Jammu, 12 July 2025: BJP spokesperson from Jammu & Kashmir, Dr. Tahir Chowdhary, strongly condemned Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for his remarks targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his diplomatic visits and international honours.
In a sharp rebuttal, Chowdhary called Mann’s comments “irresponsible, childish, and disrespectful to the stature of the Prime Minister.”
He said, “Such statements reflect the immaturity and frustration within the Aam Aadmi Party.
Instead of focusing on governance and addressing Punjab’s grave issues like drug abuse and lawlessness, the Chief Minister is indulging in mockery that belittles India’s global image.”
Dr Chowdhary defended the Prime Minister’s foreign outreach, highlighting how Modi’s diplomacy has elevated India’s global standing.
“PM Modi’s leadership has made India a decisive voice in world affairs, be it during the G20 Presidency, international conflicts, or trade partnerships. Mocking foreign honours and visits is a mockery of India’s growing influence, not just of the Prime Minister,” he asserted.
Responding to Mann’s “JCB machine” comment, Dr Chowdhary said, “Comparing international diplomacy to a crowd gathered around construction equipment is not just bizarre, it exposes the shallow thinking of those who hold constitutional positions but fail to rise above street-level rhetoric.”
On the issue of the PM not holding press conferences, Dr Tahir Chowdhary said, “The Prime Minister speaks directly to the people, answers in Parliament, and remains the most accessible global leader via forums like ‘Mann Ki Baat.’ What Mr. Mann should worry about is why his own government is failing on law and order and how gangsters are flourishing in Punjab.”
Taking strong exception to Mann’s allegations on FIRs and misuse of agencies, the BJP spokesperson stated, “Law takes its own course. If AAP leaders are clean, why are courts not granting them relief? Theatrics won’t work. Public knows the difference between vendetta and accountability.”
Dr. Tahir Chowdhary concluded by urging opposition leaders to maintain the dignity of public discourse.
“Disagreement is part of democracy, but dragging national pride and respected institutions into political mudslinging shows how low the AAP has stooped.”