Wherever BJP contests elections, it spreads violence & fear to intimidate people & then seeks their votes: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann
ROPAR, 6th May 2026: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday called out the BJP for attempting to turn Punjab into a laboratory of fear and violence ahead of elections, alleging that the recent bomb blasts in Amritsar and Jalandhar were part of a deliberate strategy to destabilise the state after the passage of the anti-beadbi law. Drawing parallels with West Bengal, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said the BJP thrives on creating communal tension, panic and unrest in poll-bound states to polarise voters, but asserted that peace-loving Punjabis would never allow the saffron party to destroy the hard-earned harmony of Punjab for electoral gains.
Addressing the media on the sidelines of the Shukrana Yatra, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “The BJP is trying to create unrest in Punjab on the pattern of Bengal ahead of elections, but the people of Punjab are politically aware and united against such conspiracies.”
BJP’s nefarious designs will never succeed in Punjab
The Chief Minister stated, “Violence, divisiveness and communal tension are the patent of the BJP and an integral part of the saffron party’s politics. BJP is trying to incite violence and fear in Punjab on the pattern of Bengal to win the ensuing polls. However, BJP’s nefarious designs will never succeed in Punjab because anything can germinate on the fertile land of Punjab, but seeds of hatred can never grow here.”
Reaffirming the AAP Government’s commitment to maintaining peace, unity and democratic values, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said every Punjabi begins the day by praying for the wellbeing of all humanity.He asserted that Punjab always symbolizes communal harmony, resilience, and brotherhood, and that both the government and the people will firmly resist any attempt to disturb this atmosphere.
Blasts : The anti-beadbi law has deeply rattled the BJP.”
Condemning the recent blasts incidents in the state, the Chief Minister said such incidents reflected the BJP’s brand of politics, aimed at spreading terror and panic to polarise society and garner votes. “He said the BJP is pursuing divisive politics in every poll-bound state for electoral gains. He added that people are already upset over the passing of the sacrilege act, and the BJP wanted to exploit sacrilege incidents to create communal tension and make people fight among themselves.
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann further stated that the passage of the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Amendment Act, 2026 had effectively foiled such conspiracies. He added, “Now that the Punjab Assembly has passed the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026, the BJP cannot fulfil its nefarious designs. Frustrated by this, the BJP is now trying to disturb Punjab’s hard-earned peace, but we will not allow such moves at any cost.”
BJP should stop its nefarious activities immediately; peace-loving Punjabis will not tolerate such actions
The Chief Minister said these developments clearly indicate attempts to destabilise Punjab ahead of upcoming elections, but assured people that every such conspiracy would be defeated. “Punjab is a peace-loving state and Punjabis are politically aware and vigilant. They understand the divisive agenda behind such tactics,” he asserted.
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann reiterated the state government’s zero-tolerance policy against activities that threaten Punjab’s safety and integrity. He said the authorities would soon expose and bring the people responsible for the blasts to justice.
He stated, “We will bring everyone involved in this heinous crime against humanity to book and put them behind bars very soon. The Punjab Government will ensure the strictest punishment for these people because we have zero tolerance for any activity that threatens Punjab’s peace, safety, and integrity.”
The Chief Minister responded to queries regarding recent election results and allegations raised in other states. He said people were raising serious questions over the functioning and neutrality of the Election Commission of India, which he termed unfortunate and dangerous for democracy.“Questions surrounding the neutrality of the Election Commission are fatal for democracy. The Election Commission must transparently address doubts regarding the electoral process and come forward to clear the air because such issues strike at the very core of democracy.This is nothing short of the murder of democratic values,” he said.
Reiterating the Punjab Government’s commitment to transparency, justice and public welfare, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann called upon the people of Punjab to remain united and vigilant against forces trying to disrupt the state’s harmony. He said it is the bounden duty of every citizen to safeguard Punjab’s peace and assured that the Punjab Government is leaving no stone unturned for the welfare and wellbeing of every section of society.
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