Goa, Nov. 4 -- Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, launched Congress's campaign for the upcoming assembly elections with a sharp attack on Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann during the 'Insaaf Rally' in Sangrur. Gandhi recounted his past interactions with Mann in Parliament, claiming he could smell alcohol on Mann's breath as early as 11:00 am. Clarifying that personal choices are an individual's business, Gandhi argued that a leader expecting to combat the state's deep-seated substance abuse menace cannot be under the influence every evening and must genuinely feel the pain of Punjab's people.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) swiftly condemned the remarks, calling them a "below-the-belt" cheap shot. AAP Delhi President Saurab...