Punjab's Political Clash: CM Mann vs. Centre Over US Deportation

Congress MP Gurjit Singh Aujla criticized Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's allegations against the Centre regarding the deportation of Indians from the US. Aujla dismissed Mann's claims as attempts to grab headlines without substance, urging focus on employment and law and order to tackle emigration from Punjab.

In a fiery political exchange, Congress MP Gurjit Singh Aujla has publicly rebuked Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's recent accusations against the Centre concerning the deportation of Indian citizens from the United States. Aujla labeled Mann's comments as superficial attempts to gain media attention.

Addressing the criticism, Aujla emphasized that Punjab, with its significant NRI population, plays a pivotal role in the state's economy and international reputation. He firmly rejected any notion of Punjab being defamed and questioned the state government's efforts to curb large-scale emigration by creating job opportunities.

Chief Minister Mann's earlier remarks accused the Centre of deliberately choosing Amritsar for deportee flights to tarnish Punjab's image, contrasting it with landings in Delhi or other cities. He also cited proximity to Pakistan as a potential security concern, urging route changes for future deportation flights.