AAP: Cong bid to sabotage poll

Chandigarh, February 2

Calling the state a “banana republic”, the AAP has accused the government of trying to sabotage the process of MC polls. By resorting to violence, the ruling party workers are trying to ensure they face no opposition.

The Opposition party said they were convinced the polls would not be free and fair, as the ruling party would try to use the official machinery to influence voters. Talking to The Tribune, Leader of Opposition Harpal Cheema said the problem was most severe in the border belt, covering the districts of Ferozepur, Tarn Taran, Amritsar and Gurdaspur.

“The civic polls are being contested as the primary electoral battle for the Assembly elections scheduled next year. All parties are taking it as a litmus test. Since the ruling party has failed on all socio-economic development parameters, they are using these tactics to win the civic polls,” he said. — TNS