Chandigarh Mayoral Poll Twist: AAP Defector's Kin Jailed, BJP Alleges Vendetta

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News18•11-01-2026, 16:50
Chandigarh Mayoral Poll Twist: AAP Defector's Kin Jailed, BJP Alleges Vendetta
- •Komal Sharma, sister-in-law of BJP councilor Suman Sharma, arrested by Mohali police in alleged fraud case.
- •Suman Sharma recently switched from AAP to BJP, leading to allegations of political vendetta by BJP leaders.
- •BJP Chandigarh President Jitender Pal Malhotra and other leaders protested outside Manimajra police station.
- •BJP alleges the arrest was politically motivated by the AAP government in Punjab to influence mayoral elections.
- •Police maintain the arrest was made under legal procedure in connection with the Punjab Water Supply and Sewerage Board case.
Why It Matters: Arrest of BJP councilor's kin sparks political storm, raising questions about Chandigarh mayoral election fairness.
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