Last Update: March 18, 2023, 09:40 AM IST
The ‘Barsi’ will be held just days after a purported interview of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, aired by a private channel, in which he allegedly made some lewd comments about the slain singer. (News18)
Congress sources said that though they would not officially make an announcement that could turn ‘Barsi’ into a political event, the party wanted to highlight Musewala and his murder to put pressure on the Mann government.
The father of slain Punjabi singer Sidhu Musewala on Sunday announced a large gathering on his son’s first death anniversary, a gathering keenly watched by his followers and political leaders, with the state Congress top leadership expected to attend. was expected. The controversy has erupted after the controversial interview of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, accused of planning the hit on the singer.
Balkaur Singh, father of the slain singer, had recently announced the date of the ‘barsi’ through a video message, asking his followers and fans to gather at Mansa on Sunday. Preparations are going on in the new grain market in Mansa, the meeting place. The Mansa administration is also keeping a close watch and is expecting a huge crowd and elaborate arrangements have been made for the function.
In view of the death threats being received by Balkaur Singh, Mansa Deputy Commissioner Baldeep Kaur has announced a ban on flying drones in New Anaj Mandi on Sunday. On Friday, Mansa SSP Nanak Singh along with senior police officers including Bathinda range ADGP SPS Parmar visited the venue and took stock of the security arrangements.
Interestingly, ‘Barsi’ will be held days after a purported interview of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, aired by a private channel, in which he allegedly made some lewd comments about the slain singer.
Musewala’s family has expressed their anger over the broadcast of the interview, questioning how it was recorded from inside the high-security prison. Balkaur Singh had criticized the Punjab government over the interview and demanded an inquiry into it.
The temperature in political circles has also risen with the fact that top Congress leaders are expected to attend the event, which comes just days after Balkaur Singh staged a ‘dharna’ outside the Punjab Assembly demanding justice for his son. The latter has come, alleging that the real ‘criminals’ are. Haven’t been arrested.
The family is upset with the way Bhagwant Mann Sarkar is handling the situation. Balkaur Singh had called off the ‘dharna’ after the Punjab Chief Minister assured him that he would meet him personally after March 20.
Ever since the murder of the slain singer, the Congress has raised its voice. “This is a gross breakdown of law and order in Punjab. While the chief minister was attending the G20 conference, one of the country’s most wanted criminals, Lawrence Bishnoi, was conveniently giving interviews from a jail cell in Punjab,” said Pratap Bajwa, leader of the opposition in the assembly.
Congress sources said that though they would not make an official announcement that could turn ‘Barsi’ into a political event, the party intended to expose Musewala – who had contested on a Congress ticket – and press for his murder. Value for Govt.
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