Sukhbir Badal Attacks Bhagwant Mann Over Akal Takht Row, BJP Seeks CBI Probe
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Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal has launched a scathing attack on Mann, accusing him of challenging the authority of the Akal Takht Sahib - the highest temporal authority for Sikhs.
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Type Policy
Source NDTV - India
Published Thursday, 18 June 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
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PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right