Punjab BJP presses for ED probe into excise policy, citing AAP corruption. BJP accuses AAP of receiving black money. Election Commission seeks report on Sangrur s liquor tragedy. AAP denies corruption allegations, claims revenue increase.
Offering condolences over Shubhkaran's death, BJP chief Sunil Jakhar seeks "sensitivity to allow peaceful protests" from govt, tells farmers too to "guide" youngsters in right direction; BJP leaders also facilitate farmers who have laid dharnas at their homes
Interestingly, while the BJP-led Haryana government acted tough on the agitating farmers, party leaders in Punjab were seen welcoming them with refreshments.
BJP leaders fear facing hostilities akin to 2020-21 farm law protests, where they were barred from entering villages. Agitation escalation concerns rise.