Chandigarh : The Punjab Assembly Khaira Row escalated on Wednesday as AAP Punjab President and Cabinet Minister Aman Arora condemned Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira for offensive remarks targeting women and the working community. Arora demanded an immediate public apology from Khaira and urged the Congress party to take responsibility for the remarks.
“Today, instead of apologizing in the assembly, Sukhpal Khaira quietly walked out. His vulgar remarks for our mothers, sisters, and daughters are not just his own thinking but reflect the mindset of the entire Congress party. They must apologize publicly,” Arora tweeted, reflecting the Punjab Assembly Khaira Row on social media.
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The controversy comes amid heightened tensions in the House following Khaira’s earlier derogatory comments directed at Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema. Aman Arora emphasized that such language is unacceptable in democratic institutions and undermines the dignity of women.
“The Punjab Assembly Khaira Row highlights the need for legislators to respect democratic decorum. Offensive remarks like these insult both individual leaders and the labour and working communities of Punjab,” Arora added.
ਅੱਜ ਸੁਖਪਾਲ ਖਹਿਰਾ ਵਿਧਾਨਸਭਾ ‘ਚ ਮੁਆਫ਼ੀ ਮੰਗਣ ਦੀ ਬਜਾਏ ਚੁੱਪ-ਚਾਪ ਬਾਹਰ ਨਿਕਲ ਗਏ। ਇਸਦਾ ਮਤਲਬ ਇਹ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਸਾਡੀਆਂ ਮਾਵਾਂ, ਭੈਣਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਧੀਆਂ ਵਾਸਤੇ ਖਹਿਰਾ ਦੀ ਭੱਦੀ ਟਿੱਪਣੀ ਸਿਰਫ਼ ਖਹਿਰਾ ਦੀ ਹੀ ਨਹੀਂ ਪੂਰੀ ਕਾਂਗਰਸ ਦੀ ਸੋਚ ਹੈ। ਇਸ ਭੱਦੇ ਬਿਆਨ ਲਈ ਸਾਰੀ ਕਾਂਗਰਸ ਪਾਰਟੀ ਨੂੰ ਮੁਆਫ਼ੀ ਮੰਗਣੀ ਚਾਹੀਦੀ ਹੈ।
– @AroraAmanSunam… pic.twitter.com/AMG4MVhKiq
— AAP Punjab (@AAPPunjab) March 11, 2026
Political analysts say the Punjab Assembly Khaira Row could further intensify debates on accountability and legislative conduct, reinforcing the AAP’s stance on protecting women and maintaining respect in the Assembly.
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The AAP continues to demand strict action and public accountability from Khaira, insisting that the Congress party acknowledge the gravity of the situation. The Punjab Assembly Khaira Row has now become a focal point in Punjab politics, drawing attention from media and citizens alike.