Political Pressure Mounts as Laljit Bhullar Steps Down from Cabinet

Punjab Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar resigned from his post on Saturday following a controversy linked to the alleged suicide of a senior official of the Punjab Warehousing Corporation. According to sources, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann had sought Bhullar’s resignation after the issue intensified. The minister’s name had surfaced in connection with the case, leading to mounting pressure on the state government. Taking serious note of the matter, the Chief Minister has ordered a probe into the circumstances surrounding the official’s death. A government spokesperson stated that the investigation will examine whether Bhullar had any role in the incident. The Chief Minister has made it clear that any form of misconduct or irregularity within the government will not be tolerated. Officials indicated that further action will be taken based on the findings of the inquiry. The development is being viewed as a message from the ruling government that no minister or legislator is above the law in cases involving corruption or misuse of power. Following the resignation, discussions have also intensified regarding the possible induction of a new face into the Punjab Cabinet.