Khaira alleges misuse of govt machinery

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Phagwara, Updated At : 04:25 AM Dec 14, 2025 IST

Sukhpal Singh Khaira

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On the eve of the Block Samiti and Zila Parishad elections in Bholath Assembly constituency, senior Congress leader Sukhpal Khaira has raised serious concerns over the safety and fairness of the polling process, alleging systematic intimidation of Opposition workers and voters.

In a representation addressed to the State Election Commissioner, Punjab, Khaira claimed that a climate of fear has been deliberately created in the constituency through alleged misuse of police machinery under political pressure. According to the complaint, Khaira alleged that the Kapurthala police, acting under pressure from the ruling party, registered what he described as a false and fabricated criminal case on November 14, at Subhanpur police station. The case reportedly named eight Congress workers along with several unidentified persons.

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