AAP stages statewide protests in Punjab over doctored video, accuses BJP, SAD and Congress of Beadbi
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, January 10, 2026:The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday launched large-scale protests across Punjab, accusing the BJP, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and Congress of committing beadbi (sacrilege) by circulating a doctored video of former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi for political gain.
Hundreds of AAP workers held demonstrations and gheraoed the residences of senior leaders from the opposition parties, asserting that the circulation of the manipulated video amounted to an insult to Guru Sahib and hurt religious sentiments.
The protests followed the registration of an FIR in the case and forensic findings that confirmed deliberate editing and distortion of the video.
AAP workers protested outside the residence of Punjab BJP Working President Ashwani Sharma in Pathankot, while demonstrations were organised against Congress leader Pargat Singh in Jalandhar Cantt. Similar protests were held in Lambi against SAD President Sukhbir Singh Badal and in Bholath against Congress leader Sukhpal Singh Khaira.
Punjab Prabhari and senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia said those who spread fake videos and insult religious sentiments for narrow political interests should face strict legal action. He alleged that opposition leaders knowingly shared the edited clip, which had references forcibly inserted to mislead people and malign AAP leader Atishi.
Addressing a protest in Jalandhar, Punjab Minister Mohinder Bhagat accused the opposition of resorting to misinformation after failing to challenge the Bhagwant Mann government on development and governance. He said the deliberate circulation of edited videos reflected the opposition’s desperation and disregard for public harmony.
AAP leaders claimed that leaders from the BJP, Congress and SAD had jointly amplified the doctored content on social media, pointing to what they described as a coordinated attempt to spread falsehoods. The party also accused the opposition of repeatedly exploiting religion for political mileage.
Reiterating its stand, the AAP said it would not tolerate any insult to religious sentiments or attempts to mislead the public through fabricated material. The party demanded stringent action against those responsible for creating and sharing the doctored video, while reaffirming its commitment to politics based on truth, development and respect for all communities.