Here are the top 10 headlines and breaking political developments involving the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Punjab on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. The day was marked by explosive controversies, massive resignation demands targeted at the state government, and critical agricultural policy releases.
1. BJP Demands Immediate Arrest and Resignation of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann
Following sensational revelations by the Gurugram Police regarding a viral video controversy, the BJP launched a massive, coordinated attack demanding that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann step down. Senior BJP leadership declared that Mann has lost all moral and political authority to lead the state.
2. Tarun Chugh Slams CM Mann, Calling Him “Intoxicated with Power”
BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh sharply criticized the Chief Minister for allegedly fabricating a cyber-analysis report to give himself a clean chit over the “anti-Guru” video. Chugh stated that by trying to mislead the public and challenging the ecdict of the Akal Takht, the CM has effectively “acted as a traitor” to the community.
3. Manjinder Singh Sirsa Alleges ₹10 Lakh Bribe Paid by Punjab Officials for Fake Forensic Report
At a fiery press conference in New Delhi, BJP leader and Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa referred to the arrest of two individuals by the Haryana Police. Sirsa alleged that a ₹10 lakh bribe was funneled through certain Punjab police officials to force private cyber labs into manufacturing a fake report, creating an illusion of an AI-generated deepfake.
4. BJP Questions Arvind Kejriwal’s “Stunning Silence” on Sacrilege Cover-Up
Turning up the heat on the AAP high command, Manjinder Singh Sirsa openly questioned AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal’s complete silence on the ongoing forensic fraud scandal. The BJP demanded to know why the party is shielding a leader who has been officially labeled a ‘Guru Dokhi’ (someone acting against the Guru) by the highest Sikh temporal seat.
5. BJP Bets Big on Ravneet Singh Bittu Ahead of 2027 Punjab Assembly Elections
In major organizational news, internal party circles confirmed that the central high command is heavily backing Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu as its primary Jat Sikh face. Despite his Rajya Sabha term concluding on June 21, the party is utilizing constitutional provisions to retain him in the Union Council of Ministers for the next six months to spearhead the Punjab poll campaign.
6. State Chief Kewal Dhillon Hails Bittu as an “Indispensable Asset” for Punjab
Welcoming the central leadership’s decision to retain Bittu in the Cabinet, Punjab BJP State President Kewal Singh Dhillon praised him as an energetic and high-performing leader. Dhillon stated that Bittu’s close rapport with Union Home Minister Amit Shah will ensure that Punjab’s interests remain front and center in New Delhi.
7. Centre Assures Adequate Urea and DAP Fertilizer Supplies for Kharif Season
Bringing major relief to the state’s agricultural sector, the Punjab BJP released a formal statement confirming that the Central Government has cleared excess fertilizer allocations for Punjab. Following recent representations by Kewal Singh Dhillon, the Union Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers allocated 11.45 lakh metric tonnes (MT) of Urea and 1.80 lakh MT of DAP, significantly higher than the state’s baseline requirements.
8. Dhillon Warns AAP Government Against Hoarding and Black Marketing of Fertilizers
While announcing the central allocation, State Chief Dhillon urged the local state administration to execute flawless grassroots distribution. He reminded the Bhagwant Mann government that the state authorities possess full legal powers to crack down on hoarding and artificial overpricing during the peak sowing season.
9. Core Committee Finalizes “Malwa First” Campaign Blueprint from Barnala and Sangrur
Following mandates from the central leadership, the Punjab BJP finalized its micro-campaign blueprint. The party announced it will contest all 117 assembly seats independently, launching its primary aggressive public outreach from the politically vital Malwa region, specifically centering operations out of Barnala and Sangrur.
10. AAP Rejects BJP Allegations, Claims “Sanjha Morcha” Opponents are Defaming the CM
Responding to the heavy offensive by the BJP and Congress, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann released a video message on Wednesday afternoon. Mann rejected the “fabricated report” charges, claiming that the BJP has “joined hands” with the Akalis and Congress to form a joint front solely to defame him on religious grounds because they cannot defeat him politically.
