Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann tendered an apology for the allegedly casteist remarks made by Aam Aadmi Party candidate Laljit Singh Bhullar who is contesting from the Khadoor Sahib Lok Sabha constituency. Bhullar had sparked controversy with certain comments against Congress leader Harminder Singh Gill at an election rally. Despite issuing a video apology, Bhullar had failed to apologize to Gill. Mann, while addressing a campaign rally for Bhullar, emphasized that the AAP does not support such behavior and does not engage in caste-based or religious politics. He revealed that he had immediately instructed Bhullar to apologize unconditionally and that Bhullar had sought forgiveness at the Harmandir Sahib. Mann expressed his respect for all communities and made it clear that such conduct would not be tolerated in the future.