Rahul Gandhi's alcohol barb sparks AAP backlash

Rahul Gandhi accuses Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann of alcohol use during parliamentary sessions, triggering AAP's criticism ahead of 2027 Punjab Assembly elections.

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Nov 5, 2026

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Rahul Gandhi's alcohol barb sparks AAP backlash

Rahul Gandhi accuses Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann of alcohol use during parliamentary sessions, triggering AAP's criticism ahead of 2027 Punjab Assembly elections.

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Rahul Gandhi accuses Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann of alcohol use during parliamentary sessions, triggering AAP's criticism ahead of 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. Rahul Gandhi accused Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of alcohol consumption during parliamentary sessions, prompting AAP to call his rally 'directionless'…

Rahul Gandhi attacks Bhagwant Mann

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi criticized Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's anti-drug record and accused him of regular alcohol consumption during parliamentary sessions.

“This cm bhagwant mann used to crack jokes in lok sabha while sitting with is and liquor smell came from him at 11:00 am”

AAP calls rally directionless

Aam Aadmi Party labeled Gandhi's Insaaf Rally as 'directionless' and accused Congress of lacking a vision for Punjab's development.

Gandhi questions AAP's drug promises

Gandhi questions AAP's drug promises

Gandhi challenged AAP's claim of eradicating drugs in Punjab and asked what steps they took to fulfill their commitment.

“When aap came to punjab they promised of eradicating drugs i want to ask you from where they have eradicated drugs they cannot do it”

Gandhi references Sidhu Moosewala

Gandhi recalled Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala's killing and accused the government of failing to protect talent from gangsterism.

“What happened to the son of balkaur singh has become a fashion in punjab now anyone who has talent is shot down now”

Gandhi targets Amit Shah

Gandhi accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of enabling gangsterism through Delhi-based government control over Punjab.

Gandhi challenges Modi

Gandhi accused Prime Minister Modi of working with billionaires and US President Trump on drug policy in Punjab.

“Why the prime minister has not publicly challenged the us president's statements”

AAP criticizes Congress

AAP claimed Congress is a 'fragmented political organisation' with diminishing electoral relevance across India.

“Congress has been reduced to a fragmented political organisation with diminishing electoral relevance across the country”

2027 Punjab Assembly elections

Both Congress and AAP prepare for 2027 Punjab Assembly elections despite being partners in the INDIA bloc at the national level.

Gandhi's campaign promise

Gandhi promised a Congress government focused on farmers, small businesses, and employment generation in Punjab.

The short version

Rahul Gandhi accused Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of alcohol consumption during parliamentary sessions, prompting AAP to call his rally 'directionless' ahead of 2027 Punjab Assembly elections.

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