Punjab CM Clashes with Amarinder Singh Over Akali Leader’s Arrest

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has hit back at Amarinder Singh, the former Chief Minister of Punjab, for his remarks on the arrest of Akali leader Bikram Singh Majithia. Mann stated that the law will take its course and that no one is above the law. The arrest of Majithia, a senior leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) party, has sparked a political row in the state. Amarinder Singh had criticized the arrest, calling it a ‘witch-hunt’ and a ‘politically motivated’ move. However, Mann countered that the arrest was made based on evidence and that the police had followed the due process of law. The case against Majithia pertains to allegations of involvement in a drug racket. The Punjab Police had filed a chargesheet against him in a court in Mohali. The court had then issued arrest warrants against Majithia, leading to his arrest. The SAD party has termed the arrest as a ‘conspiracy’ against their leader and has demanded his immediate release. The party has also accused the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab of ‘misusing’ power. Meanwhile, the AAP has maintained that the law will take its course and that the arrest was not politically motivated. The development has led to a war of words between the AAP and the SAD, with both parties trading charges against each other. The opposition parties in Punjab have also criticized the arrest, calling it an attempt to ‘silence’ the opposition. The Punjab government has, however, maintained that it will not be intimidated by the criticism and will continue to take action against those involved in illegal activities. The case has also sparked a debate on the use of power by the ruling party, with some questioning whether the arrest was indeed politically motivated. As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the case will proceed and what implications it will have on the political landscape of Punjab. The arrest of Majithia has also raised questions about the role of the opposition in the state and whether they will be able to put up a united front against the ruling AAP government. The development is likely to have significant implications for the upcoming elections in the state, with the AAP looking to consolidate its position and the opposition parties seeking to gain ground. In the midst of the political turmoil, the people of Punjab are watching with bated breath, eager to see how the situation will unfold and what the future holds for the state.

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