Chandigarh, February 16 – Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann may miss the "anti-drug" mega rally in Moga as he has been undergoing treatment in a private hospital in Mohali after experiencing exhaustion on Sunday evening.
The "anti-drug rally," part of the government's "Yuddh Nasheyan Viruddh" campaign, will feature AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Mann's cabinet colleagues.
A statement from Fortis Hospital on Sunday said, "Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann visited Fortis Hospital Mohali on February 15, 2026, for a routine medical evaluation. He underwent a comprehensive clinical assessment and standard diagnostic investigations. All vital parameters are stable and within normal limits. He is currently experiencing exhaustion and has been admitted for observation and supportive care. His condition is stable, and he remains under the supervision of a multidisciplinary medical team."
The Chief Minister was rushed to Fortis Hospital from the town of Dhuri after his blood pressure spiked.
On Sunday, Kejriwal and CM Mann paid their respects at the revered Rankeshwar Mahadev Temple and performed "puja" at the historic Siddh Peeth in Dhuri.
Addressing the people during the festival, AAP chief Kejriwal described Mahashivratri as a civilizational celebration rooted in India's ancient spiritual tradition and prayed that Lord Bholenath's grace always remains upon every citizen.
CM Mann reiterated that the government remained firmly committed to preserving and promoting the state's rich spiritual and cultural heritage for future generations.
He emphasized that from commemorating the Shaheedi Diwas of Guru Teg Bahadur to celebrating the Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Ravidass, the government continued to honor its glorious legacy with pride and devotion.
CM Mann was discharged from Fortis Hospital in September 2025 after he was hospitalized following exhaustion and a low heart rate. At that time, his visit to flood-affected areas of Punjab was also cancelled due to his illness. In September 2024, when he was hospitalized, Fortis said that due to an increase in pressure in the Chief Minister's pulmonary artery, there was increased pressure on his heart, leading to irregular blood pressure.
