Gulzar Singh's suicide case: Rahul demands Punjab finance min's resignation

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday demanded the resignation of Punjab finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema and called for an independent, impartial and time-bound investigation into the death of Gulzar Singh, a member of the Valmiki community.The Congress leader also urged people in Punjab, particularly members of the Dalit community, to remain vigilant against what he described as the misuse of power by the Aam Aadmi Party government.In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi said, "The people of Punjab, and especially the Dalits, should become vigilant regarding the misuse of power by the AAP government. Listen to what happened to Gulzar Singh Ji, who belonged to the Valmiki community, in his final days—hear it straight from the mouths of his family, his mother, his wife, and his brother. They tormented him in life, and even in death, they are dishonoring Gulzar Singh Ji.