- By Nidhi Giri
- Wed, 04 Dec 2024 06:49 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Sukhbir Singh Badal Attack: Condemning the attack on assassination attempt on Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and former Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Badal, former Delhi chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday alleged that “power forces” were responsible for the incident and a conspiracy was being plotted to defame Punjab and Punjabis.
“Today, a major incident was narrowly avoided in Punjab. An attempt was made to shoot former chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, but thanks to the quick action of the Punjab Police, a tragedy was prevented,” said Arvind Kejriwal in the Delhi assembly.
Kejriwal further informed the House that Sukhbir Singh Badal is safe.
“One thing is clear, a big conspiracy is being hatched to defame Punjab and Punjabis, and powerful forces are involved in this. The Punjab Police has prevented an incident and set an example for the whole world on how law and order can be maintained,” Kejriwal added.
Launching a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party, Kejriwal said, “When there are open murders happening in Delhi, shootouts taking place, the entire capital is under the control of gangsters, drugs are being sold everywhere, and women are being raped, the entire BJP, from top to bottom, remains silent. And when asked about it, they say that crime is not an issue.”
Badal had a close shave on Wednesday after a man opened fire, pointing the weapon towards him while he was performing the duty of ‘sewadar’ outside the Golden Temple in Punjab's Amritsar on Wednesday.
A former Khalistani militant, identified as Narain Singh Chaura opened fire at Sukhbir Singh Badal near the entrance of the Golden Temple in Punjab’s Amritsar on Wednesday morning. A man standing near Sukhbir Singh Badal quickly intervened and grabbed Narain's hands. The SAD leader escaped unhurt.