Mann government backs parole for extremist Hawara, targets Sikh voters ahead of 2027 polls
Granting parole to a convicted extremist for political gain raises serious concerns about justice and security.
The Bhagwant Mann government supports parole for extremist Jagtar Singh Hawara, reversing its previous stance against it. This move is seen as a political strategy ahead of Punjab's 2027 Assembly elections to counter the potential Akali Dal-BJP alliance and engage Sikh voters. The decision aims to reclaim Panthic issues from opposition parties while shifting responsibility to BJP-led Delhi authorities.
9 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann requested Governor Gulab Chand Kataria to grant Jagtar Singh Hawara, convicted in Beant Singh's assassination, a 10-day parole due to his mother's health.
12 AUG 2026
— NDTV
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann secured a 10-day parole for convicted assassin Jagtar Singh Hawara to visit his ailing mother, a move supported by BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu.
14 AUG 2026
— NDTV
An alleged video of Jagtar Singh Hawara, a pro-Khalistan extremist, has gone viral, prompting a political march demanding the release of Sikh prisoners.
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