Punjab Minister Bhullar resigns from Cabinet as Opposition demands murder case, CBI probe
The article reports potential abuse of power and demands for a CBI probe.
Laljit Singh Bhullar, Punjab’s Transport Minister, resigned from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government on Saturday after a video surfaced showing him allegedly pressuring district manager Gagandeep Singh Randhawa to award a tender to his associate. The incident led to calls for an FIR under murder charges against Bhullar and the transfer of the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation by opposition parties, including the Congress, Shiromani Akali Dal, and the Bharatiya Janata Party. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann ordered an inquiry but faced criticism from opposition leaders who questioned his leadership and competence.
22 MAR 2026
— The Hindu
Opposition parties in Punjab are demanding the immediate arrest of Laljit Singh Bhullar following allegations of harassment and pressure leading to the suicide of a state warehousing corporation official.
— The Hindu
Opposition parties in Punjab demanded the arrest of AAP leader Laljit Singh Bhullar following the death of a warehousing corporation official who accused him of harassment.
23 MAR 2026
— The Hindu
Following pressure from opposition parties, former AAP minister Laljit Singh Bhullar was arrested for the alleged suicide of Gagandeep Singh Randhawa.
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