Chandigarh, July 10 -- "Punjab cannot be run on publicity. We need clarity, not confusion," remarked newly appointed BJP working president Ashwani Sharma as he joined state BJP chief Sunil Jakhar in a sharp critique of the AAP-led Punjab government.
Their first joint press conference since Sharma's appointment signaled a renewed offensive against CM Bhagwant Mann, focusing on law and order, religious sensitivity, and perceived governance gaps.
The political tussle began with CM Mann's sarcastic swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign visits.
Referring to the PM's trip to Ghana, Mann quipped, "He visits countries with only 10,000 people, and receives their highest civilian honors. In Punjab, 10,000 gather just to watch a JCB at ...