Archive · 31 Dec 2025
Punjab Assembly Debates Sukhi's Affiliation and VB-G RAM G
In the Punjab Assembly, there was a big discussion about MLA Sukhwinder Sukhi.
Congress MLA Partap Singh Bajwa asked if Sukhi, who was appointed as a chairman by the AAP government, is still with the SAD or has joined the AAP.
Sukhi had quit SAD to join AAP but his resignation is not yet accepted.
AAP members defended Sukhi, comparing him to Sandeep Jakhar in the Congress.
The debate happened while discussing a resolution to replace MGNREGA with a new scheme.
The BJP criticized the special session, calling it unconstitutional and a publicity stunt by the AAP government to divert attention from issues like increasing crime and governance collapse in Punjab.
The BJP also claimed that the session was an attempt to create tension between the Centre and the state for political reasons.
Congress MLA Partap Singh Bajwa questioned Sukhwinder Sukhi's party affiliation in the Punjab Assembly.
Sukhi, an SAD MLA, had quit to join AAP but his resignation is not yet accepted by the Speaker.
Sukhi was appointed as chairman of the Punjab State Warehousing Corporation by the AAP government.
AAP members defended Sukhi, comparing him to Sandeep Jakhar in the Congress.
The BJP criticized the special session, calling it unconstitutional and a publicity stunt by the AAP government.
- Who
- Congress MLA Partap Singh Bajwa, AAP MLA Sukhwinder Sukhi, BJP leaders Tarun Chugh and Sunil Jakhar, SAD president Sukhbir Badal
- What
- Debate over Sukhi's party affiliation and the constitutionality of the special assembly session on VB-G RAM G
- When
- During a special session of the Punjab Assembly on Tuesday, December 30
- Where
- Punjab Assembly
- Why
- To clarify Sukhi's political party affiliation and his status as a chairman appointed by the AAP government, and to discuss the VB-G RAM G Act
AAP and Congress
BJP and SAD
Purpose of the Special Session
AAP and Congress
AAP claims the session is to oppose the Centre's VB-G RAM G Act and highlight issues faced by MGNREGA workers.
BJP and SAD
BJP and SAD allege it is a media stunt and an attempt to cover up AAP's failures and create tension between the Centre and the state.
Sukhi's Party Affiliation
AAP and Congress
AAP members defend Sukhi, stating he is now with the AAP and comparing him to Sandeep Jakhar in the Congress.
BJP and SAD
Congress MLA Partap Singh Bajwa questions Sukhi's party affiliation, demanding clarity on his status as an SAD MLA.
- MLA in question
- Sukhwinder Sukhi
- Current party affiliation
- Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD)
- Appointed position
- Chairman of Punjab State Warehousing Corporation
- Resignation status
- Not yet accepted by Speaker
- Pending legal issue
- Disqualification case under anti-defection law in high court
- Debate topic
- Replacing MGNREGA with VB-G RAM G scheme
- Opposition leader
- Partap Singh Bajwa (Congress)
- AAP's response
- Sukhi is like Sandeep Jakhar to Congress
- BJP's stance
- Session is unconstitutional and a publicity stunt
- BJP's allegations
- Increasing crime and governance collapse in Punjab
Sources
Congress’s Partap Bajwa corners ‘defector’ MLA Sukhwinder Sukhi in Punjab Assembly, seeks to know if he is with SAD or AAP
Punjab’s special assembly session on VB-G RAM G unconstitutional: BJP
Congress’s Partap Bajwa corners ‘defector’ MLA Sukhwinder Sukhi in Punjab Assembly, seeks to know if he is with SAD or AAP
Punjab Assembly passes resolution against G RAM G; demands restoration of MGNREGA
Centre introduced VB-G RAM G Act to snatch food from poor: Mann
Three Bills passed in Punjab Assembly special session
Punjab Assembly: Cong’s Bajwa questions rebel Akali MLA Sukhi’s party affiliation
Punjab Assembly Passes Resolution Opposing Centre’s G RAM G Law
