Chandigarh, Dec. 13 -- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday criticised Congress leader Charanjit Singh Channi's statement, calling it "irresponsible."

Channi alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government was printing fake ballot papers for the upcoming Zila Parishad and Block Samiti elections.

Mann countered that Channi's statement reflects the Congress party's acceptance of defeat, noting that AAP candidates have been elected unopposed in many seats.

"Charanjit Singh Channi (Congress MP and former Punjab CM) gave an irresponsible statement yesterday that AAP is hiding ballot papers at every booth... At a deep level, they know they are losing, but still staying in denial and therefore resort to such actions...," said Man...