‘Directly Promoting ISI Narrative’: BJP Slams Bhagwant Mann’s Remark On Punjab Blasts

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party is behind recent blast-like incidents in Amritsar and Jalandhar, calling them an attempt to create fear ahead of the 2027 Punjab elections. He said the incidents are under investigation and accused the BJP of trying to gain political advantage through unrest. The remarks sparked strong political reactions. Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha questioned the Chief Minister’s statement and pointed to possible ISI involvement, while Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri criticized Mann for his claims, saying security agencies have indicated external terror links. The row has escalated into a major political controversy in Punjab.