Posted 12/31/2023, 10:36:01 AM
Mann Accuses Centre of Insulting Punjab Martyrs by Rejecting State's Republic Day Tableau
- Bhagwant Mann accused Centre of discriminating against Punjab by not selecting its tableau for Republic Day parade
- Defence Ministry invited Punjab to display its tableau at Bharat Parv event, but Mann refused saying martyrs don't need BJP's "NOC"
- Mann said not allowing Punjab's tableau is insult to freedom fighters like Bhagat Singh and Udham Singh
- BJP's Sunil Jakhar alleged AAP wanted to put photos of Kejriwal & Mann on tableau, violating rules, leading to rejection
- Defence Ministry said Punjab's tableau didn't align with themes; AAP said this exposed Jakhar's claims about Kejriwal & Mann photos