Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Kejriwal Slams Congress Leader for Casteist Remarks Against Buta Singh
A big leader from the Congress party in Punjab said something mean about a former politician named Buta Singh that many people thought was related to caste.
The leader of another party, Arvind Kejriwal, said this was very wrong and showed how the Congress party thinks.
The Congress leader who made the comment later said he was sorry and that Buta Singh was like family to him.
Because of what he said, the police are now looking into the matter.
This is all happening while politicians are campaigning for a special election in Tarn Taran, which is on November 11.
The election is happening because the person who used to represent that area for the AAP party passed away.
Arvind Kejriwal condemned Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring for making 'casteist' remarks against the late Buta Singh.
Warring's remarks were made during campaigning for the November 11 Tarn Taran Assembly Bypoll.
Following criticism, Warring issued an 'unconditional apology' and stated Buta Singh was like a father figure.
Warring was subsequently booked for his 'derogatory and casteist' remarks based on a complaint by Buta Singh's son.
Kejriwal also highlighted the Bhagwant Mann government's achievements in Punjab, including government jobs and zero electricity bills.
- Who
- Arvind Kejriwal (AAP National Convener) and Amrinder Singh Raja Warring (Punjab Congress Chief)
- What
- Kejriwal criticized Warring for making casteist remarks against late leader Buta Singh, while campaigning for the Tarn Taran bypoll. Warring later apologized and was booked.
- When
- November 6 (reporting date), November 11 (polling date), November 14 (results announcement)
- Where
- Tarn Taran, Punjab
- Why
- To campaign for the Tarn Taran Assembly Bypoll and to condemn alleged casteist remarks made by a Congress leader, highlighting party 'mentality'.
Arvind Kejriwal's Criticism
Amrinder Singh Raja Warring's Remarks
Casteist Remarks
Arvind Kejriwal's Criticism
Arvind Kejriwal condemned the 'casteist' remarks made by a senior Punjab Congress leader against the late Buta Singh, stating it reveals the Congress party's 'mentality'.
Amrinder Singh Raja Warring's Remarks
Amrinder Singh Raja Warring made remarks against Buta Singh while campaigning for the bypoll, which led to widespread criticism and his subsequent booking for 'derogatory and casteist' comments.
Apology and Contrition
Arvind Kejriwal's Criticism
Kejriwal did not directly address Warring's apology.
Amrinder Singh Raja Warring's Remarks
Following backlash, Amrinder Singh Raja Warring issued an 'unconditional apology,' referring to Buta Singh as a father figure and regretting his words.
- Bypoll Date
- November 11
- Results Announcement
- November 14
- Constituency
- Tarn Taran Assembly Seat
- Reason for Vacancy
- Death of AAP MLA Kashmir Singh Sohal in June
- AAP Candidate
- Harmeet Singh Sandhu
- Congress Candidate
- Not explicitly named but campaign was underway
