# Punjab Government U-Turns, Supports Jagtar Hawara Parole

2026-08-08T17:40:40+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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The Punjab government has reversed its earlier position and now supports granting parole to Jagtar Singh Hawara, a convicted extremist. In March 2026, it had written to Tihar Jail recommending rejection of his application. NDTV reports the U-turn may be an attempt by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to signal to Sikh voters that the AAP is willing to engage with emotionally charged community issues. The move comes ahead of state elections.

## Coverage

- ndtv.com <https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/in-outreach-to-sikhs-aap-government-makes-u-turn-on-extremists-parole-11884338>
- ndtv.com <https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/the-reasons-behind-bhagwant-manns-u-turn-on-chief-ministers-murder-convict-jagtar-singh-hawara-11884692>

Tags: AAP, Beant Singh case, Jagtar Singh Hawara, parole, Punjab government, Sikh politics
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