‘After politicising bureaucracy, AAP criminalising politics’: Jakhar

Chandigarh: Former Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar on Wednesday accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of "openly criminalising politics, after politicising the bureaucracy".Addressing a press conference here, Jakhar said, "During the local body elections and the subsequent elections for mayors and municipal council presidents, the Bhagwant Mann govt misused the bureaucracy and undermined democratic processes in an unprecedented manner."He said, "The bureaucracy plays a vital role in democracy and the executive, with officials expected to function according to the Constitution. However, the current govt has put such pressure on officials that they have lost not only their independence but, in many cases, even their conscience, leaving them compelled to serve the govt rather than the public."Jakhar alleged, "The AAP govt has lost public support and is trying to intimidate voters by bringing criminal elements into politics.""While the govt publicly promotes ‘Operation Prahar' as a campaign against gangsters, it is simultaneously bringing criminal elements into politics through the back door and attempting to place them in positions of influence over the people of Punjab," he added.MSID:: 132561834 413 |Get the latest City News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Chandigarh | Silver Rate in Chandigarh | Bank Holidays in Chandigarh | Public Holidays in Chandigarh | Chandigarh AQI | Weather in Chandigarh | Petrol Price in Chandigarh | Diesel Price in Chandigarh | CNG Price in Chandigarh | LPG Price in ChandigarhStay updated with the latest Chandigarh news. Download the TOI App.