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Congress’ Pargat Singh demands CM Mann’s resignation over Punjab lawlessness
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, January 4, 2026:Former Education Minister and Congress MLA Pargat Singh on Sunday demanded the immediate resignation of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, holding him personally responsible for the “complete collapse of law and order” in Punjab. Singh made the remarks while condemning a recent surge in violent crimes across the state.
“The situation is slipping entirely out of the government’s control. People now live in constant fear while gangsters call the shots. Punjab has never seen such lawlessness in recent years,” Pargat Singh said, describing the government’s failure as a betrayal of public trust.
Highlighting recent incidents, Singh cited the killing of two young political leaders within 48 hours. On Sunday, Jharnail Singh, former AAP sarpanch from Valtoha, was gunned down at a wedding function in Amritsar, while the previous day, Congress leader Umarseer Singh was ambushed and shot multiple times near Bhindarkalan village, Moga. Singh condemned both killings as evidence of a “complete breakdown of governance and policing.”
He added that the government’s inability to maintain law and order has emboldened criminals. “From villages to cities, extortion, gang wars, and contract killings have become routine. Punjab’s peace, built over decades, is shattered under this AAP regime. Every household lives under fear,” he said.
Holding Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who also serves as Home Minister, solely accountable, Pargat Singh criticized the government for prioritizing VIP security and political publicity over the safety of ordinary citizens. “When the Home Minister cannot ensure law and order, it is not merely dereliction of duty — it is a moral and administrative collapse,” he said.
Singh further stated that the Chief Minister’s repeated assurances of a “safe and secure Punjab” now stand exposed, and the public has lost faith in his leadership. “Punjab needs decisive governance, not hollow slogans. If Bhagwant Mann has any sense of moral responsibility, he should resign immediately,” he asserted.