CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday dared Leader of opposition and senior Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa to clarify the stand of his party on the claim of Himachal Pradesh government over Chandigarh.
In a statement, the Chief Minister said that stoic silence of Partap Singh "Bhajpa" (Bajwa) over the issue is surprising. He said that Bajwa must clear the stand of his party over the false claim made by Congress government in Himachal. Bhagwant Mann also quipped that Bajwa, who is also hand in glove with BJP (Bhajpa) must also clarify the stand of saffron party over the issue.
The Chief Minister further said that it is shameful that these leaders change their stance over the interests of the state for their political benefits in other states. He unequivocally said that Chandigarh is, Chandigarh was and Chandigarh will always be an integral part of the state. Bhagwant Mann categorically said that the state government is firmly committed to safeguard the interests of the state and its people.