New Delhi, March 22 (NationPress) Sanjay Saraogi, the President of the Bihar Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), launched a vehement critique of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab on Sunday. He claimed that the party has devastated the state and has neglected its constitutional duties.

Saraogi expressed deep concern about the current state of affairs in Punjab, drawing parallels with the AAP's previous administration in Delhi under Arvind Kejriwal, which he characterized as plagued by corruption and organized crime. “During their rule, Delhi was completely exploited,” he remarked, adding, “As for Punjab today, drug cartels are thriving, corruption is rampant, and Arvind Kejriwal is failing to uphold any constitutional responsibilities…”

These comments were made in the context of escalating political unrest in Punjab, which has been fueled by the heartbreaking suicide of Gagandeep Singh Randhawa, a District Manager at the Warehouse Corporation in Amritsar. Randhawa’s passing has led to a flurry of accusations among political factions, particularly targeting AAP MLA Laljit Singh Bhullar, who is alleged to have tortured him.

Congress spokesperson Surendra Rajput also criticized the AAP, stating, “The Aam Aadmi Party is composed of corrupt figures. They have already caused significant damage to Punjab. The level of corruption is so extensive that even officials are taking their own lives…,” he asserted, linking the rising corruption allegations to the larger political narrative.

The controversy escalated further after Bhullar, who previously held the position of state Transport Minister, resigned amidst mounting pressure from opposition parties demanding accountability concerning Randhawa’s suicide. Former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi has called for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry, emphasizing that investigations should transcend state-level mechanisms due to the seriousness of the allegations.

In response to the unfolding crisis, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann accepted Bhullar’s resignation and directed the Chief Secretary to conduct a fair investigation. The Chief Minister’s Office issued a statement confirming Mann's commitment to ensuring that “no negligence of any kind will be tolerated,” and that a comprehensive inquiry would take place.

This political turmoil underscores the rising tensions in Punjab as opposition parties continue to demand accountability regarding Randhawa’s death, while the government maintains its stance on conducting a fair and transparent investigation into the incident.