Mohali, June 25 -- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday rejected allegations linked to a purported video showing the desecration of Sikh Guru images, saying the person seen in the video is not him.

He said political opponents are unable to challenge him politically, so they are trying to defame him on religious grounds.

He also added that he respects Sri Akal Takht and claimed that all three major political parties have come together to target him in this controversy.

Addressing the press conference, Punjab CM said, "...They cannot fight with me politically, so they are trying to defame me on religious grounds...I cannot challenge Sri Akal Takht...The person seen in the video is not me...All three political parties have unit...