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Akali Dal burns effigies of Kejriwal, CM and MLA in Mohali protest
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 02:47 AM
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Members of the Shiromani Akali Dal gathered in Mohali and torched effigies of AAP leaders, signalling a direct challenge to the party's government.
In a public demonstration in Mohali, activists of the Shiromani Akali Dal set fire to life-sized effigies representing Arvind Kejriwal, the chief minister and a local MLA associated with the Aam Aadmi Party. The act was carried out in the presence of party workers and onlookers, who cheered as the figures burned.
The effigy burning was framed by the Akali Dal as a protest against policies and actions of the AAP government, though specific grievances were not detailed in the coverage. The demonstration took place near a prominent local venue, drawing attention from passers‑by and local media.
No injuries were reported, and the police monitored the gathering without intervening. The incident underscores the heightened political tension between the regional Akali Dal and the AAP, which currently holds power in Delhi and has influence in Punjab.
The party has not announced any further actions following the protest, but the event is likely to add to the ongoing political discourse ahead of upcoming electoral contests in the state.
The effigy burning was framed by the Akali Dal as a protest against policies and actions of the AAP government, though specific grievances were not detailed in the coverage. The demonstration took place near a prominent local venue, drawing attention from passers‑by and local media.
No injuries were reported, and the police monitored the gathering without intervening. The incident underscores the heightened political tension between the regional Akali Dal and the AAP, which currently holds power in Delhi and has influence in Punjab.
The party has not announced any further actions following the protest, but the event is likely to add to the ongoing political discourse ahead of upcoming electoral contests in the state.