What is the 'deal'; is CM Mann buying peace with BJP: Punjab Congress to AAP Government on VB-G RAM G
The Punjab Congress has accused the AAP-led state government of striking a secret deal with the BJP after it notified the VB-G RAM G scheme despite a previous unanimous assembly resolution rejecting it. Opposition leaders are questioning whether this policy reversal is linked to a recent controversy involving Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
Why it matters
This development highlights significant political friction in Punjab, raising questions about the consistency of state policy and potential back-channel negotiations between rival political parties.
Slamming the AAP Government in Punjab for notifying the VB-G RAM G scheme, the Congress on Saturday (June 27, 2026) asked under what "deal" with the BJP the step has been taken and wondered if it was linked to the video row related to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
The article reports on the accusations made by the opposition party against the ruling government, maintaining a neutral stance by attributing the claims to the Congress leaders rather than adopting them as facts.
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