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BJP Slams Kejriwal Vendetta Claims After Defected MP Sandeep Pathak FIRs in Punjab
Politics
Published on 2 May 2026
Two FIRs were filed after Pathak switched sides
BJP has accused Arvind Kejriwal of misusing Punjab Police in a “political vendetta” after defected Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak was booked following his move to the BJP along with six other leaders. The BJP pointed to the filing of two FIRs and alleged AAP was using law enforcement to target leaders who quit the party.
- BJP alleges Kejriwal used Punjab Police to target defectors
- Sandeep Pathak moved to BJP with six other leaders
- Two FIRs were registered against Pathak
- Tensions rise between BJP and AAP over the crackdown
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