Ravjot Singh alleges he is targeted by SAD beint a dalit leader, Bikram Majithida demands his resignation
CHANDIGARH: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab got a big jolt a day before Ludhiana west by-election when obscene pictures of cabinet minister Ravjot Singh allegedly with his ex-wife went viral on social media. Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) had demanded resignation of Ravjot Singh and registration of case against him for clicking 'objectionable' pics with his ex-wife and sharing with his friends.
SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia on his X handle shared the post earlier posted by Ashok Nanglia a former AAP leader. The photos of Ravjot Singh in compromise position with allegedly his ex-wife had created flutter in the political circles of Punjab. SAD has alleged that Ravjot Singh was himself guilty of sharing private photos of his former wife with his friends.
SAD spokesman said that Ravjot Singh had four marriages and it shows his character. Many AAP leaders in the past were found involved in dirty games. SAD has demanded CBI probe into the whole episode while Ravjot Singh has lodged a complaint against Bikram Majithia.
Dr. Ravjot Singh held a press conference today accompanied by AAP Punjab General Secretary Deepak Bali and AAP leader Tarandeep Sunny. He strongly condemned the deliberate attempt to malign his personal and political reputation by circulating an edited photograph on social media. He described this act as a new low in Punjab politics, aimed at tarnishing the dignity of women and targeting leaders from the Scheduled Caste (SC) community.
“The photograph shared on social media is a disgraceful and unethical attempt to mislead the public and defame me. This woman is someone’s daughter, mother or sister. This act is not just an attack on me but an insult to all women. Such tactics are a reflection of the low level of politics practiced by such leaders, ” said Dr. Ravjot Singh.
Dr. Ravjot further accused Majithia of having a history of oppressing SC and Dalit communities during his tenure in power. He stated that the AAP government has been a supporter of the SC and Dalit communities, evidenced by landmark initiatives such as implementing reservations in the Advocate General’s Office.
He said that these photographs were eight year old and edited with AI. He said that these were his personal photographs and sharing it on social media was a crime. SAD has alleged that Ravjot Singh had shared the pics with an old friend Ashok Nanglia who leaked these on social media.
Dr. Ravjot Singh confirmed that a formal complaint against Majithia has been filed, and the investigation is underway. “We trust the investigative agencies to bring the truth to light. This is not just about me; it is about setting an example that such malicious campaigns will not be tolerated in Punjab politics, ” he added.