In Punjab politics, the Congress party has once again come under fire for what the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is calling a deeply entrenched anti-Dalit mindset. A series of controversial remarks and comments by Congress leaders has triggered intense backlash, revealing what AAP leaders describe as the party’s long-standing insensitivity and disrespect towards the Dalit community. Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema took a firm stand on the issue and accused Congress of repeatedly insulting Dalits. He demanded that Congress leader Pratap Singh Bajwa and the party issue a formal apology within 24 hours. When no apology came from the Congress camp even after the deadline, AAP launched a full-scale protest.
