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India Today
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Punjab BJP seeks FIR against Manish Sisodia over ‘saam, daam, dand, bhed' remark
Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar has written to the Election Commission (EC) seeking action against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia over his recent remarks on the 2027 Punjab Assembly his complaint, Jakhar alleged that Sisodia, during a speech on August 15, had 'openly proclaimed' that to win the next Punjab election, AAP would resort to 'saam, daam, dand, bhed, sach, jooth, sawaal, jawaab, ladai, jhagda (diplomacy, incentive, punishment, division, truth, false, question, answer, fight, quarrel)'.advertisementJakhar said the statement revealed AAP's 'intent to undermine the democratic process.' He argued that Sisodia's words amounted to 'an open admission of intent to adopt corrupt practices, intimidate voters, spread enmity, and disturb public order in the state.' The BJP leader further said the remarks constituted serious offences under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, including bribery (Section 123(1)), undue influence (Section 123(2)), and promotion of enmity (Section 123(3A)). He also cited provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita/IPC such as Sections 196, 197 and 353, saying the comments promoted enmity among groups, encouraged intimidation, and instigated the remarks a 'corrupt practice,' Jakhar urged the EC to disqualify Sisodia from contesting elections under Section 8 of the RPA Act. He also demanded immediate registration of an FIR against the AAP leader and action against the party's Punjab unit.- EndsMust Watch
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Punjab BJP chief seeks EC action against AAP's Manish Sisodia over poll remarks
Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar on Saturday wrote to the Election Commission (EC), urging action against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia for allegedly attempting to 'undermine the election process'. Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar on Saturday wrote to the Election Commission, seeking action against AAP leader Manish Sisodia for his remarks aimed at 'undermining the election process' in the 2027 assembly polls. (HT file) 'After a video went viral showing AAP leader Manish Sisodia talking about winning the 2027 elections by any means, fair or unfair, we have written this letter to the Election Commission to prevent the Aam Aadmi Party's attempts to undermine the election process,' Jakhar said. Referring to Sisodia's purported remarks during a party event in Punjab, Jakhar alleged that the statements indicate misuse of state machinery, voter intimidation, bribery, money power, creating communal divisions, and deliberately spreading misinformation to mislead voters. 'On Independence Day, a day of utmost sanctity, Sisodia, in-charge of Punjab AAP affairs, delivered a speech wherein he openly proclaimed that in order to win the assembly elections of 2027, the party would resort to 'saam, daam, dand, bhed, sach, jhoot, sawal, jawaab, ladai, jhagda'. Such a declaration on the day before Independence Day ridicules the values of peace, freedom and integrity that it represents,' Jakhar wrote to the EC. 'These statements amount to an open admission of intent to adopt corrupt practices, intimidate voters, spread enmity, and disturb public order in the state, thereby threatening the peace, development and prosperity of Punjab,' he said. Congress leader Charanjit Singh Channi also shared the video clip of Sisodia's statement on X, claiming that the remarks reflect the 'real truth of the Aam Aadmi Party'. The Punjab BJP chief has requested action against Sisodia under the Representation of People Act, 1951, as well as under Sections 196, 197, and 353 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha (BNS). Jakahr added, 'Such conduct amounts to a corrupt practice and calls for disqualification from contesting elections under Section 8 of the RPA Act. They also violate the Constitution by undermining the principles of free and fair elections and the democratic rights of citizens guaranteed under Articles 14, 19, and 21.' Punjab assembly elections are expected in 2027, with the AAP seeking to retain power in the state after a weak performance in the Delhi elections earlier this year.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Punjab BJP chief seeks EC action against AAP's Manish Sisodia over poll remarks
Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Sunil Jhakar on Saturday wrote to the Election Commission of India (ECI), urging action against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia for allegedly attempting to "undermine the election process." Independence Day 2025 Modi signals new push for tech independence with local chips Before Trump, British used tariffs to kill Indian textile Bank of Azad Hind: When Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose gave India its own currency "After a video went viral showing AAP leader Manish Sisodia talking about winning the 2027 elections by any means, fair or unfair, we have written this letter to the Election Commission to prevent the Aam Aadmi Party's attempts to undermine the election process," Jhakar said. Referring to Sisodia's purported remarks during a party event in Punjab, Jhakar alleged that the statements indicate misuse of state machinery, voter intimidation, bribery, money power, creating communal divisions, and deliberately spreading misinformation to mislead voters. "On the eve of Independence Day, a day of utmost sanctity, Manish Sisodia, incharge of Aam Aadmi Party Punjab, delivered a speech wherein he openly proclaimed that in order to win the Punjab Assembly elections of 2027, AAP would resort to 'Saam, Daam, Dand, Bhed, Sach, Jhoot, Sawal, Jawaab, Ladai, Jhagda.' Such a declaration on the day before Independence Day ridicules the values of peace, freedom and integrity that it represents," Jhakar wrote in his letter to the ECI. Sisodia, while addressing a party event in Punjab on August 15, had said, "To win 2027 elections, Saam, Daam, Dand, Bhed, Sach, Jhoot, question, answer, Ladai, Jhagda, whatever we have to do, we will do. Are we ready?" Live Events Taking objection to the statement, Jhakar's letter said, "These statements amount to an open admission of intent to adopt corrupt practices, intimidate voters, spread enmity, and disturb public order in the state, thereby threatening the peace, development and prosperity of Punjab." Congress leader Charanjit Singh Channi also shared the video clip of Sisodia's statement on X, who claimed that the remarks reflect the "real truth of Aam Aadmi Party." The Punjab BJP chief has requested action against Sisodia under the Representation of People Act , 1951, as well as under Sections 196, 197, and 353 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha (BNS). Jhakar added in the letter, "Such conduct amounts to a corrupt practice and calls for disqualification from contesting elections under Section 8 of the RPA Act. They also violate the Constitution of India by undermining the principles of free and fair elections and the democratic rights of citizens guaranteed under Articles 14, 19, and 21." Punjab Assembly elections are expected in 2027, with AAP seeking to retain power in the state after a weak performance in the Delhi elections earlier this year.
