Punjab News: Here's What Harpal Cheema Said on Rumours of CM Bhagwant Mann’s Replacement

Punjab News: Here's What Harpal Cheema Said on Rumours of CM Bhagwant Mann’s Replacement

Punjab Latest News Today Harpal Cheema on Rumours of CM Bhagwant Mann's New Replacement: Punjab's Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema has reacted to the rumours suggesting that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is considering a new face for the Chief Minister's position after Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s recent hospitalization. (Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Health Update)

The speculation emerged following Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s recent hospitalization at Fortis Hospital for three days. Rumors circulated that CM Mann might be replaced, with either Harpal Cheema or Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan tipped as potential successors.

After meeting CM Bhagwant Mann at the hospital, Harpal Cheema provided a clarification, stating that the Chief Minister is in good health and has fully recovered. "He is absolutely fit now," Cheema reassured, putting to rest concerns about CM Mann's well-being. (Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Health Update) The Finance Minister also highlighted that even during his stay in the hospital, CM Mann continued to fulfill his duties, signing several important files.

Addressing the rumors of a leadership change in an exclusive conversation with Rozana Spokesman, Cheema labeled them as "baseless" and blamed the opposition for spreading such unfounded claims. "There is no truth to these rumours. Bhagwant Mann will continue to serve as the Chief Minister of Punjab," he affirmed. 

With this clear statement from Harpal Cheema, it is evident that AAP has no plans for a change in leadership, and CM Bhagwant Mann remains firmly at the helm of Punjab's government.