Chandigarh, June 30
Former Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar has accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of attempting to divert public attention whenever it faces criticism over serious issues, asserting that such tactics cannot absolve the Chief Minister of his alleged actions.
In a social media post, Jakhar alleged that whenever the AAP government comes under pressure, it seeks to shift the public focus instead of addressing the controversy.
Referring to the controversy surrounding the death of DM Randhawa and allegations involving Punjab minister Laljit Singh Bhullar, Jakhar claimed that the government hurriedly enacted a law without adequate discussion. He further alleged that even AAP legislators passed the legislation without reading it and that the Sikh Panth did not accept the law.
Jakhar further claimed that the government is once again facing criticism over the same legislation as well as the issue of the Chief Minister’s alleged videos. According to him, the government’s decision to immediately implement the Mawan Dhian Satkar Yojana—which he claimed was originally planned for launch closer to the elections—is another attempt to divert public attention.
Jakhar alleged that the scheme’s immediate implementation is intended to shift focus from what he described as an act of disrespect and the government’s negligence in introducing the legislation.
Quoting Sri Guru Nanak Dev from Sri Japji Sahib, Jakhar said that while dirt on the body and clothes can be washed away with water and soap, the stain of sin can only be cleansed through devotion to God and sincere submission before Him. He alleged that the Chief Minister, in his arrogance, has forgotten the importance of submitting before the Guru.
“Chief Minister, forgiveness is attained by bowing before the Guru, not by confronting Him,” Jakhar said, adding that “sins cannot be washed away with a ₹3,000 installment.”
Appealing to the women of Punjab, Jakhar said the money under the scheme belongs to the people and not to “Maharaja Satouj.” He urged beneficiaries to accept the financial assistance but also called for accountability for those he accused of disrespecting the Guru.
Jakhar concluded his message with the Sikh greeting, “Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh.”