Editor Note-The opposition contends that AAP’s promise of corruption-free governance has been overshadowed by repeated allegations involving its own leaders. AAP, on the other hand, has maintained that several cases are politically motivated and has denied wrongdoing where appropriate. As with any criminal matter, the allegations against those named remain subject to investigation and judicial determination, and guilt can only be established by a court
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) came to power in Punjab in 2022 promising clean governance and a “Kattar Imaandar” (staunchly honest) administration. However, over the past four years, several AAP ministers, MLAs and leaders have faced allegations, investigations, arrests, or probes in cases ranging from bribery and extortion to money laundering and abuse of office.
Critics argue that the party’s anti-corruption image has suffered significantly as one controversy after another has emerged.
Timeline of Major Cases Involving AAP Leaders
2022 – Vijay Singla: Removed as Health Minister after allegations of demanding a 1% commission on government tenders. He was arrested following a Vigilance Bureau investigation.
2023 – Fauja Singh Sarari: Faced allegations linked to an extortion case involving a grain contractor. He denied wrongdoing and later resigned as minister.
2023 – Amit Rattan Kotfatta: Arrested by the Punjab Vigilance Bureau in a bribery case involving alleged demands related to development grants.
2023 – Lal Chand Kataruchakk: Faced allegations of sexual exploitation and also came under scrutiny in connection with a mining-related probe. He denied the allegations.
2023 – Sarvjit Kaur Maunke: Faced allegations relating to an alleged illegal occupation of an NRI-owned property.
2024 – Baljinder Kaur: Faced allegations regarding the collection of an alleged “gunda tax” from commercial truck operators near the Guru Gobind Singh Refinery in Bathinda.
2025 – Narinder Kaur Bharaj: Faced allegations in a reported ₹30 lakh bribery case linked to appointments in a truck union.
2025 – Kuljit Singh Randhawa: Faced allegations in connection with an alleged police post bribery matter.
2026 – Aman Arora: Came under investigation by the Enforcement Directorate in a land-related money laundering case. Proceedings are ongoing.
2026 – Sukhveer Singh Maiser Khana: Faced allegations in an alleged ₹30 lakh Nagar Council appointment case.
2026 – Hardeep Singh Mundian: Faced a complaint alleging a demand for a ₹30 lakh bribe.
2026 – Raman Arora: Arrested in an alleged extortion case involving fake building notices following a Vigilance Bureau investigation.
2026 – Sanjeev Arora: Arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering investigation linked to an alleged GST fraud. The case remains before the courts.
2026 – Laljit Singh Bhullar: Came under scrutiny in connection with a suicide note investigation and allegations of evidence tampering. The matter is under investigation.
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