Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Punjab Opposition Accuses AAP of Election Interference
In Punjab, the opposition parties like Congress, BJP, and SAD have accused the ruling AAP of trying to stop their candidates from filing papers for local elections.
They say AAP workers and police snatched papers and blocked candidates.
The AAP and police deny these claims, calling them baseless.
The opposition has also shared an audio clip, which they say shows police being told to stop opposition candidates.
The state election commission is now investigating the matter.
The elections are scheduled for December 14, with counting on December 17.
SAD leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal appealed to the Election Commission of India to suspend Patiala SSP and deploy paramilitary forces.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court is also involved in the matter, with SAD seeking an independent investigation.
Opposition parties accuse AAP of preventing their candidates from filing nomination papers for Punjab zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections.
Allegations include nomination papers being torn or snatched, and candidates being blocked from reaching nomination centers.
An audio clip, purportedly of Patiala SSP directing subordinates to block opposition candidates, was shared by SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal.
AAP and Patiala Police deny the allegations, calling the audio clip a fake AI-generated video.
State Election Commissioner has handed over the investigation to ADGP (Law and Order) SPS Parmar, and SAD has moved the Punjab and Haryana High Court for an independent investigation.
- Who
- Opposition parties (Congress, BJP, SAD) and AAP in Punjab
- What
- Allegations of election interference, nomination papers snatched, and candidates blocked
- When
- December 14 (last day for filing nominations)
- Where
- Punjab, India (Patiala, Gurdaspur, Nabha, Rajasansi, Majitha, Bholath)
- Why
- Opposition claims AAP is trying to prevent their candidates from filing nominations
Opposition Parties (Congress, BJP, SAD)
AAP and Patiala Police
Allegations of Election Interference
Opposition Parties (Congress, BJP, SAD)
Opposition parties claim AAP workers and police are obstructing their candidates from filing nomination papers, including snatching papers and blocking access to nomination centers.
AAP and Patiala Police
AAP and Patiala Police deny the allegations, calling the audio clip a fake AI-generated video.
Audio Clip Authenticity
Opposition Parties (Congress, BJP, SAD)
Opposition parties, including SAD, assert that the audio clip is authentic and shows Patiala SSP directing police to obstruct opposition candidates.
AAP and Patiala Police
AAP and Patiala Police maintain that the audio clip is fabricated and inauthentic.
Action Against Police
Opposition Parties (Congress, BJP, SAD)
SAD leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal appealed to the ECI to suspend Patiala SSP and deploy paramilitary forces for the elections.
AAP and Patiala Police
AAP and Patiala Police have not commented on the demand for suspension but deny any wrongdoing.
- Election Date
- December 14
- Counting Date
- December 17
- Opposition Parties
- Congress, BJP, SAD
- Ruling Party
- AAP
- Allegations
- Nomination papers snatched, candidates blocked
- Police Response
- Denied allegations, called video fake
- SEC Action
- Investigation handed to ADGP (Law and Order)
- High Court Involvement
- SAD moved the Punjab and Haryana High Court for an independent investigation
Sources
Punjab zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections | Candidates stopped, papers snatched: Opp says ‘institutional coup’, ‘abuse of power’ by AAP
Punjab Zila Parishad Polls: Congress Accuses AAP Govt Of 'Pushing State Towards Anarchy'
