Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit took exception to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann skipping the reception held for President Droupadi Murmu during her maiden visit to Chandigarh on Saturday.
While welcoming Murmu at the Raj Bhavan, the governor noted Mann’s absence from the event.
Purohit said he had invited Mann for the civic reception. “He (Mann) had even accepted it. He may have some compulsions,” the governor said.
According to Purohit, Mann instead sent a representative.
“No matter how occupied one is, I feel it is important to fulfill one’s constitutional responsibility,” he asserted.
The President was in Chandigarh to witness the Indian Air Force aerial show at Sukhna lake. Ministers of Punjab Government also witnessed the show.
It was a startling experience to witness the glorious air show in the presence of Hon’ble President of India Ms. Droupadi Murmu at Sukhna Lake, Chandigarh.
My heartfelt greetings to IAF warriors & veterans on #AirForceDay. The whole nation is proud of them. pic.twitter.com/K4R7rSYEfx
— Aman Arora (@AroraAmanSunam) October 8, 2022
It may be mentioned that the governor and the Aam Aadmi Party government was involved in a squabble over holding a session of the Punjab Assembly.
The governor had withdrawn the permission to hold a special session on 22 September, during which the government wanted to bring only a confidence motion in the House.
Purohit then gave his nod to hold the session from 27 September, but only after the government provided him the details of the legislative business that were to be carried out.
The Punjab BJP criticized Mann for skipping the function held in honour of the President.
Punjab BJP General Secretary Subhash Sharma said it is unfortunate that Mann skipped the event and asked the chief minister to understand his constitutional responsibility.
