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SAD, Congress Protest Allegations Against Punjab CM’s Wife
Women from the Shiromani Akali Dal and Congress held protests in Chandigarh.
They wanted police to register a case against Gurpreet Kaur, the wife of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
Protesters alleged that Rs 5 crore was demanded or paid to help a rape-case accused.
Reports differ on whether the allegations concern one case or two cases.
The accused was identified as social media influencer Gurwinder Singh, also called Guri Chahal.
Police put up barricades and detained several SAD leaders when they tried to march toward the chief minister’s home.
Congress protesters also said the matter should be investigated.
Gurpreet Kaur has called the allegations baseless.
The SAD has asked for an investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation.
SAD and Congress women’s groups protested in Chandigarh, demanding an FIR against Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s wife, Gurpreet Kaur.
SAD leaders Harsimrat Kaur Badal and Ganieve Kaur Majithia were detained after attempting to move through police barricades toward the chief minister’s residence.
Protesters alleged that Rs 5 crore was demanded or paid to suppress one or two rape cases involving social media influencer Gurwinder Singh, also known as Guri Chahal.
Gurpreet Kaur rejected the allegations as “baseless”; the National Human Rights Commission issued her a notice last month.
SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal submitted a 300-page dossier to Punjab Governor Gulab Singh Kataria and sought a CBI inquiry.
- Who
- SAD and Congress women’s activists, including Harsimrat Kaur Badal and Ganieve Kaur Majithia, protested; the allegations concern Gurpreet Kaur and others.
- What
- The protesters demanded an FIR and an independent investigation into allegations involving an alleged Rs 5 crore payment linked to rape cases.
- Where
- Chandigarh, including near the SAD office and the Punjab chief minister’s official residence.
- When
- The protests and detentions occurred on Saturday, September 5; the NHRC notice was issued the previous month.
- Why
- The protesters sought legal action and an independent probe into allegations that money was sought or paid to protect a rape-case accused.
Protesters’ Allegations and Demands
Gurpreet Kaur’s Response
Alleged payment and protection
Protesters’ Allegations and Demands
SAD and Congress protesters alleged that Rs 5 crore was demanded or paid to suppress rape cases and secure the release or protection of an accused.
Gurpreet Kaur’s Response
Gurpreet Kaur rejected the allegations as baseless.
Legal action
Protesters’ Allegations and Demands
The protesters demanded an FIR, protection for the complainants, strict action, and an independent or CBI investigation.
Gurpreet Kaur’s Response
The articles do not report a separate detailed response from Bhagwant Mann’s government to these demands.
Police handling of the protest
Protesters’ Allegations and Demands
SAD leaders said they were peacefully raising questions and fighting for the truth while trying to reach the chief minister’s residence.
Gurpreet Kaur’s Response
Police deployed heavy force and barricades and detained protesters who attempted to breach the barriers.
Key facts
- Protesting groups
- The Shiromani Akali Dal’s women’s wing and the Congress’s Punjab women’s unit held demonstrations.
- Detained leaders
- Harsimrat Kaur Badal and Ganieve Kaur Majithia were among the SAD leaders detained.
- Alleged amount
- The allegations involve Rs 5 crore.
- Alleged beneficiary
- The allegations refer to social media influencer Gurwinder Singh, also known as Guri Chahal.
- Response from Gurpreet Kaur
- Gurpreet Kaur rejected the charges as baseless.
- NHRC action
- The National Human Rights Commission issued a notice to Gurpreet Kaur last month.
- Investigation demand
- Sukhbir Singh Badal submitted a 300-page dossier to Governor Gulab Singh Kataria and sought a CBI inquiry.
Quotes
Ganieve Kaur Majithia
Akali MLA and wife of former Punjab minister Bikram Singh Majithia
“When the honour and dignity of the women of Punjab start being auctioned off, and the ones doing it are the Chief Minister and his wife, what bigger misfortune could there be for Punjab? Against this, today the women of Punjab have taken to the streets.”
republicworld.com
“The chief minister’s wife sought money to let off the accused, social media influencer Gurwinder Singh alias Guri Chahal, against whom two women filed rape and kidnapping charges.”
theprint.in
Sources
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