Economic Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- Economic Times
Punjab BJP chief seeks EC action against AAP's Manish Sisodia over poll remarks
Synopsis Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jhakar has urged the Election Commission of India to take action against AAP leader Manish Sisodia for allegedly attempting to undermine the election process. Jhakar's letter references Sisodia's remarks about winning the 2027 elections by any means, fair or unfair, which he claims indicate misuse of state machinery and voter intimidation. ANI Punjab BJP chief seeks EC action against AAP's Manish Sisodia over poll remarks Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Sunil Jhakar on Saturday wrote to the Election Commission of India (ECI), urging action against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia for allegedly attempting to "undermine the election process.""After a video went viral showing AAP leader Manish Sisodia talking about winning the 2027 elections by any means, fair or unfair, we have written this letter to the Election Commission to prevent the Aam Aadmi Party's attempts to undermine the election process," Jhakar said. Referring to Sisodia's purported remarks during a party event in Punjab, Jhakar alleged that the statements indicate misuse of state machinery, voter intimidation, bribery, money power, creating communal divisions, and deliberately spreading misinformation to mislead voters."On the eve of Independence Day, a day of utmost sanctity, Manish Sisodia, incharge of Aam Aadmi Party Punjab, delivered a speech wherein he openly proclaimed that in order to win the Punjab Assembly elections of 2027, AAP would resort to 'Saam, Daam, Dand, Bhed, Sach, Jhoot, Sawal, Jawaab, Ladai, Jhagda.' Such a declaration on the day before Independence Day ridicules the values of peace, freedom and integrity that it represents," Jhakar wrote in his letter to the while addressing a party event in Punjab on August 15, had said, "To win 2027 elections, Saam, Daam, Dand, Bhed, Sach, Jhoot, question, answer, Ladai, Jhagda, whatever we have to do, we will do. Are we ready?" Taking objection to the statement, Jhakar's letter said, "These statements amount to an open admission of intent to adopt corrupt practices, intimidate voters, spread enmity, and disturb public order in the state, thereby threatening the peace, development and prosperity of Punjab." Congress leader Charanjit Singh Channi also shared the video clip of Sisodia's statement on X, who claimed that the remarks reflect the "real truth of Aam Aadmi Party."The Punjab BJP chief has requested action against Sisodia under the Representation of People Act, 1951, as well as under Sections 196, 197, and 353 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha (BNS).Jhakar added in the letter, "Such conduct amounts to a corrupt practice and calls for disqualification from contesting elections under Section 8 of the RPA Act. They also violate the Constitution of India by undermining the principles of free and fair elections and the democratic rights of citizens guaranteed under Articles 14, 19, and 21."Punjab Assembly elections are expected in 2027, with AAP seeking to retain power in the state after a weak performance in the Delhi elections earlier this year.
Hindustan Times
30-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Panthers Party chief files plea seeking by-polls for Nagrota, Budgam seats
President of the Panthers Party (India), Harsh Dev Singh on Tuesday filed a writ petition before the high court of Jammu & Kashmir for issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the Election Commission of India (ECI) to hold assembly elections in Nagrota and Budgam constituencies immediately. The petitioner further submitted that the ECI did not seem to have any intention of holding the elections in J&K as it was behaving as a mute spectator while having activated its election machinery in Bihar. (File) The two assembly constituencies were declared vacant on October 1, 2024, in conformity with the law laid down on the subject by the Supreme Court and in consonance with its mandate of Section 151 A of Representation of Peoples' Act. Alleging inordinate and inexplicable delay, Singh, said, 'Writ petition in person has stated that by-elections in the said two assembly constituencies have been denied on extraneous considerations and in violation of plethora of rulings of various courts and the provisions of Section 151 A of RPA Act, which mandate holding such elections within a period of six months from the date of occurrence of such vacancies.' He pointed out in the petition that existing laws required the said elections to be held before ending March 2025. 'The said elections were arbitrarily denied while issuance of election notification on January 7, 2025, and the ECI had given a statement that by-elections on the said two seats can't be held due to massive snowfall deliriously oblivious of the fact that Nagrota constituency has never ever experienced snowfall in its history,' stated Singh in his petition. The petitioner further submitted that the ECI did not seem to have any intention of holding the elections in J&K as it was behaving as a mute spectator while having activated its election machinery in Bihar. He stated that the Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud in a significant ruling had observed that: ' There must be some duty cost on the Election Commission to proceed with alacrity the moment a vacancy arises'. The ECI having failed to initiate the election exercise for the last 10 months and giving lame excuses has brazenly defied not only the SC but also the prevalent law on the subject. Seeking indulgence of the HC, Singh pointed out that elections are never held in J&K until and unless the court intervenes and orders restoration of democracy.
