Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday claimed that the Central agencies were directly under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s control and the Centre was blatantly misusing them to pressure its political opponents.
Mann, who was responding to media queries on ED raids, said the Central agency had been reduced to a tool for threatening leaders of rival parties and suppressing democracy. “Punjabis have never bowed before such pressure tactics. The brave and wise people of Punjab will give a befitting reply to these attempts,” said Mann.
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Taking a jibe at the Prime Minister, the CM said the “master of jumlas” should speak the truth before the nation. “It has become evident that the strings of the country are today being controlled by the White House, with major decisions being taken only after its consent,” he said.
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Mann said even during the India-Pakistan conflict, the outcome was pronounced by US authorities, raising serious concerns regarding the sovereignty of the country. “Those who claim to make India a ‘Vishwa Guru’ are actually heading towards becoming ‘Vishwa Chela’ as directions from the White House are being blindly followed,” he added.
Targeting the Centre’s economic policies, Mann said despite tall claims regarding Make in India, policies like allowing FDI even in the defence sector have weakened the country’s interests