Chandigarh: The Bharatiya Janata Party Punjab spokesperson Pritpal Singh Baliawal on Tuesday said that the Congress continued to deceive the people of Punjab with its duplicitous strategies and by not fielding a candidate for the Chandigarh Mayor elections.
In a video released here, Baliawal cornered the Congress saying: “While they pretend to oppose AAP publicly, their internal ties reveal a betrayal of the trust of the common people. The drama staged during the Amritsar Mayor elections further exposes this unholy alliance. Congress’s silence and inaction, while AAP manipulated the councillors, speaks volumes about their collaboration.”
He added that to add to this disgrace, Congress leaders are now scrambling for a ‘safe house’ in Ludhiana, where AAP holds power.
“Are you serious or out of your mind? This blatant act is nothing short of a mockery of democracy and a reflection of the failure of Congress leadership, particularly Raja Warring, who continues to turn a blind eye to these theatrics while playing along with AAP,” he said.
He said that this situation proves that both Congress and AAP are two sides of the same coin.
“Their theatrics to mislead the public will not last long. The people of Punjab are now aware of their deceitful alliance and will hold them accountable in the upcoming elections,” Baliawal added.
Meanwhile, the newly elected Mayor of Amritsar, Jatinder Singh Motia Bhatia, assumed office at a swearing-in ceremony. The event was attended by Punjab Minister Kuldeep Dhaliwal along with several local party leaders and MLAs.
Minister Dhaliwal said, “Today is a very historic day for Amritsar and a moment of great pride for the Aam Aadmi Party.
“I want to assure the residents of Amritsar that our Mayor and councillors will work tirelessly to meet your expectations. We will resolve all the city’s issues and ensure that residents face no difficulties. Development and the smooth functioning of the city will be our top priorities,” he said.
Dhaliwal said the Congress has been creating drama for several months now and has no real issues.