BJP's Dhillon slams Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann over bribe, fake video row
Synopsis
BJP Punjab chief Kewal Singh Dhillon has accused CM Bhagwant Mann of using theatrical excuses to dodge allegations of a ₹10 lakh bribe, a fake forensic report, and police collusion — while also questioning Arvind Kejriwal's conspicuous silence. Mann, meanwhile, pointed to a Canada-based individual as the architect of a fake video targeting him.
Key Takeaways
BJP Punjab President Kewal Singh Dhillon on 25 June accused CM Bhagwant Mann of evading serious allegations at his press conference.
Dhillon alleged Mann stayed silent on an alleged ₹10 lakh bribe , a fake forensic report, a Gurugram FIR , and Punjab Police collusion.
AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal's silence on the matter was also flagged by the BJP as raising deeper questions.
The BJP demanded CM Mann's immediate resignation , stating he has lost all moral authority to remain in office.
Mann presented evidence at his press conference alleging a conspiracy involving a fake video, naming Canada-based Jagman Samra as the person behind it.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Punjab unit President Kewal Singh Dhillon on Thursday, 25 June accused Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of attempting to mislead the public with diversionary statements and theatrical excuses, rather than addressing serious allegations facing his government. The remarks came in direct response to a press conference held by Mann in Chandigarh.
Key Allegations Raised by BJP
Dhillon alleged that throughout his press conference, Mann deliberately sidestepped the most pressing questions confronting his administration. According to Dhillon, the Chief Minister maintained complete silence on an alleged ₹10 lakh bribe, a purportedly fake forensic report, a Gurugram FIR, and what the BJP described as disturbing collusion within the Punjab Police.
The BJP leader claimed that police allegedly used a fabricated report as a shield to suppress the truth and protect those involved. 'Punjab is watching everything,' Dhillon said, demanding that Mann 'remove the mask of lies.'
Kejriwal's Silence Under Scrutiny
Dhillon also trained his sights on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal, questioning why he had not responded to the allegations. According to Dhillon, Kejriwal's refusal to speak raises even more serious questions about the AAP leadership's involvement in the alleged conspiracy.
He argued that the continued silence of Kejriwal and the evasive conduct of Mann only deepen public suspicion that 'this conspiracy runs deeper than what is currently visible.' Notably, this is not the first time the BJP has targeted AAP's top leadership over governance issues in Punjab since the party came to power in the state.
BJP Demands Resignation, Accountability
The BJP chief asserted that the people of Punjab deserve full transparency and accountability, and that no government can be permitted to 'manipulate institutions, fabricate evidence, and misuse police machinery to bury the truth.' Dhillon stated that Mann has lost all moral authority to remain in office and must resign immediately.
What CM Mann Said at the Press Conference
Chief Minister Mann, for his part, presented what he described as evidence exposing a conspiracy behind a fake video circulated on social media, which he alleged was designed to malign his image on religious grounds. Displaying videos and other material before the media, Mann claimed a mask resembling him was procured and used to create the fabricated video.
He also identified Canada-based Jagman Samra as the individual who, according to him, used the mask to shoot the video. The BJP has not accepted Mann's explanation, characterising it as a deflection from the core allegations.
What Comes Next
With the BJP demanding Mann's resignation and AAP yet to offer a formal rebuttal to the specific charges, the political standoff in Punjab is likely to intensify. The veracity of the forensic report and the status of the Gurugram FIR are expected to remain flashpoints as opposition pressure mounts.
Point of View
The fake forensic report, and the Gurugram FIR remain unresolved in the public domain. Mann's counter-offensive on the fake video is politically deft but does not directly address the specific charges Dhillon enumerated. Kejriwal's silence, meanwhile, is a political liability that the BJP will continue to exploit. The real accountability question — whether Punjab Police acted on a fabricated document — deserves judicial or independent scrutiny, not just a press conference from either side.
NationPress
25 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What allegations has the BJP levelled against Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann?
The BJP has accused CM Bhagwant Mann of evading questions about an alleged ₹10 lakh bribe, a fake forensic report, a Gurugram FIR, and alleged collusion by Punjab Police using a fabricated report. BJP Punjab President Kewal Singh Dhillon made these allegations on 25 June in response to Mann's press conference.
What did CM Bhagwant Mann say at his press conference?
Mann presented videos and other material claiming to expose a conspiracy behind a fake video circulated on social media to malign his image on religious grounds. He alleged a mask resembling him was used to create the video and named Canada-based Jagman Samra as the person responsible.
Why is the BJP questioning Arvind Kejriwal's silence?
BJP's Dhillon argued that AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal's refusal to respond to the allegations raises serious questions about the AAP leadership's involvement in the alleged conspiracy. The BJP contends that silence from the party's top leadership deepens public suspicion.
Has the BJP formally demanded Bhagwant Mann's resignation?
Yes. Dhillon stated that Mann has lost all moral authority to continue in office and must resign immediately, citing what he described as the government's alleged manipulation of institutions and misuse of police machinery.
What is the Gurugram FIR mentioned in the controversy?
The Gurugram FIR is one of the specific points the BJP says CM Mann refused to address at his press conference. Details of the FIR have not been independently verified, and the BJP has attributed its significance to its alleged connection with the broader conspiracy it claims is being covered up.
