The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab has alleged that individuals are being forcibly inducted into the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state, raising serious concerns over political pressure and alleged misuse of influence.
Addressing a press conference, AAP Punjab General Secretary and Media In-Charge Baltej Pannu claimed that there is a systematic attempt to strengthen the BJP in Punjab through questionable political inductions. He asserted that these developments are not organic but driven by external pressure tactics.
AAP Leader Targets Sunil Jakhar Over Alleged Forced Political Alignments in Punjab
During the statement, he specifically targeted BJP Punjab President Sunil Jakhar, alleging irregularities and presenting what he described as evidence of forced political alignments in the state. The allegations have added fresh tension to the ongoing political rivalry between the two parties.
CM ਭਗਵੰਤ ਮਾਨ ਨੂੰ ISI ਦਾ ਏਜੰਟ ਕਹਿਣ ਵਾਲ਼ਾ ਰਵਨੀਤ ਬਿੱਟੂ ਦੇਵੇ ਜਵਾਬ !!
👉 ਪੁਲਵਾਮਾ ਅਤੇ ਪਹਿਲਗਾਮ ਵਿੱਚ ਹੋਏ ਹਮਲੇ ਦੇ ਦੋਸ਼ੀਆਂ ਬਾਰੇ ਜਾਂਚ ਕਿਉਂ ਨਹੀਂ ਆਈ ਸਾਹਮਣੇ ?
👉 ਪਠਾਨਕੋਟ ਵਿੱਚ ਹੋਏ ਹਮਲੇ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਜਾਂਚ ਲਈ ISI ਨੂੰ ਕੌਣ ਲੈ ਕੇ ਆਇਆ ਸੀ ?–@BaltejPannu
‘ਆਪ’ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਮੀਡੀਆ ਇੰਚਾਰਜ ਅਤੇ ਜਨਰਲ ਸਕੱਤਰ pic.twitter.com/gFsVeUlfY0— AAP Punjab (@AAPPunjab) May 21, 2026
The AAP leader also referred to the cases of Ashok Kumar Mittal, owner of Lovely Professional University, and Gaurav Wabha, stating that both individuals joined the BJP following CBI-related notifications. According to him, these cases highlight a pattern of politically motivated inductions into the party.
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AAP Raises Concern Over Forced Political Inductions in Punjab BJP, Demands Transparency and Accountability
The AAP further alleged that such forced political recruitment in Punjab undermines democratic principles and reflects misuse of investigative pressure to influence political decisions. The party has demanded transparency and accountability in all such political transitions.
Reiterating its stance, AAP Punjab said it will continue to expose what it calls unfair political practices and will raise the issue at appropriate forums. The controversy has intensified political debate in the state, with both parties expected to respond further in the coming days.