Archive · 9 Jun 2025
Congress Leader Accuses Kejriwal of Discriminating Punjabi Leaders
Congress leader Bharat Bhushan Ashu is criticizing Arvind Kejriwal, saying he's not treating the local leaders and workers of Punjab fairly.
Ashu says that many people in AAP, who used to be in Congress, are also upset about how they are treated by the party.
He believes that people from Delhi are in charge and are running the show.
Ashu is campaigning for the upcoming election and is getting support from voters who feel Punjab is not being respected.
The main point is that the local politicians feel like they are not being given importance by the AAP party.
Congress leader Bharat Bhushan Ashu accused Arvind Kejriwal of treating Punjabi leaders as second-class citizens.
Ashu stated that many AAP leaders, who were previously with Congress, are unhappy with their standing in the party.
He claimed Delhi-based leaders have significant control within the AAP, including the CM's office.
Ashu criticized the AAP for treating Punjab like an "occupied territory."
The bypoll for the Ludhiana West assembly seat is scheduled for June 19.
- Who
- Bharat Bhushan Ashu (Congress), Arvind Kejriwal (AAP), Sanjeev Arora (AAP)
- What
- Ashu accused Kejriwal of treating Punjabi leaders as second-class citizens.
- When
- During campaign for June 19 bypoll
- Where
- Ludhiana West, Punjab
- Why
- Ashu is campaigning for votes in the upcoming bypoll.
AAP
Congress
Treatment of Punjabi Leaders
AAP
No official statement.
Congress
AAP is treating Punjabi leaders unfairly and as second class citizens.
Party Control
AAP
No official statement.
Congress
Delhi-based leaders control Punjab's government.
- Candidate
- Sanjeev Arora (AAP), Bharat Bhushan Ashu (Congress)
- Location
- Ludhiana West
- Election Date
- June 19
- Congress Leader
- Bharat Bhushan Ashu
- AAP Leader
- Arvind Kejriwal
Sources
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