People of Punjab have now seen a “second Ahmad Shah Abdali” in the form of Arvind Kejriwal, who has come to Punjab only to loot the state, Said union Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ravneet Singh Bittu, while launching a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi Party government and Arvind Kejriwal, in the presence of State Media Head Vineet Joshi at State headquarter of the party in Chandigarh.
Bittu stated that Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann constantly invoke names of invaders and Mughal rulers because their style of functioning resembles the same mindset. He alleged that ministers, MLAs and officials of the Aam Aadmi Party are repeatedly being caught in corruption cases and that the Punjab government has turned the state into an “ATM” for corruption and exploitation.
He said that when the Aam Aadmi Party formed the government in Punjab, it projected itself as a symbol of honesty and clean governance, but today several of its ministers and leaders are facing serious corruption allegations. Bittu remarked that the long list of ministers removed by the AAP government itself reflects the deep-rooted corruption within the administration.
Bittu further said that in a democracy, Chief Ministers and Prime Ministers are not chosen from someone’s pocket; they are elected by the people. Referring to Assam and West Bengal, he said the growing strength of the BJP reflects the trust of the people, and Kejriwal must respect democratic values and institutions.
Bittu alleged that Bhagwant Mann has been using cases and pressure tactics against leaders and ministers of his own party to politically weaken and control them. He claimed that leaders, including Aman Arora, were targeted through selective cases and intimidation for political reasons.
He said that the people of Punjab are now fed up with the “theatrics and gimmicks” of the Aam Aadmi Party and are demanding accountability and development. Bittu added that Bhagwant Mann should move beyond political drama and focus on governance and the welfare of Punjab.
The Union Minister asserted that the people of Punjab now understand that the Aam Aadmi Party has no emotional or cultural connection with Punjab and is maintaining only a “transactional relationship” with the state. He said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the dignity and pride of the Sikh community have risen across the country.
Bittu said that the BJP is committed to resolving all major issues related to Punjab, including Chandigarh, Punjab’s river waters, BBMB, and matters concerning Sikh prisoners. He stated that just as Article 370 was removed and terrorism and Naxalism were effectively tackled in the country, Punjab’s issues too would be resolved under BJP’s leadership.
He further alleged that from property registrations to other government-related works, a system of middlemen and corruption has been institutionalized in Punjab, leading to widespread exploitation of ordinary citizens. He appealed to the media to expose such corruption at every level.
Concluding his address, Bittu said that the people of Punjab have now made up their minds for change and that the BJP will receive strong support from the people in the coming time.