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Partap Singh Bajwa Accuses Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of Neglecting Punjab for Delhi Elections

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Bajwa stated that the situation in the state is worsening day by day, with Punjab burning in the terrible fire of ganglandism, while the Chief Minister focuses on Delhi.

Senior Punjab Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa has accused Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of being preoccupied with the Delhi elections while neglecting Punjab. Bajwa stated that the situation in the state is worsening day by day, with Punjab burning in the terrible fire of ganglandism, while the Chief Minister focuses on Delhi.

He added that both businessmen and ordinary citizens in Punjab are living in an atmosphere of terror under the Aam Aadmi Party's rule.

Partap Singh Bajwa further claimed that corruption in Punjab has increased, and people are frustrated with the government's performance. It is worth noting that the Delhi Assembly elections are scheduled for February 5, and Bhagwant Mann is actively campaigning for his party.

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