Shiromani Akali Dal Launches Aggressive Statewide Campaign Demanding CBI Probe in Rape Case

Escalating political friction in Punjab, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has officially launched a high-stakes campaign against the state government, demanding immediate and impartial justice for rape victims. A high-level party delegation headed by SAD President Sukhbir Singh Badal met with Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria at the Raj Bhavan in Chandigarh, submitting a formal memorandum that calls for a comprehensive Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the sensitive matter.Serious Allegations of Cover-Up and Audio Evidence Submitted to GovernorAccompanied by senior party leaders including Bikram Singh Majithia, Sukhbir Badal leveled explosive allegations against the administration. He asserted that the conduct of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's family members and several senior Punjab Police officers appeared highly suspicious, alleging active efforts to shield the accused individuals. According to the Akali Dal leadership, despite formal police complaints and testimonies recorded before a judicial magistrate, systematic attempts were made to grant relief to the perpetrators. Furthermore, Badal claimed to possess concrete new evidence, including audio recordings and judicial documents suggesting that massive bribes were demanded to compromise the case, urging an independent inquiry into all complicit officials.Statewide Protests Announced Under Harsimrat Kaur Badal's LeadershipTo maintain political pressure on the ruling administration, the Akali Dal announced a series of mass demonstrations. Protests are set to kick off on September 5, spearheaded by senior leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal, with thousands of women from the party's women's wing staging a massive demonstration outside the Chief Minister's official residence. Following the Chandigarh protest, localized agitation programs will roll out across various districts and assembly constituencies throughout Punjab, with party leadership vowing that the movement will continue relentlessly until the victims secure absolute justice.