MOHALI — Senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader and former Punjab minister Bikram Singh Majithia made a scheduled appearance before a Mohali court on Saturday regarding an ongoing disproportionate assets investigation. Majithia was accompanied by his legal advisor D.S. Sobti and party spokesperson Arshdeep Singh Kaler during the brief legal proceedings. Following a short session, the court decided to adjourn the matter, setting the next hearing date for April 18, 2026.
Outside the courtroom, Majithia took the opportunity to address the media and voice significant concerns regarding the current state of governance in Punjab. He pointedly criticized the escalating violence in the province, specifically referencing a recent shooting incident at the residence of an Aam Aadmi Party councillor in Amritsar. Majithia argued that the government’s failure to provide adequate protection, even to those it has officially recognized as being under threat, is a grave indicator of a collapsing law-and-order framework. He further invoked the memory of the Sidhu Moose Wala tragedy to highlight what he described as a recurring pattern of negligence in the administration’s security protocols.
The Akali leader also shifted his critique toward the provincial economy as the state prepares for its upcoming budget session. He highlighted that Punjab is currently burdened by a massive debt of approximately $4 trillion (4 lakh crore) Rupees. Majithia challenged the ruling administration to be transparent about its mining revenues, recalling their campaign promise to generate $20,000 crore annually from the sector. He demanded that the government present a detailed account of these earnings to the public, asserting that the current fiscal trajectory is unsustainable for the future of the province.
As the court case continues to move through the legal system, Majithia’s public statements reflect a sharpening political divide in Punjab. His focus on public safety and fiscal accountability sets a high-stakes tone for the legislative debates expected in the coming weeks. For now, the legal focus remains on the mid-April hearing, while the political discourse centers on the government’s ability to manage the state’s mounting challenges.
