Sunil Jakhar alleges AAP leaders occupying Punjab ministers' residences
Synopsis
BJP's Sunil Jakhar walked into Chandigarh's ministerial enclaves and made a pointed allegation: Delhi-based AAP associates, not elected ministers, are running Punjab. The claim about ₹10,000-crore GMADA scam files found at a residence allegedly occupied by Satyendar Jain — and the reported blocking of Jakhar from a Circuit House he had legitimately booked — adds a procedural edge to what is already a sharp political confrontation.
Key Takeaways
Sunil Jakhar , former Punjab BJP president, on 29 September alleged that Delhi-based AAP leaders had unauthorisedly occupied official ministerial residences in Chandigarh .
Jakhar alleged files related to an alleged ₹10,000-crore GMADA scam were found at residence No.
926 , reportedly occupied by AAP leader Satyendar Jain .
He described Arvind Kejriwal as the 'super CM' of Punjab, alleging remote administrative control from Delhi.
Jakhar claimed Punjab Police denied him entry to the Sector 39 Circuit House despite a valid booking for the same date.
He demanded the resignation of Cabinet Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian and an NIA probe into unrest at Lovely Professional University and Chitkara University .
Jakhar warned the protest would escalate if alleged illegal occupation of government properties continued.
Former Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Sunil Jakhar on Tuesday, 29 September alleged that Delhi-based Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders had taken unauthorised possession of official government residences earmarked for Punjab ministers, and were allegedly running the state's administration remotely under the direction of AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal, whom Jakhar described as the 'super CM'.
What Jakhar Found on the Ground
Jakhar visited official ministerial residences and the Sector 39 Circuit House in Chandigarh to personally verify claims he said were circulating on social media. He alleged that AAP associates were occupying government properties without legal authority, displacing those entitled to reside there.
At residence number 926, Jakhar questioned the presence of files belonging to the department of Cabinet Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian, alleging that the files contained information related to an alleged ₹10,000-crore GMADA scam. He asked how sensitive official documents had reached a property where AAP leader Satyendar Jain was allegedly staying, and said a minister's constitutional oath bound him to maintain confidentiality in official matters. Jakhar demanded Mundian's resignation.
Denied Entry to Circuit House
Jakhar also alleged that Punjab Police blocked his entry to the Sector 39 Circuit House, despite a room booking he said he had made two days earlier for 29 September. 'I am a resident of Punjab and have a valid booking, yet I am being denied entry, while people without any legal authority are occupying government properties,' he said.
He further claimed that rooms at the Circuit House had been placed under the permanent control of AAP associates, leaving visiting government officials, political leaders and journalists from Punjab unable to access accommodation there.
Attack on Kejriwal and AAP's Record
Jakhar recalled that Kejriwal had previously projected himself as a champion of simplicity and had declared he would not accept an official residence as Chief Minister of Delhi. He alleged that the AAP government in Punjab had, in practice, allowed Delhi-based party associates to occupy state properties meant for elected ministers — a contradiction, he argued, of those stated values.
He further alleged that ministerial identities were being actively concealed, with nameplates reportedly removed from official residences. He urged Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to discharge his constitutional responsibility and remove what he called unidentified Delhi-based occupants from government properties, warning that the protest would escalate if the alleged illegal occupation continued.
Jakhar also noted that the Enforcement Directorate's investigation into related matters would, he claimed, bring the full picture to light.
University Unrest and NIA Probe Demand
Separately, Jakhar addressed recent unrest at Lovely Professional University and Chitkara University, reportedly triggered by rumours. He described the incidents as serious, alleging that individuals posing as protesters had reached a girls' hostel at Lovely Professional University, raising concerns about student safety. Jakhar reiterated his demand for a probe by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) into both incidents.
The BJP's allegations are likely to intensify political pressure on the AAP government in Punjab ahead of a period of heightened scrutiny, with Jakhar signalling further action if his demands are not addressed.
Point of View
But the specifics — alleged scam files at an unauthorised occupant's residence, a sitting leader denied access to a pre-booked government facility — go beyond routine opposition rhetoric and demand official clarification. The AAP government in Punjab has struggled to shake off perceptions of being Delhi-directed rather than state-led, and allegations of this kind feed directly into that narrative. What mainstream coverage risks missing is the institutional signal: if ministerial nameplates are indeed being removed and official accommodation redirected, it points to a governance culture that normalises opacity. The Enforcement Directorate angle, if it gains traction, could transform a housing dispute into a substantive accountability test for the Mann government.
NationPress
29 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Sunil Jakhar allege about AAP in Punjab?
Jakhar alleged that Delhi-based AAP leaders had unauthorisedly occupied official residences meant for Punjab ministers in Chandigarh, and that the state's administration was being controlled remotely by AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal, whom he called the 'super CM'. He visited the properties personally on 29 September to verify the claims.
What is the GMADA scam that Jakhar referred to?
Jakhar alleged that files related to an alleged ₹10,000-crore GMADA (Greater Mohali Area Development Authority) scam were found at residence No. 926 in Chandigarh, a property he claimed was being occupied by AAP leader Satyendar Jain without authorisation. He said the Enforcement Directorate's investigation would reveal the full details.
Why did Jakhar demand the resignation of minister Hardeep Singh Mundian?
Jakhar questioned the presence of files from Mundian's department at the residence allegedly occupied by Satyendar Jain, arguing that a minister's constitutional oath requires maintaining confidentiality in official matters. He said the breach of confidentiality warranted Mundian's resignation.
What happened when Jakhar tried to enter the Sector 39 Circuit House?
Jakhar alleged that Punjab Police prevented him from entering the Sector 39 Circuit House in Chandigarh despite a room booking he said he had made two days in advance for 29 September. He claimed Circuit House rooms had been placed under the permanent control of AAP associates, blocking access for visiting officials, politicians and journalists.
What did Jakhar say about the unrest at Punjab universities?
Jakhar called the recent incidents at Lovely Professional University and Chitkara University — reportedly triggered by rumours — serious matters requiring a thorough probe. He alleged that individuals posing as protesters had reached a girls' hostel at Lovely Professional University and demanded an investigation by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) into both incidents.
