In a sharp escalation of political tensions in Punjab, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal has launched a blistering attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), accusing it of handing over the reins of Punjab to leaders from Delhi. As the state inches closer to the next Vidhan Sabha elections, Badal’s remarks are being seen as a clear signal that the opposition is now in full gear to challenge the ruling party’s growing centralization and alleged administrative overreach.
Speaking at a press conference in Ludhiana, Sukhbir Badal alleged that Punjab is being remotely controlled by a Delhi-based trio — Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and Satyendar Jain — who he claimed are “ruling Punjab in the name of AAP,” while Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has been “reduced to a puppet.” Badal questioned the legitimacy of Sisodia and Jain holding meetings with Punjab bureaucrats, asserting that they held no constitutional authority in the state. His remarks add fuel to an already burning debate about Delhi’s dominance in Punjab’s decision-making under the AAP-led government.
Badal further accused the AAP of accelerating what he described as a spree of loot, knowing their tenure may be limited. According to him, under the pretext of land acquisition and developmental initiatives, the party is allegedly pressuring industrialists, traders, and farmers financially. These comments reflect the opposition’s emerging strategy — to attack AAP not only on governance but also on its perceived misuse of administrative authority for political and financial consolidation.
In a broader context, Sukhbir Badal’s comments were also laced with nationalistic overtones. Expressing gratitude to the Indian Army for safeguarding Punjab during recent border tensions with Pakistan, he claimed that Punjab bore the brunt of 60% of the total attacks. He also lauded the army’s role in defending sacred sites, including the Golden Temple, citing reports that it had been a prime target.
The political rhetoric is intensifying as Punjab’s political landscape prepares for a heated electoral season. Badal’s aggressive posturing marks a shift from sporadic criticism to a structured offensive against the AAP regime. With closed-door strategy meetings underway and SAD leaders consolidating local support, the opposition clearly sees an opening to regain lost ground by tapping into rising discontent over governance, state autonomy, and regional pride.
The tone of the discourse suggests that the next election cycle will be fought not just on issues of development and service delivery but also on the fundamental question of who truly governs Punjab — its elected state leadership or a central party command headquartered in Delhi. For AAP, the days ahead are likely to test its narrative of reform-driven governance against a growing perception of external interference.
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