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Punjab-Haryana Row Escalates Over Mann’s Criticism of PM Modi’s Foreign Visits

Punjab-Haryana Row Escalates Over Mann’s Criticism of PM Modi’s Foreign Visits

Chandigarh, July 12, 2025 — A war of words has erupted between Punjab and Haryana leaderships after Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s sharp remarks questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign visits drew a stern rebuke from Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).Saini, hitting back at Mann late Friday, called his comments “inappropriate” and demanded an apology, accusing the Punjab leader of undermining democratic values and the dignity of constitutional offices.“Bhagwant Mann ji seems to have forgotten that he is commenting not only on the Prime Minister but also on the trust and leadership…
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MEA Slams Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s Remarks on PM Modi’s Foreign Visits as “Irresponsible and Regrettable”

MEA Slams Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s Remarks on PM Modi’s Foreign Visits as “Irresponsible and Regrettable”

New Delhi, July 10 : The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday condemned comments made by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann that appeared to mock Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent overseas engagements, calling the remarks “irresponsible and regrettable.”Without directly naming Mann, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We have seen some comments made by a high state authority about India’s relations with friendly countries from the Global South. These remarks are irresponsible and regrettable and do not behove the state authority. Government of India disassociates itself from such unwarranted comments that undermine India’s ties with friendly countries.”The sharp statement came…
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