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The Aam Aadmi Party has declared the court's decision a major victory for the Bhagwant Mann government. They state the detailed court proceedings prove the Vigilance Bureau acted on solid evidence, not political motives. AAP leaders accused the previous Akali regime of allowing a massive drug trade worth thousands of crores. The party also highlighted ongoing efforts to extradite a key aide, promising further revelations.

Key Points: Punjab AAP Says Court Validates Vigilance Evidence Against Majithia

  • Mohali court rejected bail plea of former Akali minister Bikram Majithia
  • AAP claims verdict proves evidence, not vendetta, behind arrest
  • Leaders allege Rs 6000 crore drug trade flourished under Akali rule
  • Interpol Blue Notice issued for Majithia's aide Satta's extradition
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Court proved Vigilance acted on concrete evidence against Akali leader Majithia: Punjab AAP

AAP leaders claim Mohali court's bail rejection proves concrete evidence in Majithia drug case, slamming Akali Dal for 2007-2017 drug trade under their rule.

"The court did not reject Majithia’s bail after a 10-minute hearing, but after a detailed 10-day-long argument - Baltej Pannu"

Chandigarh, Aug 19

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday launched an attack on Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leaders after the Mohali district court rejected the bail plea of former minister Bikram Singh Majithia.

AAP MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal and leader Baltej Pannu told the media here that the court’s decision has proved that the Vigilance Bureau acted based on concrete evidence, not political vendetta. Dhaliwal said, “From the very first day, Akali Dal leaders and some Congressmen tried to mislead the people by claiming that Majithia’s arrest was an act of victimisation. Yesterday’s court decision has exposed their lies and established that the Mann government had strong evidence against Majithia.”

He said the Akali Dal must accept responsibility for the rampant drug trade during its rule from 2007 to 2017. “It was during their tenure that Punjab witnessed the so-called sixth river flowing in the form of drugs. Everyone had seen Majithia's photos with Satta and Pindi. He was often seen with them. Even today, Akali leaders shamelessly call these charges false. But now the court has made it clear that the evidence is strong and the case is solid,” Dhaliwal said.

Speaking about Majithia’s aide Satta, Dhaliwal said Interpol has already issued a Blue Corner Notice against him and that the government of India, through its ties with Canada, is pursuing his extradition. “Once Satta is brought back to Punjab, a massive political storm will erupt. His revelations will expose the deep links between politicians with the drug mafia. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has said repeatedly that many big fish are yet to be caught,” Dhaliwal said.

He added that Vigilance investigations have already exposed how drug networks worth thousands of crores operated under political patronage. “They mentioned Rs 6,000 crore worth of illegal drug business and Rs 540 crore worth of disproportionate assets that Majithia amassed during this time. This shows the scale of the illegal business that thrived under the Akali regime,” Dhaliwal said.

Supporting Dhaliwal’s remarks, Pannu said, “Everyone knows what Punjab was like before 2007 and what happened between 2007 and 2017. Crores of rupees were transferred into different companies, and luxurious farmhouses of over 90 acres were bought. The court did not reject Majithia’s bail after a 10-minute hearing, but after a detailed 10-day-long argument, clearly showing that the Vigilance acted strictly based on evidence.”

The AAP leaders added that the court’s decision is a victory for the government.

- IANS

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Priya S
This is a welcome step but I hope this isn't just political drama before elections. We've seen parties target opponents before. The real test will be if they actually convict the big fish and recover the black money.
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Michael C
As someone who lived in Punjab during those years, I can confirm the drug problem was absolutely out of control. If the evidence is solid, everyone involved should face maximum punishment. No mercy for those who poison our society.
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Anjali F
ज़माना बदल गया है! No more protection for powerful people. The sixth river of drugs comment is so true - during Akali rule, you could see the devastation in every village. Hope this brings closure to families who lost their children to addiction.
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Sarah B
While I support action against corruption, I hope AAP is equally vigorous in going after drug lords from all parties. Justice should be blind to political affiliations. The focus should be on cleaning Punjab, not settling scores.
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Karthik V
₹6000 crore drug business and ₹540 crore disproportionate assets? These numbers are mind-boggling! This is why our state remained backward while these politicians built palaces. Hope the extradition from Canada happens soon - we need complete truth to come out.

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