24 March
Sandeep Dhand Ludhiana
Sukhbir Singh Badal, the president of Shiromani Akali Dal, offered prayers at Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib, emphasizing the significance of the occasion during Hola Mahalla. Expressing his satisfaction at paying homage alongside the entire Akali Dal leadership, Badal addressed pressing political matters. In response to Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal’s arrest, he accused Punjab’s CM Bhagwant Mann of orchestrating a larger scam, alleging funds diversion from Punjab to Delhi. Meanwhile, Bibi Jagir Kaur urged the government to transfer Bhai Amritpal Singh to a Punjab jail.
On the prospect of an election alliance with BJP, she insisted on resolving Punjab-related issues before any agreement. Dr. Daljit Singh Cheema highlighted the tragic toll of 21 lives lost to poisonous liquor in the Chief Minister’s district, criticizing the CM’s purported lack of empathy amid the crisis, juxtaposing it with the attention garnered by Kejriwal’s arrest in Delhi. As Punjab gears up for elections, these statements underscore the complex interplay of regional politics and the pressing concerns facing its populace.