CHANDIGARH-The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has strongly condemned BJP links in the death threat and ₹7 crore ransom demand made against AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, with Punjab Cabinet Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stating that preliminary findings have pointed to the accused’s direct or indirect association with the BJP. AAP Punjab leaders condemned the threat and asserted that those involved would face strict legal action, while making it clear that such intimidation would neither frighten AAP leaders nor stop them from working for the people.
Senior AAP leader and Cabinet Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stated that the person who issued the threat belongs to Haryana, and preliminary findings have indicated his direct or indirect links with the BJP. He said, “The BJP wants to disturb the peaceful atmosphere of Punjab and create an environment of fear and insecurity in the state.”
The senior AAP leader added, “Punjab is a peace-loving state, and its people understand the intentions behind such attempts to spread terror and disturb communal harmony. Any attempt to threaten the life of a political leader and create fear among people will not be tolerated.”
The Cabinet Minister emphasised that strict legal action would be taken against the person responsible for issuing the death threat. He asserted that the matter would be dealt with firmly and in accordance with the law.
Reaffirming the Punjab Government’s commitment to maintaining peace and law and order, Harpal Singh Cheema stated, “Under the leadership of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, the government is fully committed to ensuring the safety and security of its people. The Bhagwant Mann Government would not allow anyone to disturb Punjab's peace and would take all necessary steps to uphold law and order.”
AAP Punjab Chief Spokesperson Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal also strongly condemned the death threat issued to AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, stating that a ransom demand of ₹7 crore had been made by a gangster in connection with the threat.
He added, “The Punjab Police had traced the accused, who belongs to Haryana, and an FIR had been registered in Mohali. Preliminary findings pointed towards the accused having links with the BJP. Such attempts were aimed at disturbing Punjab’s peaceful atmosphere and creating fear among people for political gains.”
Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal stated, “AAP leaders are neither afraid nor will we bow down to such threats. We will not stop working for the people of Punjab and the country. Those involved in this conspiracy must be exposed before the public. Strict legal action will be taken against them and they will be sent to jail.”
Strongly condemning the threat, the AAP MLA urged the police to take stringent action against the accused and everyone found involved in the matter.