‘If speaking for Punjab is an offence...’: Sukhpal Khaira hits back at AAP after suspension
Congress legislators walked out after the assembly unanimously backed Khaira’s suspension for disrupting proceedings and using objectionable language.
- On Friday, October 23, 2026, the Punjab Vidhan Sabha suspended Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira for the remainder of the session following a resolution moved by State Cabinet Minister Harpal Singh Cheema.
- Cheema moved the resolution after Khaira allegedly obstructed House proceedings and described Aam Aadmi Party ministers as "bonded labourers," which Cheema argued violated parliamentary decorum.
- Defending his conduct, Khaira insisted he would continue questioning the administration over law and order, including demanding justice for the death of Gulzar Dirba.
- Congress legislators subsequently boycotted the House and staged a walkout, deepening the political confrontation between the opposition and the ruling AAP government.
- Separately, the Assembly also passed a resolution demanding an independent investigation into voter list irregularities under Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
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Punjab Assembly passes resolution on voter rights, seeks probe into electoral roll errors
Punjab Assembly has unanimously passed a resolution seeking safeguards for eligible voters and an independent probe into electoral roll discrepancies. The move comes after the Special Intensive Revision and ahead of the state’s next Assembly election.
The Punjab Assembly on Friday unanimously passed the resolution moved by Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema.
Punjab Assembly Suspends Congress MLA Sukhpal Khaira for Remainder of Session
Chandigarh, October 23, 2026 (Yes Punjab News) Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Friday moved a resolution in the Punjab Legislative Assembly seeking the suspension of Congress legislator Sukhpal Singh Khaira for the remainder of the ongoing session over his alleged use of derogatory language and disruption of House proceedings. Cheema accused Khaira of […]
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