Chandigarh: The opening day of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha’s Monsoon Session witnessed heated exchanges between the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Opposition, with the alleged pharmacist recruitment examination paper leak dominating proceedings from the very beginning. The session reflected the growing political intensity ahead of the remaining sittings, as both sides accused each other of misleading the people of Punjab.
The Congress Legislature Party, led by Leader of the Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa, entered the Assembly wearing black stoles as a mark of protest. Senior Congress leaders demanded the resignation of Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains and Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh, alleging that the government had failed to ensure transparency in recruitment examinations. Congress leaders, including Pargat Singh and Sukhpal Singh Khaira, argued that the alleged paper leak had shattered the confidence of thousands of unemployed youth preparing for government jobs. They questioned why the government had previously criticized examination irregularities elsewhere while dismissing allegations within Punjab.
During Question Hour, the debate quickly escalated into a confrontation between Leader of the Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa and Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains. The government rejected the Opposition’s allegations, maintaining that it had acted against irregularities wherever necessary and accusing the Congress of attempting to politicize the issue instead of allowing factual discussions. The exchange became increasingly heated, eventually leading to a walkout by Congress MLAs.
The ruling AAP maintained that its government remains committed to transparent recruitment and accountability. Ministers defended the administration’s record and accused the Opposition of creating unnecessary disruption during the Assembly session rather than participating constructively in legislative business. The government emphasized that any genuine irregularity would be investigated according to law.
The BJP also joined the debate, with its legislators raising concerns over multiple examination controversies during the tenure of the present government and demanding accountability. This ensured that the recruitment issue became a focal point for both major opposition parties.
Apart from the political confrontation, the House began its proceedings by paying tributes to several eminent personalities, including former public representatives, freedom fighters, sportspersons and other distinguished individuals. These obituary references were completed before the Assembly moved to legislative business and the subsequent political confrontation unfolded.
With six more sittings remaining, today’s proceedings indicate that recruitment examinations, governance, education, health administration, and other public issues are likely to dominate the remainder of the Monsoon Session. The ruling party is expected to defend its governance record, while the Opposition has signaled that it will continue pressing the government for accountability on matters affecting Punjab’s youth and public institutions. The coming days are therefore expected to witness further intense debates both inside and outside the House
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