Remark on Dera Beas head: Oppn slams Mann, Bajwa asks AAP ministers if they stand by him

Bajwa emphasized that no Chief Minister in Punjab’s history has ever made such remarks about saints or spiritual figures, and reminded that Gurbani accords the highest respect to saints, sadhs, and brahmagyani, describing them as deeply united with the Divine.

The Leader of Opposition directly questioned the AAP leadership, including party supremo Arvind Kejriwal, Punjab in-charge Manish Sisodia, Punjab president Aman Arora, Minister Harjot Singh Bains, MP Malvinder Singh Kang, Chief Spokesperson Kuldeep Dhaliwal, and other AAP leaders to state clearly before the people of Punjab whether the Chief Minister’s remark represents the party’s official line.

Bajwa urged Akal Takht Jathedar, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj, to place before the sangat the veracity of the video clip allegedly showing Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann committing blasphemy and dishonouring the Sikh Gurus. He said clarity on the authenticity of the clip is essential to uphold the sanctity of Sikh institutions and to ensure that the truth is transparently shared with the Sikh community. Bajwa also appreciated Banga MLA Sukhwinder Kumar Sukhi for resigning from his cabinet-rank chairmanship, stating that his decision reflected respect for the religious sentiments of the sangat associated with Baba Nabha Kamal Raja Sahib.

In a statement issued on the controversy, BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh levelled serious allegations against Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP Convener Arvind Kejriwal for hurting Sikh and Punjabi sentiments. Chugh said the “power-intoxicated Kejriwal-Mann leadership” is repeatedly insulting religious traditions, saints and spiritual institutions, which amounts to a direct attack on Punjab’s social harmony and religious heritage. Chugh said Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon and Radha Soami Dera Beas have dedicated themselves to selfless service to humanity for decades.