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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann refutes CJP B‑team allegation, says Dipke was formerly with AAP
✍️ India Today
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 03:46 AM
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Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann denied the claim that a CJP ‘B‑team’ was formed, clarifying that former AAP member Dipke had previously been with the party.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann addressed recent media reports suggesting the existence of a so‑called CJP “B‑team”. In a press briefing he categorically rejected the allegation, stating that no such team has been constituted by the Chief Justice of India’s office.
Mann further explained that the name Dipke, which surfaced in the controversy, refers to a person who was earlier associated with the Aam Aadmi Party before moving on to other political engagements. He emphasized that the claim linking Dipke to any CJP‑related panel is unfounded.
The clarification aims to dispel speculation and reassure the public that the judiciary’s functioning remains independent of partisan politics. Observers noted that Mann’s swift response seeks to prevent the rumor from gaining traction ahead of upcoming legislative discussions in the state.
Mann further explained that the name Dipke, which surfaced in the controversy, refers to a person who was earlier associated with the Aam Aadmi Party before moving on to other political engagements. He emphasized that the claim linking Dipke to any CJP‑related panel is unfounded.
The clarification aims to dispel speculation and reassure the public that the judiciary’s functioning remains independent of partisan politics. Observers noted that Mann’s swift response seeks to prevent the rumor from gaining traction ahead of upcoming legislative discussions in the state.