Clash Over Media Freedom: AAP Under Fire for Alleged Press Intimidation

The Congress criticized Punjab's AAP government, accusing it of targeting the Punjab Kesari newspaper group with raids, likening its actions to those of Prime Minister Modi. The newspaper claims it faced intimidation over its reporting, while the Punjab government denies the accusations. This raises concerns about media freedom in Punjab.

The Congress party has fiercely criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab, accusing it of conducting raids against the Punjab Kesari newspaper group. This, they claim, echoes Prime Minister Narendra Modi's approach of targeting media outlets nationally.

Punjab Kesari alleges the raids began after publishing a report critical of AAP's leadership. They've termed these raids as attempts to intimidate the press, while the state government has rejected the allegations outright.

Opposition voices argue the actions reflect a broader issue of press freedom in Punjab, cautioning that media suppression could lead to broader implications for democracy in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)