AAP MLA Allegedly Slaps Truck Driver in Ludhiana, Issues Clarification After Video Goes Viral
Chhina said she only took the driver’s keys as police and colleagues pressed for an FIR after a viral video showed the roadside clash.
- On Monday, AAP MLA Rajinder Pal Kaur Chhina allegedly slapped a truck driver during an altercation on Daba Road in Ludhiana, Punjab.
- The dispute reportedly began when Chhina's vehicle attempted to overtake, but the truck driver failed to give way despite the MLA's vehicle sounding its hooter repeatedly.
- Viral CCTV footage purportedly shows Chhina exiting her car with a gunman and opening the truck's door. Outraged colleagues demanded police register an FIR.
- Denying the slapping allegation, Chhina claimed she only "raised my arm to take the keys" from the driver, whom she accused of driving rashly. The Opposition, she alleged, is attempting to defame her.
- Opposition leaders have condemned the Aam Aadmi Party government, alleging misuse of power. The incident emerges ahead of the Punjab Assembly election.
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Road rage in Ludhiana? AAP MLA accused of slapping truck driver
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AAP MLA Rajinder Pal Kaur Chhina allegedly slaps truck driver; video goes viral - The Tribune
Allegations of high-handedness against ruling party leaders in Punjab have surfaced again, with a video purportedly showing AAP MLA from Ludhiana South Rajinder Pal Kaur China allegedly slapping a truck driver.
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