According to the Shiromani Akali Dal, the police action against Yadu was carried out on the instructions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. The party described the move as part of a broader pattern of coercive governance aimed at suppressing opposition voices, particularly during the ongoing local electoral process. Akali Dal leaders alleged that state authorities had systematically obstructed the party at multiple stages of the district council elections, beginning with restrictions on filing nominations, followed by alleged booth capture on polling day, and now continuing with what they termed as “repressive measures” on the day of vote counting.
Reacting to the development, Akali Dal leaders asserted that such actions would not weaken the party’s resolve. They accused the AAP-led government of misusing the police machinery to influence democratic processes and silence dissenting political forces. The party maintained that these steps reflect an erosion of constitutional norms and fair electoral conduct in the state.
Yadvinder Singh Yadu, responding to the police action, issued a pointed message directed at Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, his political associates, and police officers executing what he described as unconstitutional directives. He said that no amount of pressure would force Shiromani Akali Dal leaders or workers to retreat, adding that the party’s movement would continue unabated despite administrative or police intimidation.
The incident has further sharpened the political divide in Punjab, with opposition parties raising questions about the neutrality of law enforcement during elections. As counting progresses amid heightened political tension, the confrontation underscores the growing friction between the ruling AAP government and the Shiromani Akali Dal, carrying potential implications for Punjab’s political climate and the credibility of its local democratic processes.
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