Chandigarh: The Punjab Assembly on Thursday passed a resolution with a significant majority to refer the Sukhpal Singh Khaira breach of privilege case to the Privileges Committee. The resolution, introduced by Cabinet Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, targets recent derogatory statements and alleged unparliamentary conduct by the Congress MLA, which the House said insulted elected members, the Constitution, and the public.
Explaining the resolution, Cheema said the move comes in response to social media posts by MLA Khaira on March 10, 2026, in which he referred to the Speaker, Cabinet Ministers, and Aam Aadmi Party MLAs as “bonded labourers.” The statements were widely criticized for undermining the dignity of the Assembly and the mandate given by the people.
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Sukhpal Singh Khaira’s Conduct Draws Assembly’s Sharp Criticism
“The Sukhpal Singh Khaira breach of privilege issue worsened when he refused to retract his statements on the floor of the House on March 11, despite being given an opportunity to apologize,” Cheema added. The resolution also condemned inappropriate physical gestures made by Khaira while leaving the House during an opposition walkout, describing them as completely lacking in parliamentary decorum.
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Highlighting the potential misuse of social media for political theatrics, Cheema stated, “Certain legislators may be compromising their constitutional oath to gain attention online or generate amusement, which cannot be tolerated in the Assembly.”
Privileges Committee to Probe Sukhpal Singh Khaira Breach of Privilege, Ensuring Assembly’s Dignity
The resolution requests the Privileges Committee to conduct a thorough investigation into the Sukhpal Singh Khaira breach of privilege and recommend necessary action to uphold the dignity of the House. The Assembly’s decision marks a firm step toward maintaining professional boundaries and the sanctity of legislative procedures.
With the passing of this resolution, the Sukhpal Singh Khaira breach of privilege case is now formally under scrutiny, signaling a zero-tolerance approach to conduct deemed unbecoming of an MLA in Punjab.