Bharatiya Rashtrawadi Party (BRP) founder Navjot Kaur Sidhu on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Punjab government over the recent twin blast incidents in Jalandhar and Amritsar, questioning Intelligence failures and what she described as a deteriorating law and order situation in the state. Her remarks were made in Anandpur Sahib, Punjab.

Sidhu's Critique of Intelligence Failures

Responding to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's allegations that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was responsible for the twin blasts, Sidhu rejected the political blame game while simultaneously holding the ruling dispensation accountable. "You can't say that any particular political party is responsible for this. It cannot be attributed to any one party. But where was your Intelligence?" she said, directly targeting the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led government.

She further dismissed the BJP-blame narrative, saying, "Is the state's Chief Minister a BJP member? Are you a BJP member? If they are facilitating it, does that mean Punjab is being governed by them? They don't even have MPs or MLAs."

Concerns Over Migration and Demographic Changes

Sidhu also raised concerns over what she described as unchecked migration and demographic shifts in Punjab, urging state authorities to exercise greater vigilance. "You should see for yourself who is coming into Punjab — are you even filtering them? Every day, new slums are being added. Have you identified them? Where are they coming from, and who are they?" she said, asserting that monitoring such developments was the responsibility of the state machinery.

Worsening Security Situation, Says Sidhu

The BRP founder painted a grim picture of the security environment in the state, alleging a rise in crime and public fear. "From morning to evening, you hear disturbing reports. Children of Sikhs are being kidnapped, instigated. Whether you are sitting in a shop or at home, someone can come and shoot — is this your law and order?" she questioned.

She also demanded greater accountability from the state's policing and surveillance apparatus, asking pointedly, "Where are your police? Where is your Intelligence?"

Political Context

Her remarks come amid heightened political tensions and public anxiety following the recent explosions in parts of Punjab. The blasts have triggered a fresh round of blame between the ruling AAP government and opposition parties. This is not the first time the Mann government has faced criticism over law and order — opposition voices have repeatedly raised concerns about the state's security apparatus over the past year.

With the political temperature rising, all eyes will be on how the Punjab government responds to mounting pressure over its Intelligence and policing framework in the days ahead.