Overview
- Baghapurana SDM Babandeep Singh Walia, who filed a complaint Sunday to the Punjab chief secretary, alleges the Moga deputy commissioner caused “extreme harassment” to push results for AAP candidates and seeks protection, a month’s leave, and a transfer.
- Moga DC Sagar Setia rejects the charge and says the additional deputy commissioner is probing the SDM after panchayat samiti members complained about how the poll was handled.
- The March 17 Block Samiti chairman election in Baghapurana, which the SDM says halted due to a law‑and‑order breakdown, is now disputed over claims AAP nominees were declared winners without a majority.
- Shiromani Akali Dal has petitioned the High Court for a re‑election with a hearing slated Monday, and AAP MLA Amritpal Singh Sukhanand says the matter is sub‑judice and the SDM’s letter names the DC, not the party.
- As the returning officer, the PCS officer says persistent calls created pressure and stress, and his plea for a transfer and security raises fresh questions for the AAP‑run state administration.