Several Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers were detained by the Punjab Police. They were conducting an outreach campaign across the state. The campaign aimed to raise awareness about government welfare schemes.
The BJP leaders, including key party members, were detained in Fazilka. Police intervened, saying the BJP workers violated the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act. The police claimed they were collecting personal data without permission.
BJP officials condemned the action. They called it a political move by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab government. They said the campaign was peaceful. It was about informing people about government schemes.
BJP workers protested peacefully. They demanded the immediate release of their colleagues. Party leaders said these actions would not stop them. They promised to continue their outreach programs.
This incident added more tension between BJP and AAP in Punjab. Both parties are seeking support ahead of the upcoming state elections.
