Chandigarh : Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal launched a sharp attack on Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal, accusing him of promoting a “gangster model” of politics in Punjab ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.
Addressing a press conference, the Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal on Sukhbir Badal remarks came after the appointment of Kanchanpreet Kaur as the Tarn Taran constituency in-charge, a move Dhaliwal claimed exposes Badal’s political intentions.
‘Gangster Model’ Allegation
During his address, Dhaliwal alleged that Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal on Sukhbir Badal reflects a deeper concern about the kind of leadership being projected in Punjab.
“By appointing such individuals, Sukhbir Singh Badal has made it clear what kind of model he wants to present in Punjab. This is nothing but a ‘Gangster Model’ that promotes people with questionable backgrounds,” he said.
He compared the model to other political narratives like the Gujarat or Haryana models, claiming that Badal’s approach stands in contrast by allegedly promoting controversial figures.
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Challenge to Declare 117 Candidates
In a direct challenge, Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal on Sukhbir Badal urged the SAD chief to announce candidates for all 117 Assembly constituencies.
“If he has the courage, he should declare candidates in all constituencies so people can see his real face,” Dhaliwal said.
He also named several controversial individuals, alleging that they could be part of Badal’s candidate list if his “model” is implemented fully.
Serious Allegations Over Past Controversies
The Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal on Sukhbir Badal statement included strong accusations related to past incidents, including alleged links to individuals accused in sacrilege cases and other controversies in Punjab.
Dhaliwal claimed that people who “betrayed Punjab” are now being rewarded under Badal’s leadership, further intensifying his criticism of the Akali Dal’s functioning.
Akali Dal ‘Reduced to Money-Collecting Group’
Continuing his attack, Dhaliwal alleged that the Shiromani Akali Dal has lost its core support base.
“The real workers of the Akali Dal have already left. What remains now is a group focused only on collecting money,” he claimed.
According to Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal on Sukhbir Badal, this shift reflects a disconnect between the party leadership and grassroots workers.
Conclusion
The Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal on Sukhbir Badal remarks signal escalating political tensions in Punjab as parties begin positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. While the allegations are serious, the Shiromani Akali Dal has yet to issue an official response to these claims.