In Punjab's Sangrur district, two factions of the Aam Aadmi Party clashed over the Bhawanigarh Truck Union presidency. One group declared Malvinder Singh Mala president unanimously, while supporters of MLA Narendra Kaur Bharaj deemed the process undemocratic and protested. Protesters blocked the Bathinda-Chandigarh highway and pelted stones at police.
Two factions within the Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab's Bhawanigarh clashed over the Truck Union presidency. One faction, backed by Gurmel Singh Gharachon, declared Malvinder Singh Mala president unanimously. Mala stated, "I was chosen unanimously and will work in the union's interests."
Supporters of Sangrur MLA Narendra Kaur Bharaj challenged the process, alleging she was detained earlier and the decision was made in her absence. Upon her arrival, her backers announced a separate candidate.
Tensions escalated as protesters blocked the Bathinda-Chandigarh National Highway, halting traffic. Police appealed for calm, but faced stone-pelting. DSP Rahul Kaushal said two officers were injured, and police and private vehicles damaged.
Police launched raids to arrest those involved, with no detentions reported yet. Both factions claim their candidate as legitimate, and no official AAP statement has emerged. Authorities are monitoring to maintain law and order.
