Punjab BJP chief Jakhar warns Kejriwal over MLA's alleged attack on BJP office
Synopsis
Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar has accused AAP MLA Sukhwinder Sukhi of storming a BJP office in Balachaur and assaulting the party's district president — warning Kejriwal that Punjab will not be turned into what he called 'Mamata Banerjee's Bengal.' The incident signals a sharp escalation in BJP-AAP tensions in the state.
Key Takeaways
Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar warned AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal on 10 May against disturbing Punjab's political atmosphere.
AAP MLA Sukhwinder Sukhi allegedly entered the BJP office in Balachaur, Nawanshahr , assaulted the district president, and vandalised the premises.
Jakhar alleged similar incidents were reported from Ludhiana and other locations.
The BJP demanded immediate and strict action from Punjab Police , citing video footage of the alleged attack.
Jakhar accused AAP of staging protests "in support of corrupt individuals," inverting the party's founding anti-corruption identity.
Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Sunil Jakhar on Sunday, 10 May issued a sharp warning to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal, accusing an AAP legislator of storming a BJP office in Balachaur, Nawanshahr, assaulting the party's district president, and vandalising the premises. Jakhar cautioned Kejriwal against "disturbing the atmosphere of Punjab" and vowed that the BJP would never allow the state to become what he called "Mamata Banerjee's Bengal."
The Balachaur Incident
According to Jakhar, AAP MLA Sukhwinder Sukhi — a former Shiromani Akali Dal leader who switched to AAP — entered the BJP district office in Balachaur during what was described as a protest, allegedly in the presence of police personnel. Jakhar alleged that Sukhi assaulted the BJP's district president and vandalised the office, with video footage purportedly capturing the incident. He stated that similar complaints were also being received from other locations, including Ludhiana.
Jakhar's Warning to Kejriwal
In a post on social media, Jakhar wrote: "Arvind Kejriwal-ji, listen carefully — Punjab will not be allowed to become Mamata Banerjee's Bengal." He further alleged that Kejriwal had "given a licence to loot" to Sukhi upon inducting him into AAP, and questioned whether he had now also extended a "licence to assault people." Jakhar demanded that the Punjab Police take immediate and strict action against what he termed "hooliganism", without any delay.
BJP's Broader Political Charge
Jakhar escalated his attack by arguing that AAP's "moral decline" has reached a point where a party founded on anti-corruption protests is now, in his words, "staging protests in support of corrupt individuals." He alleged that as AAP's "loot" of Punjab's resources is being exposed publicly, Kejriwal has become "rattled" and is giving his MLAs a free hand to engage in lawlessness. Jakhar stated that while the BJP "respects everyone's democratic right to protest, nobody is allowed to take the law into their own hands," and that politics must be conducted "within the limits of dignity and decorum."
What Happens Next
The BJP has formally demanded that Punjab Police register a case and take strict action against those seen in the footage. The incident adds fresh friction to an already tense political environment in Punjab, where the AAP government and the BJP have been engaged in sustained confrontation over governance and law-and-order issues. AAP has not publicly responded to Jakhar's allegations as of the time of this report.
Point of View
His alleged conduct raises pointed questions about the quality of political induction the party has pursued in Punjab. If the video evidence is as clear as Jakhar claims, the pressure on Punjab Police — which reports to the AAP government — to act impartially will be intense and worth watching closely.
NationPress
11 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened at the BJP office in Balachaur, Nawanshahr?
AAP MLA Sukhwinder Sukhi allegedly entered the BJP district office in Balachaur during a protest, assaulted the BJP district president, and vandalised the office. The incident reportedly occurred in the presence of police personnel, according to BJP President Sunil Jakhar.
Who is Sukhwinder Sukhi?
Sukhwinder Sukhi is an AAP MLA who previously belonged to the Shiromani Akali Dal before switching to AAP. BJP President Sunil Jakhar alleged that Kejriwal gave him a 'licence to loot' upon inducting him into the party.
What has the BJP demanded following the incident?
The BJP has demanded that Punjab Police take immediate and strict action against those involved, citing video footage that allegedly shows AAP MLAs entering the BJP office and assaulting party workers. The party stated such behaviour would not be tolerated.
How has AAP responded to these allegations?
As of the time of this report, AAP has not publicly responded to the allegations made by Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar regarding the Balachaur incident.
Why did Jakhar compare Punjab to 'Mamata Banerjee's Bengal'?
Jakhar used the comparison to allege that AAP is enabling political violence and lawlessness in Punjab, similar to what the BJP has long accused the Trinamool Congress government of permitting in West Bengal. It is a politically charged framing intended to highlight alleged deterioration in law and order.
