhagwant Mann Govt
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News18•05-10-2026, 16:59
Punjab Law and Order: Congress Chief Pargat Singh Slams Bhagwant Mann Govt
- •Punjab Congress president Pargat Singh sharply criticized the Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government over the state worsening law and order situation.
- •Singh alleged a severe leadership vacuum in Punjab, stating there is a complete lack of both political and police leadership.
- •The Congress leader defended the police force, arguing that the mounting issues reflect broader governance failures rather than police shortcomings.
- •The criticism highlights rising political tensions in Punjab regarding crime, extortion, gang violence, and drugs ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.
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Punjab Congress president Pargat Singh criticized the Aam Aadmi Party government led by Bhagwant Mann over the state's deteriorating law-and-order situation, highlighting issues related to crime, drugs, extortion, and gang violence.
Pargat Singh alleged a severe leadership vacuum in Punjab, stating that there is "neither political leadership nor police leadership," though he emphasized that the police force itself should not be blamed for these governance failures.
The political battle and criticisms concerning Punjab's law and order and governance are occurring ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.
