CHANDIGARH, Punjab—Taking into cognizance the statements of Akali leader Virsa Valtoha and Congress candidate Jasbir Dimpa against Bibi Paramjit Kaur Khalra, the District Election Officer of Tarn Taran issued a show-cause notice to Bibi Paramjit Kaur Khalra on April 20 for terming Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji as her election manifesto. Sikh24 has learnt that Bibi Paramjit Kaur Khalra has been asked to submit a clarification within 48 hours.
It is noteworthy here that Bibi Paramjit Kaur had said in an interview that her ideology was same as the ideology of living Sikh master Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
On being pressed by the Shiromani Akali Dal and Congress, the District Election Officer has considered Bibi Khalra’s statement as a violation of the election code of conduct.
Sources have revealed that if Bibi Pramjit Kaur Khalra doesn’t lodge any reply with 48 hours, then the District Election Officer may ask the Chief Election Commissioner of Punjab to take action against her.
