<p>Under the vigilance department scanner in a land-related case, former Punjab finance minister Manpreet Singh Badal on Monday slammed Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, telling him he could lodge whatever case he wishes against him.</p>.<p>Badal was recently questioned by the state vigilance bureau that had summoned him following a complaint by former MLA Sarup Chand Singla who had alleged irregularities in the purchase of a property in a prime location in Bathinda.</p>.<p>Earlier in the day, CM Mann said in Sangrur that Badal, who brought him into politics, has been booked for his "misdeeds".</p>.<p>"When an FIR is also registered against Manpreet Badal then you know that I do not spare anyone. Alright, Badal brought me into politics," Mann said, adding he continues to stand by his principles.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/national-politics/unfortunate-governor-doesnt-know-if-house-session-was-legal-punjab-cm-1239548.html">Unfortunate Governor doesn't know if House session was legal: Punjab CM</a></strong></p>.<p>Addressing a gathering at a state level function to mark the martyrdom day of Shaheed Udham Singh, Mann said Badal had taken a vow at the native village of Shaheed Bhagat Singh to serve the state but he forgot it and joined the Congress and later BJP.</p>.<p>Reacting to Mann's remarks, Badal in a video message accused him making the statement to gain cheap publicity.</p>.<p>Asserting that he always stood by the principles of his erstwhile party People's Party of Punjab (PPP), Badal said it was Mann who has abdicated those principles.</p>.<p>Mann was once a close-aide of Badal when he joined the PPP in 2011.</p>.<p>Taking a swipe at Mann, Badal said the chief minister was travelling in a cavalcade, a helicopter and aeroplanes throughout the country like a 'mughliya shehzada' (Mughal price!).</p>.<p>"Cowards give threats, Badal said, "You chose the wrong man and I am not scared of your threats.”</p>.<p>Badal further told the chief minister he has police and vigilance departments under him and he can lodge a case against him as per his wish. "I am not scared. Do whatever you want to."</p>.<p>Badal is facing a vigilance probe following a complaint filed by former MLA Sarup Chand Singla who had alleged that the former FM as a minister had abused his position by converting commercial plots into a residential plot for himself.</p>
<p>Under the vigilance department scanner in a land-related case, former Punjab finance minister Manpreet Singh Badal on Monday slammed Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, telling him he could lodge whatever case he wishes against him.</p>.<p>Badal was recently questioned by the state vigilance bureau that had summoned him following a complaint by former MLA Sarup Chand Singla who had alleged irregularities in the purchase of a property in a prime location in Bathinda.</p>.<p>Earlier in the day, CM Mann said in Sangrur that Badal, who brought him into politics, has been booked for his "misdeeds".</p>.<p>"When an FIR is also registered against Manpreet Badal then you know that I do not spare anyone. Alright, Badal brought me into politics," Mann said, adding he continues to stand by his principles.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/national-politics/unfortunate-governor-doesnt-know-if-house-session-was-legal-punjab-cm-1239548.html">Unfortunate Governor doesn't know if House session was legal: Punjab CM</a></strong></p>.<p>Addressing a gathering at a state level function to mark the martyrdom day of Shaheed Udham Singh, Mann said Badal had taken a vow at the native village of Shaheed Bhagat Singh to serve the state but he forgot it and joined the Congress and later BJP.</p>.<p>Reacting to Mann's remarks, Badal in a video message accused him making the statement to gain cheap publicity.</p>.<p>Asserting that he always stood by the principles of his erstwhile party People's Party of Punjab (PPP), Badal said it was Mann who has abdicated those principles.</p>.<p>Mann was once a close-aide of Badal when he joined the PPP in 2011.</p>.<p>Taking a swipe at Mann, Badal said the chief minister was travelling in a cavalcade, a helicopter and aeroplanes throughout the country like a 'mughliya shehzada' (Mughal price!).</p>.<p>"Cowards give threats, Badal said, "You chose the wrong man and I am not scared of your threats.”</p>.<p>Badal further told the chief minister he has police and vigilance departments under him and he can lodge a case against him as per his wish. "I am not scared. Do whatever you want to."</p>.<p>Badal is facing a vigilance probe following a complaint filed by former MLA Sarup Chand Singla who had alleged that the former FM as a minister had abused his position by converting commercial plots into a residential plot for himself.</p>