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BJP Sends Defamation Notice To Bhagwant Mann Over Punjab Blasts' Allegations
Two blasts occurred in Punjab on May 5, 2026 near security installations in Jalandhar and Amritsar. On May 6, 2026, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann linked the BJP to the blasts, prompting the BJP to issue a defamation notice the following day demanding proof and an apology.
Why It Matters
The defamation notice highlights political tension over security in Punjab ahead of the state elections and raises questions about accountability and evidence for public accusations.
Timeline
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BJP sends defamation notice to Bhagwant Mann
May 7, 2026
Tarun Chugh, BJP national general secretary, served a legal notice of defamation to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. The notice demanded that Mann withdraw his defamatory statements, issue an unconditional public apology within seven days across print, electronic, and social media, and refrain from further defamatory or inflammatory remarks against BJP, its leadership, workers, or supporters. It also stated that failure to comply would invite criminal and civil proceedings. The notice accused Mann of undermining the dignity of the Chief Minister's office and claimed Mann had not presented any evidence, while noting that Punjab Police and the DGP had indicated possible ISI and foreign involvement.
Mann blames BJP for blasts in Punjab
May 6, 2026
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said on Wednesday that the BJP was responsible for the two blast incidents, alleging the attacks were part of the party's preparation for the upcoming Punjab assembly elections.
Twin blasts in Punjab: Jalandhar and Amritsar
May 5, 2026
Two back-to-back explosions rocked Punjab on Tuesday night. The first explosion occurred around 8 pm in Jalandhar outside the Border Security Force's Punjab Frontier headquarters, and the second occurred around 11 pm near an Army camp in Amritsar's Khasa.