Dera Beas Chief calls case against Majithia ‘baseless’ after meeting him at Nabha Jail; Watch Video
Babushahi Bureau
Nabha (Patiala), February 2, 2026:Dera Beas chief Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon on Monday made a strong statement in support of senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia, terming the case registered against him as “false and baseless,” following an unexpected visit to Nabha Jail, where Majithia is currently lodged.
After meeting Majithia, Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon told mediapersons that Majithia is his friend and that he had deliberately come to meet him. “Majithia is my friend, and I would definitely come to meet him,” he said. When asked about the allegations, the Dera chief stated that, in his personal view, all charges against Majithia are unfounded. However, he added that investigating agencies and governments are performing their duties and should be allowed to proceed as per law.
The meeting and subsequent remarks have triggered sharp political reactions across Punjab, given the significant social influence of Dera Beas and the fact that the dera chief rarely comments publicly on political or legal matters.
Welcoming the statement, Shiromani Akali Dal spokesperson Bunty Romana said that Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon’s remarks were “100 per cent true” and reaffirmed what the Akali Dal has maintained all along—that the case against Majithia is driven by political vendetta. Romana alleged that no recovery of drugs was shown in the FIR and pointed out that despite the case being registered nearly five years ago, the challan has not yet been presented in court, indicating a lack of evidence. She also recalled that Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal had earlier issued a written apology related to the same allegations.
On the other hand, the Aam Aadmi Party mounted a counterattack. Senior AAP leader Neil Garg termed the Dera chief’s statement inappropriate, stating that religious leaders with large followings should refrain from commenting on matters that are sub judice. Garg said that it is solely the judiciary’s role to determine guilt or innocence and that such remarks could send a wrong message to society.
Meanwhile, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema clarified that the Supreme Court’s decision to grant bail to Majithia should not be interpreted as an acquittal. “Getting bail does not mean the accused has been acquitted. The case is still ongoing, and investigating agencies have solid evidence,” Cheema said, adding that it was misleading to portray bail as a certificate of innocence.