Some parties trying to divide people in Punjab: CM Mann

Seechewal (Jalandhar): Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday said that some political parties in Punjab were trying to divide people in the name of religion and cautioned people against divisive politics. He also said that there were forces that wanted to gain power by creating communal strife, but they would not succeed because people in Punjab celebrated all festivals together.Addressing a religious function, organised by environmentalist and Rajya Sabha member Baba Balbir Singh Seechewal to mark the 38th death anniversary of Sant Avtar Singh, Mann said politics of some parties revolved around creating divisions between communities and then frightening both sides for votes. "People must remain cautious of such politics. These people spread hatred by dividing society on the basis of caste and religion, but the AAP does not believe in such politics," he said."It is high time that Punjabis unite to give a befitting reply to divisive forces that are enemies of the peace, amity and communal harmony of the state. Those trying to disturb communal harmony are enemies of Punjab because they want to push the state back into dark days," he said.He also highlighted enactment of the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Amendment Act 2026 and said that it would act as a deterrent and no one would dare to commit such crimes in the future.He also inaugurated a new astroturf at the Sant Avtar Singh Memorial Hockey Stadium.