Opposition parties in Punjab alleged that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann (AAP) entered the Punjab Vidhan Sabha in an inebriated state [1].
The accusation creates a political confrontation in Chandigarh, where the opposition is using the claim to challenge the conduct and fitness of the ruling Aam Aadmi Party leader.
Representatives from the Congress party, the Shiromani Akali Dal, and the BJP raised the issue within the legislative assembly [1]. These opposition groups demanded that the chief minister undergo an immediate alcohol and dope test to verify his condition during the session [1].
The Aam Aadmi Party rejected the allegations, calling the claims baseless [2]. Party officials said the accusations were an attempt to malign the reputation of the chief minister and the government [2].
This dispute centers on a video that has circulated online, which the opposition cites as evidence of the chief minister's intoxication [1]. The ruling party said the video does not prove impairment and that the demands for medical testing are politically motivated [2].
The Punjab Vidhan Sabha serves as the primary legislative body for the state, and allegations of intoxication while presiding or participating in sessions are treated as serious breaches of parliamentary decorum [1].
“Opposition parties alleged that CM Bhagwant Mann entered the Punjab Vidhan Sabha in an inebriated state”
This conflict reflects the intensifying friction between the AAP-led government and a coalition of opposition parties in Punjab. By demanding a medical test, the opposition is attempting to move beyond political disagreement into a challenge of the chief minister's personal conduct and professional capacity, which could impact public perception of government stability.
