AAP Protests in Chandigarh Against Congress's Offensive Remarks on Dalit Leaders
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AAP Protests Congress's 'Anti-Dalit Mindset' in Chandigarh; Demands Apology
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News18•09-02-2026, 18:53
AAP Protests Congress's 'Anti-Dalit Mindset' in Chandigarh; Demands Apology
•Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) staged a strong protest in Chandigarh against Congress's alleged anti-Dalit remarks and mindset.
•Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema condemned Congress leaders Pratap Singh Bajwa and Raja Warring for insulting Dalit leaders and the community.
•AAP demanded an apology from Congress within 24 hours for statements like Bajwa's 'playing in a band' comment and Warring's 'twisting neck' threat to a Dalit minister.
•The protest saw police using water cannons on AAP workers, but the demonstration continued.
•AAP highlighted its own government's inclusion of 6 Dalit ministers, contrasting it with Congress's alleged disrespect and lack of representation for Dalits.
