Modi attacks Punjab government, AAP counters with Rs 50,000 crore dues claim
The AAP said PM Narendra Modi turned an official event in Jalandhar into a political attack on the Punjab government, defending Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s absence. During the function, Modi criticized law and order issues and alleged misuse of funds by the AAP government. The party responded by accusing the BJP of hypocrisy and highlighting pending Central dues to Punjab.AAP media in-charge Baltej Pannu said the Centre owed Punjab nearly Rs 50,000 crore.
21 AUG 2026
— NDTV
The BJP and Shiromani Akali Dal are initiating talks to form an alliance for Punjab's upcoming assembly elections, aiming to capitalize on the AAP's perceived shortcomings.
24 AUG 2026
— NDTV
The BJP announced its intention to contest all 117 seats in the Punjab assembly elections, aiming to form a government.
31 AUG 2026
— NDTV
Ankit Vidhan's victory in Panjab University's student elections signifies a potential boost for the Akali Dal-BJP alliance among young voters.
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