Jalandhar , June 18
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh held a press conference today to address the recent baseless and defamatory allegations made against him by Akali leader Bikram Singh Majithia. He was accompanied by AAP Punjab General Secretary Deepak Bali and AAP leader Tarandeep Sunny.
Dr. Ravjot strongly condemned the deliberate attempt to malign his personal and political reputation by circulating an edited photograph on social media. He described this act as a new low in Punjab politics, aimed at tarnishing the dignity of women and targeting leaders from the Scheduled Caste (SC) community.
Dr. Ravjot, a dedicated AAP leader since 2013, highlighted his two decades of service as a healthcare professional in Hoshiarpur and his contributions to the party’s progress. He expressed deep disappointment over the politically motivated smear campaign initiated on the same day the Ludhiana West election campaign concluded.
“The photograph shared on social media is a disgraceful and unethical attempt to mislead the public and defame me. This woman is someone’s daughter, mother or sister. This act is not just an attack on me but an insult to all women. Such tactics are a reflection of the low level of politics practiced by such leaders,” said Dr. Ravjot Singh.
Dr. Ravjot further accused Majithia of having a history of oppressing SC and Dalit communities during his tenure in power. He stated that the AAP government has been a supporter of the SC and Dalit communities, evidenced by landmark initiatives such as implementing reservations in the Advocate General’s Office. These steps, he said, are intolerable to leaders like him, who cannot accept the community’s progress.
He said that this smear campaign is a calculated move to tarnish the image of SC leaders and ministers in Punjab. “This is a deliberate attempt to undermine the dignity of leaders from the SC community. Majithia and his party have repeatedly targeted our leaders. But they will not succeed in their attempts to derail our mission of inclusive development,” Dr. Ravjot asserted.
Dr. Ravjot also highlighted the hypocrisy of leaders like Majithia, stating, “These leaders portray themselves as religious and pious in public but resort to such shameful acts behind closed doors. Their actions are a stain on Sikh values and ethics.”
He confirmed that a formal complaint against Majithia has been filed, and the investigation is underway. “We trust the investigative agencies to bring the truth to light. This is not just about me; it is about setting an example that such malicious campaigns will not be tolerated in Punjab politics,” he added.
Dr. Ravjot concluded by urging political leaders to focus on issues of public development rather than indulging in personal attacks. “This kind of politics sends a wrong message to society and undermines the sanctity of our democratic processes. I appeal to everyone to discuss real issues and refrain from stooping to such disgraceful levels,” he said.