Political Firestorm Erupts in Punjab: Controversy Surrounds AAP Government
Rahul Gandhi accused the AAP government of threats and torture after Gulzar Singh’s death and demanded Harpal Cheema’s resignation and an impartial probe.
- On Wednesday, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi demanded Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Cheema's resignation and called for an impartial probe into the death of Gulzar Singh.
- Gulzar Singh, a 47-year-old Dalit from Dirba, died Monday night after allegedly consuming poison following an event where he confronted Cheema about the unabated drug supply in the area.
- Following a complaint by Singh's family, five people were booked for abetment of suicide under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita; a video shows Singh questioning Cheema about drug availability in his area.
- Both the BJP and Congress targeted the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann-led government, with opposition parties alleging Singh was pressured into taking his life after questioning the minister.
- Gandhi referenced Mohanjeet Singh, a villager allegedly tortured for protesting against Mann, claiming the administration employs a "dangerous pattern" of responding to questions with threats and intimidation.
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<p data-assistant-stream-block="" data-assistant-stream-block-index="1">Punjab’s AAP government is facing increasing political pressure over the Gulzar Singh suicide case, with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi directly targeting the state government. Gandhi alleged that Gulzar Singh, who belonged to the Dalit community, was pressured and humiliated after questioning the Punjab Finance Minister over the government’s failure to curb the drug trade. Ga…
Political Firestorm Erupts in Punjab: Controversy Surrounds AAP Government
Rahul Gandhi criticizes Punjab's AAP government following the suicide of Gulzar Singh, who allegedly faced harassment for questioning the state's drug trade failures. Gandhi calls for the resignation of Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema and demands an independent probe into the incident.
Rahul Gandhi Calls for Harpal Cheema's Resignation over Gulzar Singh Suicide Case
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday slammed the AAP government in Punjab after Gulzar Singh, a worker from Sangrur district, died by suicide after allegedly being harassed for publicly questioning State Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema about the illicit drug trade. India News | Rahul Gandhi Calls for Harpal Cheema's Resignation over Gulzar Singh…
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