{"id":62933,"date":"2026-04-01T21:13:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T15:43:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/punjabenews.com\/English\/?p=62933"},"modified":"2026-04-01T21:15:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T15:45:26","slug":"chandigarh-blast-condemnable-bjps-blame-game-equally-unfortunate-baltej-pannu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/punjabenews.com\/English\/punjab\/chandigarh-blast-condemnable-bjps-blame-game-equally-unfortunate-baltej-pannu\/","title":{"rendered":"Chandigarh Blast Condemnable; BJP\u2019s Blame Game Equally Unfortunate: Baltej Pannu"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Chandigarh News (April 1):<\/span> Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu strongly condemned the recent blast in Chandigarh, calling it a deeply unfortunate and condemnable incident. Expressing relief, Pannu noted that there was no loss of life or property in the explosion.<\/p>\n<p>However, Pannu also criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for indulging in immediate blame politics over the incident. He said that such reactions are equally condemnable and irresponsible, especially at a time when facts are yet to be fully established. \u201cThe BJP, which has complete administrative control over Chandigarh, must take responsibility instead of shifting blame,\u201d he asserted.<\/p>\n<p>Pannu reiterated AAP\u2019s long-standing demand that Chandigarh be handed over to Punjab, emphasizing that the city rightfully belongs to the state. He expressed confidence that the Punjab government would manage and administer Chandigarh in a far more efficient and people-centric manner.<\/p>\n<p>Referring to Chandigarh\u2019s identity as the \u2018City Beautiful,\u2019 Pannu said that the current administrative condition of the city under BJP\u2019s control is visible to all. He stressed that while AAP does not wish to politicize the blast, it is important to highlight governance issues that have affected the city over time.<\/p>\n<p>Drawing a parallel with Punjab\u2019s recent progress, Pannu stated that despite various challenges and restrictions, the state has moved steadily on the path of development over the past four years. He concluded by condemning both the incident and the premature politicization surrounding it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chandigarh News (April 1): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu strongly condemned the recent blast in Chandigarh, calling it a deeply unfortunate and condemnable incident. Expressing relief, Pannu noted that there was no loss of life or property in the explosion. 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