Punjab CM Captain Amarinder in line of fire, again: The Tribune India


Tribune news service

Hisar, November 29

The verbal duel continues between the chief ministers of Haryana and Punjab over the agitation of the farmers. On Sunday, Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar attacked his Punjab counterpart, Captain Amarinder Singh, alleging that the latter used “inappropriate language” that did not correspond to a CM.

“It is better not to respond to the statements of the Punjab CM. People on social media are commenting that a Chief Minister should not behave that way towards his counterpart. At the very least, you should show restraint and avoid responding along the same lines, ”he told the media on the sidelines of a function here.

Khattar reiterated that the farmers’ agitation was sponsored by the Punjab Congress and Government. “State forces used water cannons and tear gas projectiles to stop the farmers’ march from Delhi. This cannot be construed as a use of force. “

When asked whether or not the state acted under pressure from the Center, Khattar said: “The state government acted in light of the Covid pandemic. The state government has been following Covid protocols in organizing functions. I am amazed by the government of Punjab that sponsored the upheaval during the pandemic. Who will be responsible if the virus spreads because of the protest? Of course, the government of Punjab. “

The CM said it tried to speak to Captain Amarinder to discuss the matter, but did not respond. “Initially, the Punjab CM denied that it had tried to contact him. But when we published the records, they caught him off guard, “he added.


Amarinder is to blame: Vij

Ambala, November 29

Interior Minister Anil Vij has blamed the captain of Punjab commander-in-chief Amarinder Singh for the farmers’ unrest.

“Farmers across the country have accepted the new laws. But in Punjab, they are protesting mainly for political reasons and maneuvers by Captain Amarinder. The Center has invited farmers to a meeting. We hope that farmers realize that the laws will benefit them and end the protest, ”said Vij. – TNS