Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Maghi Mela Begins with Political Attacks
The Maghi Mela is a big event in Punjab where people come to remember brave soldiers who fought a long time ago.
They take a holy dip in a special pool and pray.
This year, there are lots of police to keep everyone safe.
Some political parties are also having meetings there, which hasn't happened much in recent years.
The government has made sure there are enough buses and other arrangements for people to come and enjoy the event.
It's a very important time for both religion and politics in the area.
The opposition parties, BJP and SAD, criticized the ruling AAP government for not keeping their promises and for issues like drugs and law and order.
The Congress party questioned why political conferences were held at a religious event.
Maghi Mela began in Sri Muktsar Sahib to commemorate the martyrdom of the Forty Muktas.
The event runs from January 13 to January 15, drawing devotees from across Punjab and neighboring states.
Political activity has intensified with the AAP, SAD, and BJP holding conferences, while the Congress has opted out.
Over 6,000 police personnel have been deployed for security, with multi-layered arrangements in place.
The district administration has declared January 14 a public holiday and set up special control rooms for public assistance.
- Who
- Devotees from Punjab and neighboring states, political parties (AAP, SAD, BJP), Congress
- What
- Maghi Mela, a religious and political event
- When
- January 13-15, 2024
- Where
- Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab
- Why
- To commemorate the martyrdom of the Forty Muktas and for political conferences
Opposition Parties (BJP, SAD)
AAP Government
Fulfillment of Promises
Opposition Parties (BJP, SAD)
AAP has failed to fulfill promises like giving Rs 1,000 to every woman and opening medical colleges in every district.
AAP Government
No direct response from AAP in the articles, but they are the ruling party.
Law and Order
Opposition Parties (BJP, SAD)
BJP and SAD criticize AAP for deteriorating law and order, drugs, and corruption in Punjab.
AAP Government
No direct response from AAP in the articles, but they are the ruling party.
Political Conferences at Religious Events
Opposition Parties (BJP, SAD)
Congress questions the holding of political conferences at a religious event, appealing to Akal Takht Jathedar for clarification.
AAP Government
AAP, BJP, and SAD held political conferences at the Maghi Mela.
- Event
- Maghi Mela
- Location
- Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab
- Dates
- January 13-15, 2024
- Security Personnel
- Over 6,000
- Devotees Expected
- Lakhs
- Political Parties Involved
- AAP, SAD, BJP, Congress
- Significance
- Commemorates martyrdom of Forty Muktas
- Public Holiday
- January 14 in Sri Muktsar Sahib
Sources
Maghi Mela begins at Sri Muktsar Sahib amid heightened security and revival of political conferences
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