In a escalating row in Punjab politics, a viral video clip has exposed alleged threats by a state minister to a businessman, prompting sharp criticism from the BJP. Union MoS Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu announced plans to apprise Governor Gulab Chand Kataria of the grave matter during a press conference in Chandigarh.
Flanked by victim Malkit Singh and MLA Jangi Lal Mahajan, Bittu emphasized the BJP’s commitment to pursuing justice rigorously. Mahajan called for a thorough CBI investigation and pledged safeguards for the family.
This incident echoes the tragic Amritsar case of official Gagandeep Randhawa’s suicide amid similar pressures from ex-minister Laljit Bhullar. Bittu highlighted, ‘Malkit has mustered the courage to resist, unlike the fatal outcome before.’
The central minister lambasted the AAP administration for undermining local businesses while preaching investment inflows. He positioned the BJP as a steadfast ally to affected entrepreneurs.
Detailing the harassment, Malkit revealed that Minister Hardeep Mundia commissioned Rs 6.5 lakh worth of trolleys a year ago without settling the dues. Demands for equity in his firm followed, backed by punitive notices from pollution control and other agencies to cripple his enterprise.
Family safety is now paramount, with reports of gangster threats and an assault on Malkit’s brother. Despite FIRs, no ministerial accountability has emerged, fueling demands for accountability as the controversy intensifies.
