India, June 25 -- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has reiterated that he is not the person seen in a viral video linked to an alleged sacrilege controversy, claiming that the individual in the footage is an impostor wearing a mask resembling him.

Mann maintained that the circulating clip has been misrepresented and insisted that facial similarities in the video are being deliberately used to create confusion and political controversy. He firmly rejected allegations connecting him to the incident and said the matter is part of a targeted smear campaign.

The controversy revolves around a video that has triggered strong political reactions and public debate in Punjab, with opposition parties demanding accountability and religious bodie...