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Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar Criticises Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Over Drinking Allegations
✍️ NDTV
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 03:03 AM
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Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar publicly questioned Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's alleged drinking habit, calling it unbecoming of a leader. The remarks were made during a press interaction in Chandigarh.
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar took a sharp stance against Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, alleging that the latter has a drinking habit that tarnishes the image of public office. Khattar raised the issue while responding to questions from journalists in Chandigarh, emphasizing that elected leaders must uphold moral standards.
The Haryana leader said that personal vices, if true, could erode public confidence and urged Mann to address the rumors transparently. He did not present any concrete evidence, but framed the allegation as a matter of public interest.
Bhagwant Mann, who leads the Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab, has not yet responded to Khattar's comments. The exchange adds a new dimension to the ongoing political rivalry between the two neighboring states, with both parties closely watching the fallout.
Political analysts note that such personal attacks are uncommon in inter‑state discourse and could influence voter sentiment ahead of upcoming elections in both Haryana and Punjab.
The incident underscores the heightened sensitivity around the personal conduct of Indian politicians, especially when it becomes a point of contention in public forums.
The Haryana leader said that personal vices, if true, could erode public confidence and urged Mann to address the rumors transparently. He did not present any concrete evidence, but framed the allegation as a matter of public interest.
Bhagwant Mann, who leads the Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab, has not yet responded to Khattar's comments. The exchange adds a new dimension to the ongoing political rivalry between the two neighboring states, with both parties closely watching the fallout.
Political analysts note that such personal attacks are uncommon in inter‑state discourse and could influence voter sentiment ahead of upcoming elections in both Haryana and Punjab.
The incident underscores the heightened sensitivity around the personal conduct of Indian politicians, especially when it becomes a point of contention in public forums.