Mohali, December 24: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday sparked another controversy when he indulged in a verbal spat with a journalist during a press conference held at Mohali. Bhagwant Mann lashed out at the journalist when he was asked question related to the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD). During the argument, he also called President of SAD “fool”. He reiterated that the AAP is the main opposition party in Punjab and not the SAD. AIUDF Chief Badruddin Ajmal Apologises After Calling Journalist Dog, Threatening Physical Assault.

The AAP MLA not only refused to answer the question of the journalist but also manhandled him. After the fellow incident reporters present there threatened to leave the press conference. The entire incident is recorded on the camera, and the video is now doing rounds on social media.

Video of The Incident:

It is not the first time that Mann was involved in a controversy. In 2016 also, he misbehaved with media persons during a rally in Bassi Pathana in Punjab’s Fatehgarh Sahib. He allegedly misbehaved with the reporters and used derogatory remarks against the media. Bhagwant Mann Demands Lifetime Ban if Lawmaker Resigns Prematurely.

In the same year, the AAP MP live-streamed the security arrangements at the Parliament House complex on social media. After facing flak for his act, the AAP MP had defended his move saying he was only showing people how Parliament functioned. He was found guilty by the parliamentary panel and was suspended from the Lok Sabha for the remainder of that session.

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