AAP candidate list: Dhillon says 40 architects of Punjab’s destruction

Chandigarh: Punjab BJP president Kewal Singh Dhillon launched a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) following the announcement of its first list of 40 candidates on Saturday.Dhillon said, “It is not a list of 40 candidates, but of 40 people responsible for Punjab’s destruction.”He said instead of featuring individuals known for their integrity and commitment to public service, the list included leaders embroiled in serious allegations and controversies.The Punjab BJP chief said that the AAP govt was “misleading people” by putting up hoardings across Punjab proclaiming an ‘Honest Chief Minister’.Given the prevailing situation in the state, these hoardings should instead read ‘Dishonest Chief Minister’, he said, adding that several candidates on the list were facing accusations of corruption, fraud, money laundering and other serious offences.Dhillon said that whether the AAP announces its candidates now or later, the people of Punjab would not accept them again. Punjab has already fallen victim to the AAP’s false promises once and will not be misled a second time.The BJP functionary said that the AAP’s promise of change came at a high cost to Punjab, with govt failing on every front.He alleged that AAP functionaries and MLAs, who came to Punjab after facing defeat in Delhi, exploited the state for the last five years and were now preparing to do so again.He said that the people of Punjab would never tolerate another attempt to plunder the state.Dhillon said the people of Punjab were deeply dissatisfied with govt’s performance and were unwilling to allow AAP MLAs to enter their villages.He warned that once the Model Code of Conduct comes into force, AAP functionaries would face strong resistance from villagers. They will find it difficult to enter their villages, Dhillon added.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Chandigarh | Silver Rate in Chandigarh | Bank Holidays in Chandigarh | Public Holidays in Chandigarh | Chandigarh AQI | Weather in Chandigarh | Petrol Price in Chandigarh | Diesel Price in Chandigarh | CNG Price in Chandigarh | LPG Price in ChandigarhStay updated with the latest Chandigarh news. Download the TOI App.