Parole or release of a prisoner should not be denied merely by citing a “security threat.”
@BhagwantMann govt rejected Jagtar Singh Hawara’s parole on similar grounds a few months ago. Now, parole for Jagtar Singh Tara and Paramjit Singh Bheora has also been rejected on similar grounds.
When Bandi Singhs have spent decades serving their court-awarded sentences, governments should seriously consider their right to parole and take legal and human-rights-based steps towards their release.
The rule of law must apply by one standard-not political convenience. #Punjab #BandiSinghs #Justice
.@BhagwantMann govt claims to be waging a “war” on drugs for publicity, but on the ground, Punjab’s youth are losing their lives.
Seven drug-related deaths were reported in Malwa this week, including a 16-year-old.
@AamAadmiParty’s claims and figures on catching drug traffickers are completely false and fabricated. The reality is that drugs are more prevalent in villages than ever and are being sold with the backing of the ruling dispensation.
#Punjab needs sincere leaders who discuss real issues, seek solutions and move the state forward-not leaders who thrive on taunts, insults and blame politics.
Every #MLA should get adequate time to speak freely in the Assembly-to read, debate and develop their understanding and effectiveness as legislators.
Sadly, in four and a half years, @AamAadmiParty has not even given its own MLAs enough time to speak.
A strong democracy needs strong legislators-and strong legislators are built through debate.
.@AamAadmiParty puts “Yudh” in every slogan to create headlines, but on the ground, it is doing little to tackle Punjab’s drug crisis.
Punjab needs leadership that addresses real issues and delivers solutions-not publicity, slogans and taunts.
Filing an FIR against @LokAwazTv journalist Maninderjit Sidhu after his report exposed the growing drug menace and open sale of drugs in villages is deeply condemnable.
Instead of silencing journalists, the government should investigate the allegations and take action against the drug trade.
@AamAadmiParty speaks about media freedom in Delhi, but in Punjab, journalists and media organisations face copyright strikes and now FIRs.
@ArvindKejriwal must remember: Punjab’s voice cannot be silenced-not by copyright strikes, not by FIRs.
Despite Punjab being an agricultural state, @BhagwantMann government has failed to implement even its own agriculture policy in four and a half years.
Just as @BJP4India’s policies are weakening Punjab’s farming sector instead of strengthening it, @AamAadmiParty is following the same path.