Analysis: Bhagwant Mann Video Row Gives Akalis Lifeline, Not Clean Chit

The Bhagwant Mann controversy and the historical lesson of Tiwana: When the 'Chief Minister' bowed to Jinnah's pressure

The Akal Takht has labelled Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann as a “Guru-dhokhi” (one who has betrayed the Guru) and declared him an adversary of the Khalsa Panth. There are increasing demands for his resignation and calls for his boycott, subjecting him to both political and religious pressure. Mann has dismissed these accusations and has shown no signs of intending to give up his chair. As we discuss whether Mann should step down, it is firs…

Analysis: Bhagwant Mann Video Row Gives Akalis Lifeline, Not Clean Chit

The row centres around a controversial video in which a person is allegedly seen making objectionable gestures towards Sikh Gurus.