In a sharp critique of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) administration, Ashwani Sharma, the working president of the Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has lambasted what he termed the so-called "model" of governance under Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal. Speaking out in the wake of a recent explosion near Sirhind railway station, Sharma asserted that this model has, in reality, transformed into a symbol of an unsafe Punjab, characterized by feeble security arrangements and a pervasive atmosphere of fear among citizens.
Blast Incident Raises Alarms on Security Lapses
The remarks from Ashwani Sharma came shortly after a blast occurred in close proximity to the Sirhind railway station, an incident that has sent shockwaves through the region. This explosion resulted in injuries to the driver of a goods train and caused significant damage to railway property, thereby raising grave concerns about the state of law and order in Punjab. The timing of the blast, occurring just ahead of Republic Day celebrations, has further intensified scrutiny on the security preparedness of the state administration.
Sharma's Scathing Attack on AAP Governance
Targeting the AAP government with pointed criticism, Ashwani Sharma highlighted that the blast exposes what he described as negligence in security arrangements and a failure of the administrative machinery. He emphasized that maintaining law and order is not merely an advertising campaign but a constitutional duty of the government, a responsibility he claims the Mann government has failed to uphold effectively.
In his statement, Sharma alleged that under the current regime, gangsterism has become rampant across Punjab, drugs are devastating the youth, and ordinary citizens are left feeling increasingly unsafe. He contrasted this with what he perceives as the government's approach, which he says is confined to advertisements and hollow claims rather than implementing strict, ground-level measures to address these pressing issues.
Demands for Accountability and Action
Ashwani Sharma has called upon the Bhagwant Mann-led government to take immediate and decisive steps. He demanded that accountability be fixed promptly, a high-level inquiry be ordered into the blast incident, and the strictest possible action be taken against those responsible for the culpable acts. Sharma warned that if immediate measures are not undertaken to bolster law and order, the BJP will escalate this issue, raising it on every available platform to ensure public awareness and governmental action.
This development underscores the ongoing political tensions in Punjab, with the BJP positioning itself as a vocal critic of the AAP's governance model, particularly in the realm of security and public safety. The aftermath of the Sirhind blast continues to fuel debates on administrative efficacy and the need for robust security protocols in the state.
