Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday accused the BJP-led central government of muzzling the state’s federal and constitutional rights by elevating justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra as the chief justice of the Punjab and Haryana high court without obtaining his approval.

AAP govt convenes meeting after Union government notifies Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra’s appointment without waiting for chief minister Bhagwant Mann’s response.

Punjab government opposes Ashwani Kumar Mishra's appointment as Chief Justice, urging the Centre to halt the oath ceremony.