BJP protests LS washout, blames Cong for disruption

At a dharna in the holy city’s Bhandari Bridge, Union Minister Vijay Sampla, the main speaker at the protest, said the Congress was more dangerous than Pakistan as he blamed the opposition for the disruption.

PERSONAL attacks, references to Nehru and Pakistan were the order of the day as the BJP took on the Congress over the washout of Parliament’s monsoon session, in Amritsar on Monday.

At a dharna in the holy city’s Bhandari Bridge, Union Minister Vijay Sampla, the main speaker at the protest, said the Congress was more dangerous than Pakistan as he blamed the opposition for the disruption. “The Congress is a threat to the nation from the inside. Its 44 MPs want to stop the development of the nation. The Congress is more dangerous than Pakistan in many ways,” Sampla told the gathering.

He took a dig at the Nehru-Gandhi family before making a personal attack on the Amritsar MP, the Congress’ Captain Amarinder Singh. “We do not know where Captain was during the Monsoon Session. Maybe he was with his friend from Pakistan. We counted only 43 Congress MPs in Parliament as Captain, despite being the party’s deputy leader in the Lok Sabha, was absent for unknown reasons,” Sampla said.

Speaking before Sampla, the BJP’s MP from Jammu Jugal Kishore Sharma slammed the Nehru-Gandhi family for the impasse in Parliament. “The Nehru-Gandhi family has always worked for their personal gain by harming national interests. The story of the Gandhi family’s betrayal dates back to 1947 when Jawaharlal Nehru had forced partition of India and Pakistan. The Congress has once again been successful in its policy to disrupt parliament during monsoon session by going against national interests,” Jugal said.

There were, however, more leaders than workers at the BJP dharna.

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

Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram