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'To defame Punjab': Mann govt slams Centre for landing US plane with illegal immigrants in Amritsar

IndiaTimes Friday, 14 February 2025 ()
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann accuses BJP of trying to defame Punjab as another US flight with illegal Indian immigrants is set to land in Amritsar. Mann questions why only Punjab is being targeted, suggesting political motives. Punjab finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema also criticizes BJP, alleging a smear campaign to overshadow Gujarat's issues.
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