Aam Aadmi Party MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra was arrested by Patiala police in connection with a rape case, sparking political turmoil. Pathanmajra claims the arrest is retaliation for criticizing the party's Delhi leadership, alleging they are undermining Punjab leaders and ignoring local issues. He urged supporters to protest, accusing the Delhi leadership of remote-controlling Punjab and punishing dissent.
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