Archive · 23 Jul 2026
BJP Criticizes AAP Over Police Action on Protesting Sanitation Workers
In Barnala, Punjab, sanitation workers were protesting for better job conditions and regularisation.
The police used force to disperse them.
The BJP criticized the AAP government for this action, saying it goes against their promises to support women.
The BJP shared a video of the incident, calling it shameful.
The AAP government has not yet responded to these accusations.
The workers are on strike in several districts, demanding better treatment and regular jobs.
Sanitation workers in Barnala protested for job regularisation and better conditions.
Police used force to disperse the protesters.
BJP accused AAP of dual standards and excessive force.
AAP promised ₹1,000 monthly support for women before elections.
Workers across Punjab are on strike, demanding regular government jobs.
- Who
- Sanitation workers in Barnala, Punjab
- What
- Protest against job conditions and police action
- When
- Recent, exact date not specified
- Where
- Barnala, Punjab
- Why
- Demanding job regularisation, timely wages, and improved service conditions
BJP's Criticism
AAP's Response
Use of Police Force
BJP's Criticism
BJP accuses AAP of using excessive force against protesting sanitation workers, calling it a violation of their rights.
AAP's Response
AAP has not yet publicly responded to the allegations, but typically defends its actions as necessary for maintaining law and order.
Dual Standards
BJP's Criticism
BJP highlights the contrast between AAP's pre-election promises of welfare for women and the current treatment of female sanitation workers.
AAP's Response
AAP may argue that the situation is complex and that the government is working to address the workers' demands.
- Location
- Barnala, Punjab
- Protesters
- Sanitation workers (safai karamcharis)
- Demands
- Job regularisation, timely wages, improved service conditions
- BJP's Accusation
- Use of police force to suppress protests
- AAP's Promise
- ₹1,000 monthly support for women