CM Mann hits back in ‘Kikli’ row, says “I Spoke the Truth”; accuses Badals of lying at Sri Akal Takht

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Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has hit again strongly amid the continued ‘Kikli’ controversy involving Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal, asserting that his remarks have been truthful and justified.

The controversy erupted after Mann recited a traditional-style ‘Kikli’ throughout a public gathering, not directly focusing on the Badal household’s politics and enterprise pursuits. Whereas the Akali Dal termed it a private assault and a breach of decorum, the Chief Minister maintained his stand.

“I’ve spoken the reality by the Kikli. Whoever needs to reply might accomplish that, however I’ve not lied,” Mann mentioned whereas addressing the media. He additional accused the Badal household of enjoying with spiritual sentiments, alleging that that they had “even spoken lies at Akal Takht Sahib.”

Mann added that even when somebody escapes worldly courts, justice would finally be delivered within the courtroom of God.

Then again, Sukhbir Singh Badal criticized the Chief Minister, accusing him of decreasing the dignity of his workplace and utilizing inappropriate language. Leaders of the Shiromani Akali Dal additionally described the remarks as disrespectful to Punjab’s tradition and political opponents.