Chandigarh, Feb. 26 -- Sukhbir Singh Badal, president of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), on Thursday strongly condemned Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for allegedly withdrawing the security cover of Punjabi artist Gippy Grewal, claiming the move was politically motivated.
In a statement issued here, Badal alleged that Grewal's security was withdrawn shortly after the artist met him at his residence.
He described the decision as part of a pattern in which security cover was allegedly removed from individuals perceived to be supportive of the SAD.
The Akali Dal chief claimed that a similar action had earlier been taken against Nanaksar 'samprada' head Baba Ghalla Singh after he appealed to people to support the party.
He further alleg...