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Pargat Singh dares AAP protesters, says FIR threats won’t silence him
Babushahi Bureau
Jalandhar (Punjab), January 10, 2026: Former Punjab Education Minister and Congress MLA Pargat Singh on Friday hit out at the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), alleging that its leaders and workers failed to respond to his open challenge during a protest outside his residence. Singh asserted that he would not be intimidated by legal threats and dismissed the protests as politically motivated.
Addressing the gathering and the police presence, Singh said he was ready to engage in an open debate with the protesters.
“I am standing here alone—if anyone can answer even one of my questions, I will take responsibility,” he said, adding that AAP leaders were avoiding direct dialogue. He remarked that leaders who come from Delhi would eventually return, while those in Punjab would have to face public scrutiny.
Singh mocked threats of legal action, stating that even multiple FIRs would not deter him.
He accused Punjab’s AAP ministers and their Delhi leadership of functioning as “sycophants” who lack the ability to engage in meaningful debate on public issues.
Clarifying his stand on the controversy surrounding a viral video involving former Delhi Minister Atishi, Singh said the Congress had no role in editing or manipulating the footage. He alleged that any tampering was carried out by the BJP and accused both the BJP and AAP of playing a coordinated political game. Singh questioned the urgency behind filing FIRs when a forensic report on the video is expected within days.
Raising concerns over law and order in Punjab, Singh questioned why opposition leaders were being targeted for raising issues of public safety. “If murders are taking place in Punjab, why should we not question the government?” he asked. He also sought clarification on the whereabouts of Iqbal Singh, who filed a complaint against him, alleging that the matter was being diverted unfairly towards Congress leaders.
Singh rejected allegations of anti-Sikh sentiment and disrespect towards Sikh Gurus as baseless, stating that such charges were being used to silence dissent. He further criticized the state government for its handling of sensitive cases, including sacrilege incidents, claiming that no concrete action had been taken despite repeated demands.
Highlighting what he termed a breakdown of governance, Singh questioned the lack of progress in high-profile cases, including a leaked audio clip allegedly involving a senior police officer and the murder of a sarpanch at a wedding function. He accused the government of attempting to suppress the media and intimidate critics.
Concluding his remarks, Singh alleged that the AAP government had lost control over law and order, asserting that both political leadership and policing had become ineffective under the current administration.