Now, audio clip of ‘Congress leaders’ surfaces

In the 3 minute, 30 second-long clip, a voice, allegedly that of Lalli Majithia, is heard telling another person, allegedly United Akali Dal leader Satnam Singh Manawa, that he is willing to send 10,000 Sikhs to the Sarbat Khalsa

TWO DAYS after the Punjab Congress came under fire for two of its leaders having attended the Sarbat Khalsa, organised by radical Sikhs, the party may face more embarrassment as an audio clip surfaced on Friday, purportedly of a conversation between the radicals and three other party leaders.

The clip, uploaded on YouTube, has the voices of three people – allegedly Congress leaders Sukhjinder Raj Singh Majithia alias Lalli Majithia, Harminder Singh Gill and Kiranjit Singh Mittha – promising to send participants to the Sarbat Khalsa. Gill and Majithia are Punjab Congress office-bearers and loyalists of party veteran Capt Amarinder Singh.

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In the 3 minute, 30 second-long clip, a voice, allegedly that of Lalli Majithia, is heard telling another person, allegedly United Akali Dal leader Satnam Singh Manawa, that he is willing to send 10,000 Sikhs to the Sarbat Khalsa. The phone Majithia speaks through allegedly belongs to another Majha Congress leader Kairanjit Singh Mittha. Majithia also talks of the need for a second Gurudwara Reforms Movement.

In the second part of the clip, Harminder Singh Gill is purportedly speaking to Manawa and asks him if the resolutions have been passed. Manawa hands over the phone to another person named Sikandar and the voice, allegedly of Gill, is heard asking if Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal has been divested of his Fakh-e-Qaum title. The voice, being claimed to be that of Gill, is also heard asking if the jathedars have been replaced. He further speaks of the Gurdwara Reforms Movement and expresses his inability to be a part of the congregation as it may harm the organisers due to him being a Congress leader.

While Majithia was not available for comments, Gill denied that his voice was in the recording. “I always call from my phone. This is not my voice. Let them prove it is my voice,” he said, adding that the Badals were now turning the heat on the Congress as they are under fire.

Punjab Congress president Partap Singh Bajwa also said that the clip was not authentic. “The clip does not have any sanctity. Unless the government or other agencies own up and authenticate it, how could any one believe what the clip is trying to convey,” he said.

Bajwa also questioned as to who was tapping the phones of radical Sikh leaders. “Is is not illegal for any agency to tap the phones?” Bajwa asked, questioning the legality of the act.

Kanchan Vasdev

Kanchan Vasdev is a Senior Assistant Editor in The Indian Express’ Punjab bureau. She is a highly experienced journalist with 22 years of expertise covering high-stakes politics, governance, and social issues in Northern India. Professional Background Role: Primary reporter covering the Punjab Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), government policies, and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leadership in the state. Experience: She previously worked with The Tribune and has played a key role in launching various city editions. Special Projects: Abandoned Brides: Authored a monograph on brides abandoned by NRIs as part of the Prabha Dutt Memorial Fellowship. Environment: Worked as a Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) fellow, focusing on the pollution levels in the Satluj river. Recent Notable Articles (Late 2025) Her recent reporting focuses on the legislative strategies and political maneuvers of the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government: 1. Legislative & Governance Standoffs "Punjab govt advances special Assembly session to pass resolution against VB-G RAM G Bill" (Dec 20, 2025): Reporting on the state's move to block the Centre's "Viksit Bharat" mission, which the state claims will undermine MGNREGA. "Punjab govt doubles down on special sessions, sixth in January" (Dec 19, 2025): Detailing the AAP government's use of special sessions as a legislative tool amid tensions with the Governor. "Punjab asks 'VIP teachers' working near Chandigarh to go back to border districts" (Dec 16, 2025): Reporting on CM Mann's move to end the practice of influential teachers avoiding postings in remote areas. 2. Political Analysis & Rural Polls "Punjab rural polls: Why Akalis are likened to dinosaurs in Punjab" (Dec 19, 2025): Analyzing CM Bhagwant Mann's rhetoric against the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) following local body elections. "AAP claims win in 78% Punjab zila parishads as counting continues" (Dec 18, 2025): Breaking down the results of the 2025 rural elections. "Rahul Gandhi and Sidhu alike, says Bhagwant Mann" (Dec 13, 2025): Covering the CM's critique of the Congress leadership. 3. Law Enforcement & Bureaucracy "Suspended Punjab IPS officer Ravjot Kaur Grewal awaits reinstatement" (Dec 10, 2025): Investigative reporting on the bureaucratic red tape involving the Election Commission and the state government. "Punjab declines to give parole to Amritpal Singh" (Nov 27, 2025): Detailing the state government's refusal to grant parole to the radical preacher and sitting MP. 4. Welfare & Economy "Punjab government's plan to add more freebies to 'atta-dal' scheme hits funds roadblock" (Dec 4, 2024): An analysis of the fiscal challenges facing the state's flagship food security program. "Mann leads Punjab delegation to Japan and South Korea for investor outreach" (Dec 2, 2025). Signature Beat Kanchan Vasdev is known for her insider access to Punjab's political executive. Her writing provides deep insights into how state policies are formulated and the friction points between the state government and central authorities. Her dual expertise in environment and law allows her to report on complex issues like the "Farmhouse Policy" (Dec 18, 2025) and river pollution with a unique policy-oriented lens. X (Twitter): @kanchan99 ... Read More

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