The political storm in Punjab over a controversial video involving Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has taken a new turn. Jagmandeep Singh, known as Jagman Samra — the man who first shared the video — has now made a fresh allegation. He claims he received the clip from a Rajya Sabha MP.
Jagman Samra Names Swati Maliwal in Video Row
In a video statement, which is the third part of his version of events, Samra alleged that AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal sent him the controversial video. According to PTC News, Samra, who is currently based in Canada, claimed that Maliwal shared the video after being beaten up and humiliated by security staff of Arvind Kejriwal.
The video, which is around 4.56 seconds long, is the latest in a series of statements from Samra. He has alleged that the room where the video was shot was booked in the name of Jarnail Singh, a former AAP MLA who has since died. The exact connection between Jarnail Singh and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann is not yet known.
Maliwal Unavailable for Comment
Despite multiple attempts to reach Swati Maliwal for a response, she was unavailable for comments, as reported by the original story. This leaves the allegations from Samra unverified at this stage.
"Jagman Samra alleges he got the controversial clip from a Rajya Sabha MP." — The Tribune (via X)
Background of the Controversy
The controversy began when a video clip surfaced online, leading to a political firestorm in Punjab. Samra, who initially shared the clip, has now come forward with a detailed account of how he obtained it. His latest claim directly implicates a sitting Rajya Sabha MP from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the same party that Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann belongs to.
Samra has also stated that he has known CM Bhagwant Mann since childhood, adding a personal layer to the unfolding political drama.
Our Take: A Serious Allegation That Needs Investigation
This is a serious claim. Jagman Samra is not just a random social media user — he is the person who started this entire controversy by sharing the video. Now, by naming a sitting Rajya Sabha MP as the source, he has raised the stakes significantly.
In our view, this allegation cannot be dismissed lightly. If true, it suggests a coordinated effort involving an MP to damage the reputation of a sitting Chief Minister. If false, it is a dangerous attempt to drag political figures into a murky scandal. Either way, Swati Maliwal must respond publicly. Silence in such matters only fuels speculation.
The fact that the hotel room was booked in the name of a deceased former AAP MLA also raises questions. Who actually booked the room? And why was a dead person's name used? These are details that law enforcement must investigate thoroughly.
For now, the ball is in Swati Maliwal's court. Her response — or lack of it — will determine how this story unfolds next.
