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Punjab Politics Brings Egg Battles, Tea Stops and Election Theatre

Punjab’s politics has recently featured eggs, tea and sports.

Mahua Moitra said BJP workers threw eggs at her in West Bengal.

Ravneet Singh Bittu said AAP supporters threw eggs and stones at his convoy in Punjab.

Raghav Chadha, who moved from the AAP to the BJP, stopped for tea in Amritsar.

The article says people were watching closely to see whom he met.

Navjot Singh Sidhu has shown his weight loss online, but the article says he may have less political influence now.

Bhagwant Mann played volleyball before the elections.

The article says the game also helped him show voters that he was energetic and in control.

Key facts

Egg allegation in West Bengal: Mahua Moitra alleged that BJP workers pelted eggs at her.
Egg and stone allegation in Punjab: Ravneet Singh Bittu alleged that AAP supporters attacked his convoy with eggs and stones.
Raghav Chadha’s political move: Chadha joined the BJP along with six other Rajya Sabha MPs after leaving the AAP.
Tea-stall visit: Chadha stopped at Amritsar’s Giani Tea Stall, where he discussed Punjab politics.
Navjot Singh Sidhu: Sidhu has displayed his weight loss on social media, while the article assesses his current political relevance as limited.
Bhagwant Mann’s appearance: Mann played volleyball with players from his Dhuri constituency ahead of the Assembly elections.
Earlier political sports display: Former chief minister Amarinder Singh was previously shown playing badminton, according to the article.

indianexpress.com · 12 hrs ago