Chandigarh mayor election: After BJP candidate's win, Punjab minister says Congress 'backstabbed' AAP

Thursday, 30 January 2025
Punjab minister Harpal Singh Cheema accused Congress of "backstabbing" AAP in Chandigarh mayoral polls by secretly aligning with BJP, leading to BJP's victory. Cheema alleged that this alliance also helped Congress secure deputy and senior deputy mayor posts. He warned Delhi voters against supporting Congress, claiming any vote for them benefits BJP.

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