Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Punjab Ex-CM's Bomb Comment Sparks Political Row
A former chief minister of Punjab, Rajinder Kaur Bhattal, said in a podcast that some officials once asked her to create fear by setting off bombs in markets and trains to win an election.
She refused and said she wouldn't do politics over bodies.
The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) used her statement to criticize the Congress party, saying their silence was suspicious.
The Congress party questioned why she made the statement after so many years and who gave the advice.
Another Congress leader asked about the explosives used in the Pulwama attack and why there was no investigation.
A Delhi minister from a different party said the Congress has a history of violence.
The Punjab government might take legal action.
Former Punjab CM Rajinder Kaur Bhattal alleged officials suggested bomb blasts to win elections.
She rejected the suggestion, stating she wouldn't do politics over bodies.
AAP targeted Congress, highlighting their silence on the matter.
Congress questioned the timing and motives behind Bhattal's statement.
Punjab government may take legal action following the comment.
- Who
- Rajinder Kaur Bhattal, former Punjab Chief Minister
- What
- Alleged officials suggested orchestrating bomb blasts to win elections
- When
- During her chief ministership, comments made in a recent podcast
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- To create an atmosphere of terror and win the political contest
- Person Involved
- Rajinder Kaur Bhattal
- Position
- Former Punjab Chief Minister
- Allegation
- Officials suggested orchestrating bomb blasts to stay in power
- Party Involved
- Congress, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD)
- Response
- AAP targeted Congress, Congress questioned timing and motives
- Potential Action
- Legal action likely by Punjab government
- Time Since Allegation
- 28 years after her chief ministership ended
