The ruling BJP in Punjab has accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of systematically subverting the electoral process during urban local body elections.BJP State President Kewal Singh Dhillon claimed that AAP misused state machinery by manipulating ward delimitation to secure electoral advantages.Opposition candidates were intimidated, their nomination papers snatched, and efforts made to prevent them from contesting elections.Despite lacking a majority in several civic bodies, AAP installed its nominees as mayors and council presidents through administrative manipulation.

Dhillon cited the Abohar Municipal Corporation as an example, where AAP secured the mayoral post despite BJP having a clear majority with 28 councillors and one MLA.The BJP delegation presented documentary evidence to Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, demanding intervention to uphold constitutional norms.The AAP's actions led to postponed mayoral elections after strong BJP protests.

The article highlights allegations of bureaucratic overreach and political interference in electoral outcomes, raising concerns about democratic processes in Punjab's urban governance.