Surjit Singh Rakhra to join AAP, confirms CM Mann
Babushhai Bureau
Chandigarh, May 16: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday confirmed that senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader and former minister Surjit Singh Rakhra will soon join the Aam Aadmi Party in a significant political development ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.
Speaking on the matter, Mann said Rakhra has been influenced by the Punjab government’s strict stance and legal measures against incidents of sacrilege in the state.
The Chief Minister stated that the state government remains committed to taking strong action against anyone involved in disrespecting Guru Sahib and religious scriptures. He added that laws related to sacrilege cases would continue to remain strict under the present government.