After Inciting Violence, Sukhbir Badal Promises Security for Arvind Kejriwal

:dateline:Possible role of the Punjab Government was alleged shortly after the attack on Arvind Kejriwal’s car in Ludhiana. �Earlier, during of its ‘Sadhbhawana Rallies’, the Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Badal had�advised the workers of the Akali Dal to give a fitting response to the growing popularity of AAP in Punjab.

“Do whatever it takes, but ensure that the topis (caps) do not remain on the heads of these AAP supporters,” said Sukhbir Badal in one of his rallies carried out shortly after the Sarbat Khalsa. �Similarly, another Akali leader Gurbachan Babbehali had said, “whichever person speaks against the Akali Dal or BJP, what we should do is, hold these persons by their necks [and teach them a lesson].”

These are not the only instances where Akali leaders have openly passed such statements on�their rivals. �However, today, shortly after the attack, Sukhbir Badal took a u-turn and promised to take a strict action against those behind the attack on Kejriwal.

“We will ensure that the culprits are brought to justice. �I have already asked the Ludhiana police to file a case and start inquiry,” said Sukhbir.

He also asked upon the Director General of Police to ensure that Kejriwal is provided security for the rest of his tour.

“We have�always stood for the right of protest and would never use undemocratic means to stifle protest,” he added.