Chandigarh, May 7 -- The political war of words over the recent explosions in Punjab intensified on Thursday as Governor Gulab Chand Kataria broke his silence on the allegations leveled by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.

Addressing the media on the sidelines of an event in Chandigarh, the Governor distanced himself from the political crossfire, stating that while he does not represent any political party, he believes that engaging in a blame game yields no benefits. He emphasized that instead of finger-pointing, the state needs a robust strategy to prevent such incidents in the future.

Governor Kataria noted that the timing of these disturbances coincided with the first anniversary of 'Operation Sindoor,' suggesting that certain forces are ...