Punjab's 'Sacred Saroops' Row: AAP-Akali Dal Clash, CM Mann's Resignation Demanded

• A controversy erupted over 328 missing sacred Saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib in Punjab, intensifying the political battle between AAP and Akali Dal.
• CM Bhagwant Mann claimed 169 Saroops were recovered from Nabh Kanwal Raja Sahib Dera in Nawanshahr during an SIT probe.
• Punjab ministers, including Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, later clarified that records for the 169 Saroops were accurate and no wrongdoing was found, attributing CM's statement to 'miscommunication'.
• Shiromani Akali Dal, led by Dr. Daljit Singh Cheema, attacked the government's U-turn, demanding CM Mann's resignation for making false claims and hurting religious sentiments.
• The incident raises serious questions about the government's functioning and handling of sensitive religious issues in Punjab.

Why It Matters: CM Mann faces resignation demands after ministers contradict his claims on missing sacred Saroops.