Punjab BJP writes to Guv Kataria, seeks CM Mann's removal over alleged drunk appearance in Assembly
PTC News Desk: A delegation of Punjab BJP on Sunday submitted a memorandum to Governor Gulab Chand Kataria expressing concern over constitutional misconduct seeking an appropriate explanation from Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for allegedly coming drunk to the Assembly.
The delegation also urged him to consider Mann’s removal from the post in interest of ‘preserving constitutional integrity and public trust.’
The delegation included state president Sunil Jakhar, working president Ashwani Sharma, former Union Minister Vijay Sampla, former state president Shwait Malik, former cabinet minister Manoranjan Kalia, former union minister Preneet Kaur, former cabinet Minister Manpreet Badal, state vice president Subhash Sharma and media head Vineet Joshi.
“In view of the above, we urge Your Excellency to seek an appropriate explanation and recommend necessary action, including consideration of his removal, in the interest of preserving constitutional integrity and public trust,” the memorandum read.
Questioning the conduct of the Chief Minister, the memorandum said, “It has been widely reported and publicly discussed that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann attended the May 1 session of the Punjab Legislative Assembly in an inebriated condition. The way he addressed the Assembly and reporters outside the house, it clearly shows he was drunk.”
BJP has also urged the Governor to seek a detailed report on the conduct of the Punjab Chief Minister and take appropriate constitutional measures.
The representation also raised concerns over the sudden removal of security cover for five Rajya Sabha MPs who joined the BJP, calling it arbitrary and politically motivated. In comparison, it pointed out that MLA Raman Arora’s security was restored even after his arrest in a corruption case, reportedly after he attended the Punjab Assembly session and voted in support of the AAP government.
- PTC NEWS
