Will the sacrilege controversy cost AAP’s Bhagwant Mann his CM seat?
- The BJP demanded Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's arrest for allegedly paying individuals to obtain fake forensic reports about a controversial video showing him disrespecting Sikh Gurus, leading to arrests by Gurugram Police.
- Two men were arrested by Gurugram Police for fabricating forensic reports that supported claims the video was an AI-generated deepfake, while police probes confirmed the video's authenticity.
- BJP MP Raghav Chadha demanded Mann's resignation and legal action after the investigation confirmed the video's authenticity and the forensic report fabrication.
- AAP maintains that forensic tests from two independent laboratories prove Mann is not in the video, but the controversy has led to significant political and religious backlash.
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Punjab row over ‘Mann video’: Police get custody of two in forensic report case, no ‘labs’ at Delhi and Haryana addresses
Chief Minister Mann has claimed that he is not the individual seen in the video. However, the Akal Takht has declared the clip “authentic” and declared Mann to be against the Gurus and the Panth.
Will the sacrilege controversy cost AAP’s Bhagwant Mann his CM seat?
In today’s episode: the row over Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s alleged sacrilege video, Kolkata warehouse roof collapse that left at least three people dead, criticism over Maharashtra’s RTI rules amendments, findings from a UN inquiry report on Gaza, and more.
Bhagwant Mann Viral Video Row: CM Denies Viral Clip
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has strongly dismissed a controversial video circulating on social media, calling it fabricated and politically motivated. Addressing a press conference on Thursday, Mann alleged that the clip was created using a mask to impersonate him and tarnish his image. The latest developments have intensified the Bhagwant Mann viral video row. Mann said the person seen in the video is not him and pointed to several phys…
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