Bhagwant Mann Denounces Viral Video as Political Smear Campaign

The Chief Minister expressed deep frustration regarding an edict issued by the Akal Takht’s Jathedar, which cited the video as genuine and called on the Sikh community to distance themselves from him. Mann claimed that high-ranking religious officials are acting under intense political pressure, effectively exploiting their positions to disseminate misinformation.

Asserting his continued reverence for the Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Mann challenged his detractors to subject the footage to forensic examination to prove his innocence. He maintained that the campaign is a transparent attempt to smear his image through fabrication rather than legitimate criticism, framing the confrontation as a misuse of religious authority for partisan gain.