Punjab Politics Heat Up: Mann vs Congress and Akali Dal

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann criticized Congress and Akali Dal for claiming election malpractice in zila parishad polls, asserting opposition parties accepted defeat. Congress accused AAP of printing fake ballots. Mann countered with Congress defeat incidents and emphasized Punjab's growth under AAP. He challenged Channi to boycott polls over allegations.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann launched a scathing attack on the Congress and Akali Dal, dismissing their accusations of electoral malpractice by the AAP government in the zila parishad and panchayat samiti polls as an acceptance of their defeat.

In a fiery statement, Mann highlighted multiple instances of Congress's failures across various states, including Punjab, accusing former chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi of making 'irresponsible' comments regarding fake ballot papers.

Mann defended the electoral process and underscored the state's progress under AAP rule, challenging opposition parties to introspect and urging Channi to boycott elections if convinced of malpractice.

(With inputs from agencies.)