Chandigarh, Feb. 13 -- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's visit to Jalandhar to expedite administrative and developmental works on Thursday was overshadowed by protests and serious allegations from the general public regarding the accessibility of his "Jan Samvad" (public interaction) programme.
While the Chief Minister held court for two hours at a government residence to bridge the gap between the administration and the citizenry, many residents claimed they were unfairly barred from entering the venue.
Despite the heavy police presence and high-alert security measures, several protesters gathered at various points in the city to voice their frustration. Harpreet Kaur, a resident, alleged that the event, which was promoted as a platf...