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Political criticism of AAP government in Punjab

Overview

Political opposition in Punjab has intensified against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, focusing on allegations of financial and administrative mismanagement.

In August 2026, BJP President Kejri Singh Dhillon criticized the administration for a significant increase in state debt, which he claimed rose from approximately 28 lakh crore rupees to nearly 45 lakh crore rupees during the current term. Dhillon alleged that the state is incurring massive debt through entities like Powercom and the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) without corresponding improvements in infrastructure or revenue.

By September 2026, criticism expanded to the state’s energy sector. Former BJP President Sunil Jakhar accused the government of causing a severe power crisis through the mismanagement of the electricity corporation’s finances. Jakhar reported that both industrial and domestic consumers are facing disruptions, noting that farmers are struggling with inadequate power supplies for irrigation during a weak monsoon period.

Entities

Aam Aadmi Party · Punjab · Greater Mohali Area Development Authority · Sunil Jakhar · Bharatiya Janata Party

Timeline

  1. about 19 hours ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Sunil Jakhar blames AAP government for Punjab power crisis

    Former BJP leader Sunil Jakhar has blamed the AAP government in Punjab for a worsening power crisis, citing financial mismanagement and political interests as causes for electricity shortages.

  2. 21 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Punjab BJP criticizes AAP government over rising state debt

    Punjab BJP President Kejri Singh Dhillon has accused the AAP government of mismanagement, claiming state debt has risen from 28 lakh crore to 45 lakh crore rupees.

Sources

bhaskarhindi.com · punjabkesari.com · samacharnama.com