Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha demanded the resignation of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on June 25, 2026 [1].

The demand follows a viral video allegedly showing the desecration of Sikh Guru images, a matter that deeply affects religious sentiments in Punjab. The controversy has escalated into a political crisis over allegations of a government cover-up.

Chadha said the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government fabricated a forensic report to hide the incident [2]. The MP alleged that the administration attempted to manipulate evidence to protect its image rather than addressing the sacrilege. This accusation suggests a systemic failure in transparency within the state's current leadership [3].

The video in question has caused widespread unrest among the Sikh community. Because the images of the Gurus are central to the faith, any act of desecration is viewed as a severe provocation. The political storm has intensified as critics argue that the state government's handling of the forensic evidence is an affront to the community [3].

Chadha's call for Mann's resignation marks a significant internal or political challenge for the AAP. He said the integrity of the office is compromised when forensic reports are allegedly falsified to mislead the public [2]. The situation remains tense as the public demands accountability for the viral footage and the subsequent investigation [1].

While the state government has not issued a formal rebuttal to the specific charge of fabrication, the demand for the chief minister's departure reflects the gravity of the sacrilege allegations in the region [1].

“Raghav Chadha demanded the resignation of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann”

This conflict highlights the extreme volatility of sacrilege issues in Punjab, where religious desecration often triggers widespread civil unrest and political instability. By accusing the government of fabricating forensic evidence, Chadha is shifting the narrative from a criminal act of sacrilege to a state-led conspiracy, which could undermine public trust in the AAP administration's legal and investigative processes.