Punjab CM Criticizes Akali Dal Amid Party Turmoil

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann criticized SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal amid internal party discord, highlighting the party's failure in recent elections and its deviation from core issues. Mann emphasized the government's commitment to transparency, merit-based recruitment, and the reversal of youth migration to the state.

In a sharp critique, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday targeted SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal amidst the current internal party discord. Mann remarked that those who once claimed dominance over Punjab for 25 years now struggle to maintain their own faction of 25 members.

The Shiromani Akali Dal is experiencing its deepest crisis, with certain party leaders demanding Badal's resignation following their poor performance in the Lok Sabha elections. Mann's comments came during a ceremony where he handed appointment letters to 417 youths.

Accusing the Badal-led SAD of diverging from pivotal issues, Mann highlighted how traditional parties criticized him but overlooked his government's achievements. He commended the electorate for replacing traditional figures with common people's representatives, citing a noticeable trend of reverse migration as youths return to Punjab for government jobs secured through transparent recruitment processes.