'Crushing those who question': Rahul demands Punjab FM's resignation over Gulzar's death
Rahul Gandhi has demanded the resignation of Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema following the suicide of a man who allegedly faced harassment for questioning the minister about the state's drug crisis. The incident has sparked a political controversy regarding the treatment of dissenters by the AAP government.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing political tensions in Punjab and raises concerns about government accountability and the suppression of public criticism.
NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused Aam Aadmi Party of "crushing those who question" the Punjab government after a man died by suicide following alleged pressure to apologise for publicly questioning the state's finance minister over the drug menace in the state.In a social media post on X, Rahul said Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann should immediately demand his minister Harpal Singh Cheema's resignation and ensure an independent and impartial investigation."A dangerous pattern is emerging in Punjab's AAP government - if you question government failures, the response will come in the form of threats and torture," Rahul said."Gulzar Singh ji, from the Dalit community, who had to watch his son fall victim to drugs, asked the Finance Minister just this much: why has the government failed so miserably in stopping the drug trade?
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in