Shoes hurled at SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia in his constituency

Estranged Congress workers also tried to stop the motorcade of the former minister and one shoe was thrown at his car while he was leaving the venue.

3 min readAmritsarMay 21, 2017 09:02 AM IST

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SAD MLA from Majitha Bikram Singh Majithia and ADGP Law & Order Rohit Chaudhary during a public meeting. EXPRESS PHOTO BY RANA SIMRANJIT SINGH

A shoe was hurled at former Punjab minister and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) MLA Bikram Singh Majithia after he paid a “surprise” visit to a public contact programme of Additional General of Police (ADGP), Law and Order, Rohit Chaudhary, in Majitha Saturday. Chaudhary’s gesture to welcome the SAD leader to the programme did not go well with the majority of Congressmen present at the gathering. The ADGP was listening to grievances of people along with leaders of the Congress party when the incident occurred.

Estranged Congress workers also tried to stop the motorcade of the former minister and one shoe was thrown at his car while he was leaving the venue. ADGP Chaudhary was holding a programme at a marriage palace for the people Majithia constituency. Most visitors were Congressmen. They had come with complaints of alleged fake cases filed against them during the 10-year-long SAD-BJP rule in the state. Most of these complaints were against Bikram Singh Majithia and his men.

The people present at the gathering was surprised when Majithia made a dramatic entry into the hall and kept waiting till Chaudhary called him on stage. It didn’t go well with the Congress workers and they started raising slogans against the SAD leader and walked out of the hall. Soon, Chaudhary realised his “mistake” and tried to pacify the crowd. But it was too late as Majithia was already on stage laughing at the walkout of the Congress workers.
Meanwhile, Bikram Singh Majithia also alleged that Congressmen in his constituency were attacking SAD workers and the police had not been taking actions against them.

Majithia also raised objection over the appointment of an SHO in Majithia police station. ADGP Chaudhary assured Majithia that he would conduct a probe on the allegations made by him. However, Majithia continued alleging that the police were working under pressure of the Congress government. Meanwhile, when Bikram Singh Majithia was exiting the hall, Congress workers standing outside started raising slogans against him. A few of them also threw shoes at the SAD leader’s motorcade while the police were trying to control the situation.

Later, Bikram alleged that ADGP’s show was not for public but only for Congressmen. “There were no elected representatives in the programme. Congress workers with criminal records were invited. It was not to give justice to public,” said Majithia. Meanwhile, SSP of Amritsar (Rural) J Elanchezihian refused that people started leaving the venue because Bikram Singh Majitha was invited to the hall. “The public left the venue on their own. We had nothing much to do with it,” said Elanchezihian.

Kamaldeep Singh Brar

Kamaldeep Singh Brar is a Principal Correspondent at The Indian Express, primarily covering Amritsar and the Majha region of Punjab. He is one of the publication's key reporters for stories involving the Akal Takht, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), and the sensitive socio-political issues of the border districts. Core Beats & Specializations Religious & Panthic Affairs: He has deep expertise in the internal workings of the Akal Takht and SGPC, frequently reporting on religious sentences (Tankhah), Panthic politics, and the influence of Sikh institutions. National Security & Crime: His reporting covers cross-border drug smuggling, drone activities from Pakistan, and the activities of radical groups. Regional Politics: He is the primary correspondent for the Majha belt, covering elections and political shifts in Amritsar, Tarn Taran, and Gurdaspur. Recent Notable Articles (Late 2025) His work in late 2025 has been centered on judicial developments, local body elections, and religious controversies: 1. Religious Politics & Akal Takht "Akal Takht pronounces religious sentences against former Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh" (Dec 8, 2025): Covering the historic decision to hold the former Jathedar guilty for granting a pardon to Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim in 2015. "YouTube suspends SGPC’s channel for a week over video on 1984 Army action" (Nov 20, 2025): Reporting on the digital friction between global tech platforms and Sikh religious bodies. "As AAP govt grants Amritsar holy tag, a look at its fraught demand" (Nov 28, 2025): An analytical piece on the long-standing demand for declaring Amritsar a "holy city" and its political implications. 2. Crime & National Security "Mostly Khalistanis on Amritpal’s hit list: Punjab govt to High Court" (Dec 16, 2025): Reporting on the state government's claims regarding jailed MP Amritpal Singh orchestrating activity from prison. "Punjab man with links to Pakistan’s ISI handlers killed in encounter" (Nov 20, 2025): Detailing a police operation in Amritsar involving "newly refurbished" firearms likely sent from across the border. "15 schools in Amritsar get bomb threat emails; police launch probe" (Dec 12, 2025): Covering the panic and police response to mass threats against educational institutions. 3. Political Analysis & Elections "AAP wins 12 of 15 zones in SAD stronghold Majitha" (Dec 19, 2025): Highlighting a significant shift in the 2025 rural elections where the Akali Dal lost its grip on a traditional fortress. "Tarn Taran bypoll: woman faces threats after complaining to CM Mann about drug menace" (Nov 9, 2025): A ground report on the personal risks faced by citizens speaking out against the illegal drug trade in border villages. "AAP wins Tarn Taran bypoll, but SAD finds silver lining" (Nov 14, 2025): Analyzing the 2025 assembly by-election results and the surprising performance of Independents backed by radical factions. 4. Human Interest "Two couples and a baby: Punjab drug addiction tragedy has new victims" (Nov 20, 2025): A tragic investigative piece about parents selling an infant to fund their addiction. "Kashmiri women artisans debut at Amritsar’s PITEX" (Dec 8, 2025): A feature on financial independence initiatives for rural women at the Punjab International Trade Expo. Signature Beat Kamaldeep is known for his nuanced understanding of border dynamics. His reporting often highlights the "drug crisis in the underprivileged localities" (like Muradpur in Tarn Taran, Nov 9, 2025), providing a voice to marginalized communities affected by addiction and administrative neglect. X (Twitter): @kamalsbrar ... Read More

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