Congress, AAP trade attacks ahead of Punjab Assembly polls
In short
Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party exchanged personal attacks ahead of the Punjab Assembly elections. Rahul Gandhi made alcohol-related remarks about Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and accused the AAP of not handling Punjab’s drug problem.
What the reporting says
Congress and Aam Aadmi Party leaders traded personal attacks ahead of the Punjab Assembly elections, with chief minister Bhagwant Mann facing alcohol-related jibes from Rahul Gandhi during campaigning. Gandhi also accused the AAP of failing to tackle Punjab’s drug problem and said control lies with Delhi. The exchange adds to the political tension as both parties prepare for the polls.
Why it matters
Ahead of the Punjab Assembly elections, Congress and AAP stepped up personal attacks during campaigning. The back-and-forth raises the temperature of the election campaign between the two parties.