Chandigarh, Aug. 22 -- In a sharp rebuke of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab government, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state president Sunil Jakhar labeled August 22 a "black day" for democracy in the state. Accusing Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann's administration of stifling public voices through oppressive tactics, Jakhar vowed that the BJP's efforts to raise awareness about central government schemes would not be halted by police action or government intimidation.
Jakhar's remarks came after he was detained by Punjab Police while en route to an awareness camp organized by the BJP in Raipura village, part of the Baluana Assembly constituency in Abohar. The camp aimed to inform residents about various welfare schemes launched by th...