Sunil Jakhar demands ECI probe into AAP policy

BJP Punjab president Sunil Jakhar urges action over AAP's alleged undemocratic poll strategy.

- TARUNI GANDHI

In a significant development, the President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Sunil Jakhar, has written a letter to the Election Commission demanding action against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia over a viral video.

Jakhar alleges that in the video, the AAP leader advocates winning elections "by hook or by crook," promoting undemocratic methods and violating Indian laws.

In his letter, Jakhar stated that on the eve of Independence Day, a day of national unity, Manish Sisodia, the AAP in-charge for Punjab, delivered a speech where he mentioned using 'Saam, Daam, Dand, Bhed, Sach, Jhooth, Sawaal, Jawaab, Ladai, Jhagda' to win the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections.

Jakhar said these remarks mock the values of peace, freedom, and integrity and clearly indicate the AAP's intention to undermine the democratic process.

Jakhar interpreted these terms in his letter, saying:

• Saam: Refers to the misuse of government machinery to pressure or coerce voters.