Akali Dal Accuses AAP Government of NOC Manipulation in Punjab Elections

The Shiromani Akali Dal accuses the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab of withholding No Objection Certificates to block opposition candidates from municipal elections. Party leaders allege the government has directed officials not to issue these certificates, hindering the democratic process and favoring AAP candidates.

Amid rising tensions in Punjab's political landscape, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of leveraging No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to hinder opposition candidacy in upcoming municipal elections.

Party leader Bikram Singh Majithia alleged that officials were directed not to issue NOCs to SAD candidates. This complaint, echoed by regional party leaders, highlighted discontent over AAP's electoral tactics, a claim that the government refutes.

Expressing frustration over the State Election Commission's inaction, SAD leaders met officials in Chandigarh to raise these concerns, as elections for 105 municipal bodies approach.