Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Faces Resignation Demands Over Wife Allegations
Allegations of corruption and abuse of power by the CM's wife warrant urgent attention.
The BJP, Shiromani Akali Dal, and Congress parties have demanded the resignation of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann over allegations that his wife, Gurpreet Kaur, sought Rs 5 crore to suppress a rape case. The NHRC issued a notice to the Punjab government and police chief, seeking a report within two weeks. Mann's wife has sent a legal notice to former judge Justice Ranjit Singh, who made the complaint public. BJP leader Iqbal Singh Lalpura called for an independent investigation, while Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring urged Mann to clarify the matter immediately.
22 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
NHRC probes claim: Punjab CM's wife demanded ₹5 crore to suppress rape case
23 AUG 2026
· THIS STORY — NDTV
Multiple political parties demanded Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's resignation following allegations that his wife sought a bribe to suppress a rape case.
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