BJP demands Punjab CM’s resignation over death of a man
The BJP has demanded the resignation of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann following the death of a man who allegedly faced harassment after questioning a minister about the drug crisis. The party claims a video recorded by the deceased serves as a dying declaration implicating state officials.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the volatile intersection of public health crises, political accountability, and allegations of state-sponsored intimidation.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday (September 8, 2026) demanded Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s resignation over the death of a man who was reportedly pressured to apologise after questioning a State Minister over the drug menace in his village.
At a press conference, BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia accused the State government of inaction on the issue of growing drug abuse. He said Gulzar Singh of Sangrur had approached Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, complaining that his son was consuming drugs and urging action to save the youth of Punjab.
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