The Bhagwant Mann government's sudden support for parole for Khalistani extremist Jagtar Singh Hawara, reversing its earlier opposition, is seen as a political calculation ahead of Punjab's 2027 elections. Analysts suggest it aims to counter a potential Akali Dal-BJP alliance and the rise of Amritpal Singh, while shifting the final decision to the BJP-led Delhi administration.
Mann's U-Turn on Hawara Parole Seen as Political Move
Source: NDTV