The Punjab Congress, led by Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa, staged a protest against Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday in Amritsar, accusing him of hurting the religious sentiments of the Sikh community through an alleged disrespectful video about the Sikh Gurus.
Protest Details and Participants
The demonstration took place near Heritage Street in Amritsar, with senior Congress leaders and party workers raising slogans demanding the Chief Minister's resignation. The protesters claimed that Mann's alleged video had deeply hurt the sentiments of Sikhs worldwide, calling the incident an attack on religious faith.
Congress Leader's Remarks
Addressing the gathering, Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa emphasized that respect for all religions and religious figures is paramount in a democratic society. He alleged that the Chief Minister's conduct was unacceptable and demanded that Mann step down from office to respect the religious sentiments of the people.
Background and Context
The protest comes amid growing controversy over a video allegedly showing Mann making disrespectful remarks about the Sikh Gurus. The Congress party has seized on the issue to challenge the AAP government, accusing Mann of undermining Sikh values. No official response from the Chief Minister's office has been reported yet.
