Chandigarh, July 18: Aam Aadmi Party Punjab State Media Incharge Baltej Pannu asserted that the Shiromani Akali Dal leadership has quietly abandoned its much-publicized plans for a major regional agitation. The media head maintained that despite dramatic public commitments made nearly a month ago regarding a upcoming state-wide protest, the opposition party has failed to organize any groundwork or formal schedule.
According to the state administration’s media wing, recent high-level organizational meetings of the Akali Dal concluded without a single mention of the proposed movement. This lack of preparation suggests that the initial declaration was intended primarily to generate political friction rather than execute a serious public campaign.
“Nearly a month ago, Sukhbir Singh Badal dramatically announced that after offering Ardas at Sri Akal Takht Sahib, the Akali Dal would launch a Dharam Yudh Morcha on July 19. However, with only two days left, the party has neither made any preparations nor announced any programme,” Baltej Pannu stated during a press briefing.
The media head declared that previous administrations led by the Badal family consistently prioritized personal interests over the core requirements of the state. He maintained that during their decade-long governance, regional challenges were allowed to expand, and vital commitments regarding judicial commissions and human rights inquiries were systematically ignored once power was secured.
The current administration also raised serious concerns regarding historical governance failures, particularly the handling of sensitive religious matters and public protests in 2015. Baltej Pannu affirmed that crucial legal records and judicial observations from regional courts have already highlighted accountability lapses during that period.
“Sukhbir Badal believes that he can continue misleading the people of Punjab through dramatic announcements and emotional slogans. The people of Punjab have seen through these tactics,” the media head asserted while reviewing past administrative actions.
