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‘Returning the bottle’: BJP’s Ravneet Bittu detained after protest near Mann’s convoy

‘Returning the bottle’: BJP’s Ravneet Bittu detained after protest near Mann’s convoy

10 sourcesUpdated 19 Sept 2026, 8:55 am Coverage regionsGlobal · International
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This view focuses on ‘Returning the bottle’: BJP’s Ravneet Bittu detained after protest near Mann’s convoy. It also highlights BJP’s Ravneet Bittu detained after waving liquor bottle, eggs at CM’s convoy in Ludhiana | Hindustan Times.

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‘Returning the bottle’: BJP’s Ravneet Bittu detained after protest near Mann’s convoy

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BJP leader and former Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu was detained by Ludhiana Police after protesting with eggs and tomatoes as Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's convoy passed by. The detention followed Bittu's allegations that his own cavalcade had been attacked by AAP workers near Batala the previous day while travelling for a BJP anti-drug yatra. Bittu claimed the prior incident damaged multiple vehicles and stated he informed the Union Home Ministry about the security concerns.

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BJP’s Ravneet Bittu detained after waving liquor bottle, eggs at CM’s convoy in Ludhiana | Hindustan Times

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Punjab Police detained BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu in Ludhiana after he staged a protest outside the Punjab Agricultural University as Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's convoy passed. Bittu held up a liquor bottle, eggs, and tomatoes, claiming he was returning the items thrown at his own convoy during a previous journey. He stated that BJP workers would exercise their right to protest political disruptions, while noting the AAP denied involvement in the earlier attack.

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Ravneet Bittu detained after trying to throw eggs, tomatoes at CM Mann's convoy

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Former Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu was detained by Punjab Police after protesting near the Punjab Agricultural University gate during Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's visit. Bittu held up a bottle of liquor and attempted to return eggs and tomatoes allegedly thrown at his cavalcade on Friday. He asserted that political opposition cannot be silenced through police action and vowed that BJP workers would continue staging democratic protests.

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BJP’s Ravneet Bittu detained after egg, tomato protest against Bhagwant Mann’s convoy

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BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu was detained by Punjab Police in Ludhiana after protesting near Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's convoy with liquor bottles, eggs, and tomatoes. Bittu told the Chief Minister to enjoy his liquor while criticizing governance issues. His detention followed claims that his convoy had been targeted by AAP workers near Batala the day before, prompting him to warn state officials regarding his safety.

theprint.in Neutral framing Reported

Ex-Union Minister Ravneet Bittu detained for ‘attacking’ Punjab CM Mann’s cavalcade in Ludhiana

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BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu was detained by Punjab Police in Ludhiana after demonstrating near the Punjab Agricultural University gate as Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's cavalcade passed. Bittu held up a liquor bottle and returned eggs and tomatoes that he alleged were thrown at his vehicles during a prior incident near Batala. He argued that police action cannot silence political opposition and maintained that BJP workers will continue their demonstrations.