Ludhiana South AAP MLA Rajinderpal Kaur Chhina is under fire after a video showed her allegedly slapping a truck driver. Chhina claims she only handed the driver over to police for traffic violations, while opposition parties label the act as abuse of power.

  • Video shows MLA confronting and allegedly slapping a truck driver
  • Chhina asserts she handed the driver to police, not slapped him
  • Opposition parties condemn the incident as power misuse ahead of Punjab elections

Incident Overview

Rajinderpal Kaur Chhina, the AAP MLA from Ludhiana South, was captured on video on Monday stopping a tipper truck on Daba‑Lohara road. Accompanied by a gunman and a few supporters, she opened the driver’s side door, after which the driver stepped out.

In the clip, Chhina is seen striking the driver before a heated exchange ensues. She later claimed she only asked the driver to hand over his vehicle keys and called the police, stating, “I did not slap him; I handed him over for breaking traffic rules.”

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Opposition Reaction

Senior BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu posted the video on X, calling it “absolute arrogance of power and blatant hooliganism.” He demanded that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann clarify whether an FIR would be filed against the MLA.

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia and Congress’s Ludhiana South in‑charge Ishwarjot Singh Cheema also condemned the alleged assault, describing it as intimidation of ordinary citizens.

Chhina’s Past Controversies

This is not Chhina’s first brush with controversy. In 2022 she publicly rebuked IPS officer Jyoti Yadav, and during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections she alleged a ₹5 crore bribe attempt, leading to an FIR.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that such incidents can erode public trust in the AAP government, especially with Punjab state elections looming, potentially influencing voter sentiment.

"When elected officials resort to physical confrontation, it undermines democratic institutions and fuels public cynicism," said a political science expert.
Did You Know?: Ludhiana recorded over 1,200 traffic‑violation fines in 2022 alone, highlighting ongoing road‑safety challenges.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Did the police take any action against the driver?

A: The driver received a challan for illegal parking and was subsequently released.

Q2: Will an FIR be filed against the MLA?

A: No official FIR has been lodged yet, but opposition leaders are urging authorities to do so.