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AAP alleges Punjab CM Mann detained at Delhi airport, slapped fine
The Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday claimed that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was detained for three hours at Indira Gandhi International Airport and fined ₹50,000. The party accused the central government of obstruction.
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The Aam Aadmi Party alleged on Wednesday that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was detained for three hours at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport and imposed a fine of ₹50,000 during the incident.
In a statement, AAP leader Malvinder Singh Pannu accused the Centre of creating "obstacles" in the path of Punjab's development and progress. The party did not provide specific details about the nature of the detention or the grounds for the fine.
The allegations come amid ongoing tensions between the AAP-led Punjab government and the central administration. The party has previously accused the Centre of discriminatory treatment toward Punjab.
Details regarding the circumstances leading to the detention and fine remained unclear. The incident, if confirmed, marks another flashpoint in the contentious relationship between the state government and federal authorities.