The punjab congress on tuesday protested against the AAP government's recent decision to dissolve all
panchayats in the state, calling it "dictatorship" and a "direct attack on the federal structure of the country". The
punjab government dissolved all gram panchayats, panchayat samitis and zilla parishads in an order on 10
August. elections will be held in november and December. During Tuesday's protest, congress leader Pratap
Singh Bajwa said sarpanches are elected representatives and the decision was a "disgusting" attempt by the AAP
government to take away their right to self-governance.
Wading also targeted cm Mann
congress leader Pratap Singh Bajwa said the decision was a "direct attack on the federal structure of the country
and a violation of the Constitution". punjab congress chief amarinder singh Raja Wading criticized the
Bhagwant Mann government for the "dictatorial" decision and asked, "What if the punjab governor exercises his
constitutional powers and you dissolve the government six months before its term?" Will the Chief Minister
remain silent or will he cry for justice? Accusing Punjab's ruling party of trying to "intimidate" leaders and
members of panchayats across the state, Bajwa asserted that the congress party would not tolerate any such
"tyranny".
Questions raised on the transparency and fairness of the electoral process
In a letter to chief minister Bhagwant Mann, Bajwa said, "It is surprising that the dates for the panchayat
elections have been announced so early. panchayat elections will be held in two phases by december 2023.
Bajwa wrote, “While the importance of timely elections cannot be underestimated, it is equally important to
ensure that due process is followed and the sanctity of the electoral process is maintained. The haste with which
these dates have been announced so soon raises questions about the transparency and fairness of the electoral
process.
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