The Impressive TimesChandigarh, July 14 – Union Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing, Ravneet Singh Bittu, launched a scathing attack on Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, accusing him of glorifying drugs, corruption, and criminal behavior through his past as a comedian. Addressing the media in Chandigarh, Bittu claimed that Mann’s earlier performances continue to influence his governance, harming Punjab’s institutions and social fabric.
Bittu alleged that Mann’s lifestyle and past behavior raise serious questions about his suitability to hold high office. He accused the CM of being habitually intoxicated, even during official meetings. Referring to a recent inter-state discussion on water sharing with the Haryana CM, Bittu claimed Mann was visibly under the influence and failed to address the media properly.
Citing an incident from Frankfurt Airport, Bittu said Mann’s fall due to intoxication—which led to his turban slipping—was an international embarrassment. He further claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar had to step in diplomatically to control the fallout.
Bittu also played excerpts from Mann’s earlier comedy shows such as Jugnu Kehnda Hai and Jugnu Mast Mast, alleging that they promoted bribery in the education system, illegal liquor trade, and misrepresented teachers and public servants. “These shows weren’t harmless comedy. They carried dangerous messages that undermined public trust in institutions,” Bittu said.
He went on to say that in some skits, Mann—while portraying a fictional chief minister—openly advocated drug distribution, electoral malpractice, and the use of weapons to influence voters. “What he used to joke about is now policy under his regime,” Bittu said, linking the satire to real-life allegations during the Ludhiana West by-election.
The Union Minister accused Mann of mocking the very idea of educational reform, referring to his current ‘Sikhya Kranti’ project as a continuation of the distorted narratives once peddled in comedy shows. “How can someone who ridiculed education lead Punjab’s youth out of the drug crisis?” he asked.
Bittu further alleged a silent understanding between Bhagwant Mann and the Badal family, claiming both have, at different times, enabled Punjab’s drug problem. He pointed out that in one performance, Mann even encouraged opium consumption as a way to gain strength after the age of 35. “Who supported these messages? Who financed these shows?” he questioned, promising a full-fledged probe into the matter if the BJP comes to power in 2027.
Calling the AAP government a “regime of propaganda and deception,” Bittu said Punjab has witnessed a deterioration in law and order, worsening drug addiction, and a sharp decline in education quality under Mann’s leadership. “The people of Punjab must awaken to the truth. This is not entertainment—it’s misgovernance dressed as comedy,” he concluded.
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