Punjab Power Struggle: CM Mann Accuses BJP of Misusing Agencies

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann criticizes the BJP-led central government, alleging misuse of investigation agencies like ED and CBI to target non-BJP states. This comes after raids on state minister Sanjeev Arora and other AAP figures. Mann accuses the BJP of trying to intimidate opposition ahead of Punjab's 2027 election.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Chandigarh | Updated: 17-04-2026 14:28 IST | Created: 17-04-2026 14:28 IST
Punjab Power Struggle: CM Mann Accuses BJP of Misusing Agencies
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In a scathing critique, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann accused the BJP-led central government of misusing state agencies to stifle democratic processes.

After the Enforcement Directorate raided the house of state minister Sanjeev Arora, Mann said these actions depict preparations by BJP for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections.

Mann alleged that the BJP uses federal investigation bodies as political tools to harass opposition leaders, labeling the move as a dangerous trend against democracy.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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