LPU students used as pawns for political revenge, alleges Majithia
Akali Dal leader Bikram Majithia claims LPU students are being used as pawns in a political conspiracy involving AAP leaders.
Shiromani Akali Dal General Secretary Bikram Singh Majithia has leveled serious allegations regarding the recent unrest at Lovely Professional University (LPU). He claimed that the students of the institution are being manipulated as "pawns" to settle political scores, specifically targeting leaders from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
Allegations of Political Conspiracy
In a strongly worded statement shared on social media platform X, Majithia questioned the involvement of top AAP figures, including Bhagwant Mann, Arvind Kejriwal, and Manish Sisodia. He suggested that the recent developments at the university were not organic but were part of a calculated move for political vendetta.
Majithia further alleged that the timing of the agitation is suspicious. He claimed that following Ashok Mittal's decision to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), external elements were brought in from Delhi to incite and provoke protests within the LPU campus.
Concerns Over Law and Order
The Akali Dal leader pointed toward video evidence to highlight what he described as a breakdown in policing and security. According to Majithia, footage of the agitation reveals alarming sights:
- Individuals carrying walkie-talkies.
- People armed with bats and weapons.
- Police acting as "mute spectators" while the chaos unfolded.
He also raised questions regarding the conduct of the local authorities, specifically asking why individuals who were detained overnight—including certain YouTubers and "provocative elements"—were released so quickly. "Who ordered their release? What kind of policing is this?" he demanded.
Impact on Education and Investment
Beyond the immediate political friction, Majithia expressed deep concern for the future of the institution and the region. He emphasized that the stability of the university is critical for the following reasons:
- Student Welfare: The education of lakhs of students is currently under threat.
- Livelihoods: The professional lives of thousands of people connected to the university are at stake.
- State Economy: He questioned whether such instability would deter future investments in Punjab.
Calls for Central Investigation
Majithia suggested that this entire episode might be a strategic distraction. He questioned if the agitation was orchestrated to shift public attention away from other sensitive issues, specifically mentioning the government bungalow and Gayatri Bishnoi controversies.
Concluding his critique, the Akali Dal leader called for a central probe to uncover the truth behind the agitation and determine if it was indeed a conspiracy to settle personal and political scores.