Supreme Court Setback for Akali Leader Majithia Amid AAP's Historic Punjab Wins

The Punjab AAP is framing a delayed Supreme Court hearing as a major setback for Akali Dal leader Bikram Majithia. Party spokesperson Kuldeep Dhaliwal linked this legal development to AAP's recent electoral successes in local polls. He claimed AAP has broken the Akali Dal's long-standing dominance in Majithia's own constituency. The party is using these results to project confidence for the next state assembly elections in 2027.

Key Points: AAP Says Supreme Court Denies Majithia Bail in Assets Case

  • Supreme Court sets Jan 19 to hear Majithia's bail plea in disproportionate assets case
  • AAP wins three Zila Parishad seats in Majitha, ending 50-year Akali dominance
  • AAP leader claims Majithia rejected by voters in his own stronghold constituency
  • Party projects winning over 21 Majha assembly seats in the 2027 state elections
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Setback for Akali leader Majithia in Supreme Court, says Punjab AAP

Punjab AAP claims a legal setback for Akali leader Bikram Majithia as SC fixes bail hearing, while touting its own historic victories in local polls.

"The entire Punjab is now standing firmly with governance free from hooliganism and corruption. - Kuldeep Dhaliwal, Punjab AAP Spokesperson"

Chandigarh, Dec 19

Punjab Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) chief spokesperson Kuldeep Dhaliwal on Friday said by fixing January 19 for the hearing on Akali Dal leader Bikram Majithia’s bail petition, the Supreme Court has delivered a major legal setback to him.

After the High Court, now the apex court has also not granted any relief to the Akali leader, he said.

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear Shiromani Akali Dal leader Majithia’s plea challenging the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s order, which denied him bail in a disproportionate assets case.

Meanwhile, Dhaliwal told the media that Majithia has suffered not only a legal but also a major political blow. In his own constituency, Majitha, which the Shiromani Akali Dal considered its stronghold, the people have completely rejected him in the Zila Parishad and Block Samiti elections. By winning three out of four Zila Parishad seats in Majitha, AAP has ended the Akalis’ 50-year-long dominance. Securing a clear majority in the Block Samiti, as well, is historic.

He said in Tarn Taran and Amritsar, the Akali Dal tried to win elections with the help of gangsters, but the peace-loving people of Punjab defeated this conspiracy.

“Last time we had won 16 Assembly seats in Majha, but the kind of public support we are receiving now, AAP will win more than 21 seats here in 2027 and create a new record. The entire Punjab is now standing firmly with governance free from hooliganism and corruption,” he said.

Targeting the Congress, Dhaliwal said big leaders like Pratap Singh Bajwa and Sukhjinder Randhawa were under the illusion that the Aam Aadmi Party was weak in Majha. They put in their full force, but AAP crushed the arrogance of the Congress. Out of a total of 79 Zila Parishad seats, AAP has registered a resounding victory on 58 seats.

He said the manner in which the people of Majha have put their stamp of approval on the policies of Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann makes it clear that the days of traditional political parties are over in Punjab. The AAP leader said the results of these elections indicate the formation of an AAP government again in 2027.

- IANS

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Priya S
While it's good to see action against corruption, I hope this is a genuine legal process and not just political vendetta. AAP celebrating a court date as a "setback" feels a bit premature. Let the courts decide fairly, without political pressure from any side.
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Aman W
The real story is in the grassroots results! Losing his own stronghold after 50 years is a massive jhatka for Akali Dal. AAP's victory in Zila Parishad shows the mood on the ground. People are tired of the same old parties and their ways.
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Sarah B
Interesting to watch Punjab's political landscape evolve. The allegation about using gangsters is very serious. Hope the authorities investigate that independently. A peaceful electoral process is fundamental for any democracy.
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Vikram M
Dhaliwal is counting his chickens before they hatch. 2027 is far away! One local body election and they're talking about 21 seats. First, they should focus on delivering the "corruption-free governance" they promised. The Supreme Court will decide on merit, not political speeches.
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Kavya N
As a Punjabi, I just want peace and development. If AAP is breaking the old system and bringing new hope, I welcome it. But the proof will be in the pudding – better roads, schools, and jobs. The legal cases should proceed without any 'saazish' from any side.

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