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AAP says Mann held 3 hours at airport fined ₹50,000
The Hindu·
AAP claimed Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was detained three hours at Delhi airport after Paris and fined ₹50,000. Spokesperson Baltej Pannu said officials cited tremendous pressure from above before issuing the challan. Mann attended SIAL Paris 2026 from October 17 to 21 after the High Court allowed his trip. Pannu linked it to Centre denials of foreign travel clearance.
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What It Means For You
- Mann's Paris visit followed a High Court order against Centre travel denial.
- AAP said Consul General in Paris did not meet Mann as protocol required.
- Pannu alleged Centre obstruction of Punjab investment outreach abroad.
What's Happening
- Pannu said luggage checks were used as excuses during the three hour hold.
- Mann launched Punjab products at the food festival per party statements.
- AAP claimed foreign visit permission was denied at least four times earlier.
SIAL Paris trade fair dates
- SIAL Paris 2026 ran from October 17 to 21.
- Mann challenged an arbitrary Centre denial through the High Court.
- Pannu accused the Centre of undermining Punjab and Punjabi identity.
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