Arvind Kejriwal meets Punjab officials without CM Bhagwant Mann

A meeting convened by Kejriwal in New Delhi with top officials of the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) on Monday triggered a controversy. The state chief secretary and secretary (power) were present at the meeting. This gave fresh fodder to Opposition parties that have long accused Kejriwal of remote controlling the Punjab government from Delhi.

"IAS officers summoned by Arvind Kejriwal in CM Bhagwant Mann's absence. This exposes the de-facto CM and Delhi remote control. Clear breach of federalism, insult to Punjabi pride. Both must clarify (sic)," tweeted former Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu. Former Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh alleged that the "worst had happened" and that Kejriwal "has taken over Punjab" long before expected.