Former Punjab Minister and MLA Pargat Singh has publicly criticized Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for his silence on the ongoing India-US Trade Deal. In a tweet posted 18 hours ago, Pargat Singh pointed out that not a single statement has come from Mann regarding the trade agreement, raising questions about the Punjab government’s stance.
Singh further drew a comparison, stating, “Just like Modi is scared of Trump, Mann is silent out of fear of Amit Shah,” suggesting that political pressures may be influencing the CM’s public communications.
Political analysts note that the India-US trade deal has significant implications for Indian states, including Punjab, which is heavily reliant on agriculture and manufacturing exports. Singh’s remarks highlight growing concerns among opposition leaders over the lack of clarity from state authorities on how the deal might affect the local economy.
The former minister’s criticism comes amid a period of heightened political scrutiny for the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab, with opposition parties calling for greater transparency on matters impacting trade, investment, and employment.
No response from Chief Minister Mann’s office has been reported yet regarding Pargat Singh’s statements.