Chandigarh: A fresh political storm has erupted in Punjab after Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann made serious allegations linking recent blasts and a sacrilege incident in the state to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), claiming the events are part of a “conspiracy” to influence upcoming elections.
The controversy follows reported explosions in Jalandhar and Amritsar, along with a sacrilege-related incident in Mohali, which have heightened political tensions and raised concerns over law and order in the state.
Addressing the situation, CM Bhagwant Mann said that Punjab has “already witnessed dark chapters in its history” and warned that violence and unrest will not be tolerated. He alleged that such incidents are being orchestrated to disturb social harmony and create fear among the public ahead of elections.
“The BJP is a communal party that can go to any extent for electoral gains. After West Bengal, now Punjab is being targeted. These blasts and sacrilege attempts are part of a larger political strategy to spread fear and polarise society,” the Chief Minister said.
He further alleged that attempts were being made to pit communities against each other, but asserted that the state government would not allow any such designs to succeed. CM Mann also claimed that strict legal measures have been put in place to deal with sacrilege-related offences, adding that perpetrators would face the harshest punishment under the law.
Reaffirming his government’s stance on peace and stability, the Chief Minister said Punjab remains a land committed to communal harmony and collective welfare. He stressed that the state is fully prepared to maintain law and order and ensure that those responsible for disturbing peace are brought to justice.
Political reactions from the BJP are awaited, though party leaders have in the past rejected similar allegations, calling them “baseless and politically motivated.”
Authorities have intensified security across sensitive districts in Punjab following the recent incidents, while investigations into both the blasts and sacrilege case are ongoing.